# Sign Regulations in Bellerose, New York

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Bellerose, New York (NY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-york/bellerose
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/5115982#5115982)

## At a glance

Bellerose, New York regulates 20 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Freestanding Sign (Gas Station or Auto Sales Yard Sign)s in the Business District zoning district are capped at 4 ft above ground (bottom of sign) tall, 20 sq ft, and 5 ft (largest dimension) wide, with a Within property line setback (Sec. § 179-11D). Most commercial signs in Bellerose require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (3 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residence District | 7 | — | 64 sq in | — |
| Business District | 9 | 6 in | Cumulative area not to exceed 33% of window area | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 4 | Letters at least 6 in high; internally illuminated ≥ 4.5 in | 18 in x 24 in | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### Residence District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Incidental Sign (Churches, Public Buildings, Parks) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | § 179-10A(1) |
| Real Estate Sign (For Sale or Rent) | — | 12 in x 12 in (1 sq ft) | 12 in | — | 1 per improved parcel | Attached to dwelling only; not permitted on lawn, flower bed, walkway or driveway. | — | § 179-10A(2) |
| Real Estate Sign (Open House or Like Event) | — | 18 in x 24 in | 24 in | — | 1 per improved parcel | On lawn, flower bed, or dwelling itself. | — | § 179-10A(3) |
| Name and Address Sign | — | 1 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | § 179-10A(4) |
| Security Sign | — | 64 sq in | — | — | 1 per yard | Front yard and rear yard. | — | § 179-10A(5) |
| Flag or Banner (Seasonal, Patriotic, Decorative) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | § 179-10A(6) |
| Contractor's Sign | — | — | — | At least 15 feet from all property lines. | 1 | At least 15 feet from all property lines. | — | § 179-10A(7) |

### Business District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | 2 ft | — | Width of the building or structure | — | 1 per business establishment | Only upon the front or face of a building, flat or parallel with the wall, not more than 12 in from the wall. | — | § 179-11B, § 179-11C(1), § 179-11E |
| Nameplate (Business Upstairs) | 6 in | — | 12 in | — | — | At side of entrance, flat against exterior wall. | — | § 179-11C(2) |
| Freestanding Sign (Gas Station or Auto Sales Yard Sign) | 4 ft above ground (bottom of sign) | 20 sq ft | 5 ft (largest dimension) | Within property line | 1 per station/sales room | Within property line; not on canopy. | — | § 179-11D |
| Pump Sign (Gasoline Price) | — | 1 sq ft | — | — | 1 per pump | Attached to each pump. | — | § 179-11D(4) |
| Freestanding Sign (Parking) | 5 ft (bottom of sign above ground) | 10 sq ft | 4 ft (largest dimension) | Within property line | 1 per establishment | Within property line. | — | § 179-11F |
| Temporary Real Estate Sign | — | 4 ft x 5 ft (20 sq ft) | 4 ft | — | — | On building being sold/rented. | — | § 179-14B(1) |
| Temporary Paper/Window Sign | — | Cumulative area not to exceed 33% of window area | — | — | — | In windows of retail or service establishments. | — | § 179-14B(2) |
| Contractor's Sign (Business District) | — | 12 sq ft | — | — | — | Displayed during course of construction. | — | § 179-14B(5) |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Nonilluminated Directional Sign | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | Up to number of approved ingresses/egresses | On any lot; not exceeding number of approved ingresses and egresses. | — | § 179-3G |
| Sign Conveying Constitutionally Protected Noncommercial Message | Bottom of sign: 2 ft above ground max | 18 in x 24 in | 24 in | At least 15 ft from property lines. | 1 per lot | At least 15 feet from all property lines. | — | § 179-12 |
| Real Estate Sign (Unimproved Land) | 5 ft (bottom of sign above ground) | 4 ft x 5 ft | 4 ft | At least 10 ft from property line. | 1 per parcel (unimproved land) | — | — | § 179-15 |
| Exit and Directional Sign (Safety/Egress) | Letters at least 6 in high; internally illuminated ≥ 4.5 in | — | — | — | As needed for egress | Visible from approach to exits in multiple dwellings and business units | — | § 165-30C |

## Prohibited signs in Bellerose

- No sign shall obstruct visibility with respect to the safety of motorists or pedestrians along the public way or entering or leaving a lot.
- No sign shall be illuminated by or contain flashing, intermittent, rotating or moving lights or moving or movable components.
- No sign shall be illuminated so as to cause glare or reflection that constitutes a traffic hazard or nuisance or be directed onto a public street, highway, sidewalk, or adjacent premises.
- No signs may be constructed, erected, maintained, altered, or moved on a lot which maintains a nonconforming sign, unless all signs on such lot are made to conform.
- No temporary or permanent signs, except directional or traffic signs placed by the Village, shall be permitted on public streets, sidewalks, rights-of-way, parks, malls, or Village property.
- No sign shall be neon, iridescent, or fluorescent in color or type.
- No billboards shall be permitted.
- Except as specifically permitted, neon lighting or other illumination on or about the exterior of a building is prohibited.
- No signs shall be erected so as to obstruct free egress from any window, door, or fire escape or so as to become a menace to life, health, or property.
- No bills, circulars, or notices shall be posted or placed within the Village except on bulletin boards or signboards maintained by the Village or other governmental authority for that purpose.
- No banners shall be erected or maintained across any street or sidewalk or across the face or side of a building.
- No sign shall be constructed, erected, or located which will obstruct visibility or create a hazardous or dangerous condition.

## Signs exempt from permit in Bellerose

- Signs erected and maintained pursuant to and in the discharge of any governmental function are not considered 'signs' under this chapter and are exempt.
- Directional or traffic signs placed by the Village are permitted on public property.
- No permit is required for a contractor's sign, not exceeding 12 square feet in area, which is displayed during the course of construction.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A written permit from the Building Inspector is required before any sign may be erected, constructed, painted, altered, relocated, reconstructed, displayed, or maintained, except as provided in §179-10 (Residence District exemptions) or unless exempted elsewhere in the chapter.
- Application for a sign permit must include drawings, location plans, owner consent, and electrical inspection certification.
- Temporary signs require a temporary sign permit, to be obtained for all such signage on a premises.
- If a lot contains a nonconforming sign, all signs on the lot must be brought into conformity before new signs are constructed, erected, maintained, altered, or moved.
- No explicit mention of a master sign plan or sign plan required for complexes, but all proposed signage requires a permit and review.

## Full detail

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