3 rules for unincorporated Monroe County, New York.
Verified from official government sources
Political signs allowed on private property in Monroe County municipalities. Rochester Zoning Code §120-173 permits temporary signs up to 16 sq ft. Right-of-way placement prohibited. Post Reed v. Gilbert (2015), content-neutral rules apply — no election-period timers.
Rochester permits garage sale signs under general temporary sign rules (§120-173). Signs limited to private property with owner permission. Utility poles and rights-of-way prohibited. Irondequoit, Greece, and Brighton have similar 2-day posting windows.
Monroe County municipalities permit holiday decorations on residential property without permits. Rochester Zoning Code §120-173 exempts holiday displays from sign regulations. Must not obstruct sight lines or create electrical hazards.
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