Sign Regulations in Rochester, NY (2026)
2 verified sign regulations for Rochester, New York, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Political Signs
Political signs in Rochester may not exceed six square feet per side, and City Zoning Code § 120-177C(1) caps a property to no more than two such signs without needing a certificate of zoning compliance. Every election sign must come down within 14 calendar days after the election, regardless of the result, citywide in every zoning district.
Rochester Political Signs: 6 Sq Ft, Two Per Lot
Some RestrictionsRochester City Code § 120-177C(1)
C. Limited signs. The following signs are limited to two per lot without a certificate of zoning compliance: (1) Political signs not exceeding six square feet per side; all election signs shall be removed within 14 calendar days following the election;
Window Signs
Rochester's Zoning Code design standards cap window signage at 25% of a window's total area under § 120-177F(11), a limit that applies to any sign, poster or graphic applied to storefront or building glass citywide. The same article allows neon window signs where they fit a building's historic or architectural character.
Rochester Window Signs Capped at 25% of Window
Some RestrictionsRochester City Code § 120-177F(10), (11)
(10) Neon window signs may be permitted in cases where they are compatible with the building's use, historic and/or architectural character. (11) Window signs shall not exceed 25% of the window. [Amended 9-21-2010 by Ord. No. 2010-323; 7-19-2011 by Ord. No. 2011-247]
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