# Sign Regulations in Wilna Town, New York

Sign permit rules, size and height limits, setbacks, and ordinance citations for Wilna Town, New York, compiled by PermitPal from the jurisdiction's published municipal code.

- **Jurisdiction:** Wilna Town, New York (NY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-york/wilna-town
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/34129591#34129591)

## At a glance

Wilna Town, New York regulates 3 sign types across 4 zoning districts. Freestanding Signs in the AR zoning district are capped at 10 feet tall and 12 square feet, with a At least 10 feet from any street or lot line. setback (Sec. § 250-28C, § 250-28A, § 250-28F, § 250-28G, § 250-28H).

## Sign rules by zoning district (4 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| AR | 2 | 10 feet | 24 square feet | — |
| R-1, R-2 | 2 | 10 feet | 24 square feet | — |
| B-1, B-2, I | 3 | 20 feet | 32 square feet | — |

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## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 4 zones)

### AR

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign | 10 feet | 12 square feet | — | At least 10 feet from any street or lot line. | — | Must be at least 10 feet from any street or lot line; may be placed in required yards. | — | § 250-28C, § 250-28A, § 250-28F, § 250-28G, § 250-28H |
| Wall Sign | Not to exceed the height of the structure or project beyond the roof line. | 24 square feet | — | — | — | Shall be part of or attached flush to the structure's surface. | — | § 250-28D, § 250-28A, § 250-28F, § 250-28H |

### R-1, R-2

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign | 10 feet | 12 square feet | — | At least 10 feet from any street or lot line. | — | Must be at least 10 feet from any street or lot line; may be placed in required yards. | — | § 250-28C, § 250-28A, § 250-28F, § 250-28G, § 250-28H |
| Wall Sign | Not to exceed the height of the structure or project beyond the roof line. | 24 square feet | — | — | — | Shall be part of or attached flush to the structure's surface. | — | § 250-28D, § 250-28A, § 250-28F, § 250-28H |

### B-1, B-2, I

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign | 20 feet | 32 square feet | — | At least 10 feet from any street or lot line. | — | Must be at least 10 feet from any street or lot line; may be placed in required yards. | — | § 250-28C, § 250-28A, § 250-28F, § 250-28G, § 250-28H |
| Wall Sign | Not to exceed the height of the structure or project beyond the roof line. | 32 square feet | — | — | — | Shall be part of or attached flush to the structure's surface. | — | § 250-28D, § 250-28A, § 250-28F, § 250-28H |
| Projecting Sign | — | 20 square feet | — | — | — | Attached to another structure, projecting outward from structure in B-1, B-2, I Districts. | — | § 250-28E, § 250-28A, § 250-28F, § 250-28H |

## Prohibited signs in Wilna Town

- All signs shall be erected and constructed so as not to obstruct traffic, cause visual blight, or detract from the value of adjacent property.
- Sign wording and graphics are limited to the name of the establishment and its principal service or purpose.
- No signs shall be placed, painted, or drawn on trees, rocks, or other natural features, or on utility poles, bridges, culverts, towers, or similar structures.
- All signs and their surfaces must be kept in good repair and display surfaces must be neatly painted at all times.
- Mechanically moving and/or flashing signs are not permitted unless required for public safety purposes by a unit of government.
- Signs may not be located closer than 10 feet to any street or lot line.
- Any business, enterprise, institution, or other advertising entity that ceases operations must remove their signs within 90 days of cessation.
- Any nonconforming sign existing at the time of the adoption of this chapter, or an amendment thereto, may only be replaced by a sign conforming to current regulations.

## Signs exempt from permit in Wilna Town

- Announcing signs for buildings under construction or alteration (one per street frontage, limited to 12 sq ft, removed within one month of project completion, set back at least 15 feet from the street line).
- Real estate signs advertising the sale, rental, or lease of the premises (one per street frontage, not exceeding 12 sq ft, removed within 5 days after transaction, set back at least 15 feet from the street line).
- Subdivision signs (one per street entrance, not exceeding 32 sq ft, erected only after subdivision approval, displayed for up to one year from erection).
- Sale ad signs advertising special sales (for no longer than one month, not more than 30% of total window area, removed immediately following sale).
- Public or noncommercial signs (community service, public transit service, public utility, safety signs, and those erected by a public officer in the performance of a public duty).
- Commemorative plaques placed by recognized historical agencies.
- Signs not exceeding one square foot bearing only property numbers, post box numbers, or names of occupants.
- Signs advertising temporary events such as garage sales, lawn sales, or special events (removed by sponsor upon event termination).

## Full detail

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