# Sign Regulations in Briarcliff Manor, New York

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Briarcliff Manor, New York (NY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-york/briarcliff-manor
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/7690055#7690055)

## At a glance

Briarcliff Manor, New York regulates 13 sign types across 2 zoning districts. Wall Signs in the Retail Business (B1), General Business (B2), Complementary Use Transition (CT) zoning district are capped at Not to project above the highest level of the vertical wall of the building facade on which they are located tall and 50 square feet, with a Shall not project above the wall; cannot project more than 12 inches from wall setback (Sec. §172-3(D), §172-3(G), §172-7). Most commercial signs in Briarcliff Manor require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (2 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Retail Business (B1), General Business (B2), Complementary Use Transition (CT) | 8 | 12 feet from adjoining grade at the base of the sign | 50 square feet | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 5 | — | — | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### Retail Business (B1), General Business (B2), Complementary Use Transition (CT)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | Not to project above the highest level of the vertical wall of the building facade on which they are located | 50 square feet | — | Shall not project above the wall; cannot project more than 12 inches from wall | — | On the exterior wall of the building; must be a subordinate part of the streetscape and not cover architectural details | — | §172-3(D), §172-3(G), §172-7 |
| Freestanding Sign | 12 feet from adjoining grade at the base of the sign | 50 square feet | — | No sign in road right-of-way or within 12 feet of edge of pavement or within sight triangle at intersections (75 feet from intersection), unless approved via site plan | — | On the lot, subject to setbacks | — | §172-3(D), §172-3(G), §172-7 |
| Projecting Sign | — | 4 square feet | No dimension more than twice the other; max 3 inches thick; projects no more than 4 feet from wall or 1/3 sidewalk width (whichever less) | — | — | On exterior of building, minimum 8 feet vertical clearance from sidewalk | — | §172-3(D), §172-3(G), §172-7 |
| Awning Sign | — | — | — | — | — | On opaque fabric/matte finish awning, canopy or nonstructural covering over door, entrance, window, or outdoor service area | — | §172-3(F), §172-3(D), §172-7 |
| Window Sign | — | No more than 25% of any individual window pane; No sign (window or otherwise) to cover more than 50% total glass area incl. temp signage/shelving within 4 ft of window | — | — | — | On or within four feet of inside of window, visible from more than 3 feet beyond lot line or 25 feet from window | — | §172-3(D),(E), §172-4 |
| Temporary Sign | 5 feet for construction/contractor signs | Generally not exceeding 6 sq ft for sale/rent/lease; up to 12 sq ft and 5 ft in any dimension for construction/contractor signs; see also glass coverage limits for window displays | 5 feet for construction/contractor signs | — | Sale/rent/lease: 1; Construction/contractor: 1 per road frontage; Special event: 1 or more | On-premises where transaction/construction/event is occurring. Construction/contractor: one per road frontage during construction period | — | §172-4, §172-3(E) |
| Directory Sign | — | — | — | — | — | As specified in comprehensive signage plan for multi-tenant site/building | — | §172-3(H), §172-7(E), §172-3(D) |
| Incidental Sign | — | Not to exceed 1 square foot if exempt (i.e., security system, private driveway, etc.) | — | — | — | As appropriate for message (e.g., on building, at driveway) | — | §172-5(E)-(G) |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Identification Sign | — | — | — | — | — | On-premises | — | §172-7 |
| Residential Development Identification Sign | — | — | — | — | — | At entrance to residential development | — | §172-7 |
| Nonresidential Development Identification Sign | — | — | — | — | — | At entrance to nonresidential development | — | §172-7 |
| Nonresidential Development Special Event Sign | — | — | — | — | 1 or more per event | Proximate to special event, at sponsoring property | — | §172-4(C)(1) |
| Residential Sign | — | — | — | — | — | On a lot zoned for residential purposes | — | §172-3, §172-7, §172-5 |

## Prohibited signs in Briarcliff Manor

- No sign shall be erected, installed, altered, displayed, repaired, reconstructed, maintained, replaced, moved or relocated except in conformity with and as expressly authorized by the ordinance.
- No sign shall impair or cause confusion to vehicular or pedestrian traffic, in its design, color or placement.
- No sign shall impair visibility for motorists at a street corner or intersection.
- No sign shall be located in the road right-of-way or within 12 feet of the edge of the road pavement or within a specified sight triangle, unless otherwise permitted or required by the Planning Board as part of site plan approval.
- No sign shall be illuminated by or contain flashing, intermittent, rotating, or moving lights.
- No temporary sign shall be illuminated.
- No sign more than four feet from a window which is legible from a distance of more than three feet beyond the lot line of the lot or parcel on which such sign is located or 25 feet from the face of the window, whichever is less, shall be illuminated after the close of business, except as specifically permitted by the Planning Board.
- No sign or exterior display shall consist of ribbons, streamers, spinners or similar moving, fluttering or revolving devices, except by waiver granted for Village departments/public agencies.
- No sign shall emit smoke, vapors or particles, or sound.
- Signs not expressly permitted under this chapter, or exempt from regulation in accordance with the ordinance, are prohibited.
- Off-premises commercial signs are prohibited, except as specifically authorized elsewhere in the ordinance.
- Signs or sign supports on or above the roof of any building are prohibited, with limited exceptions for nearly vertical false roofs as approved by the Planning Board.
- No sign shall be located in or project over a street or right-of-way, except those erected by a governmental body.
- Exterior signs containing commercial product or service advertising, trade names or logotypes separate from the name of the business are prohibited.
- Portable signs are prohibited.
- Billboards containing commercial messages are prohibited.
- Signs attached to fences, trees, utility poles, rocks, or other parts of a natural landscape are prohibited.
- Internal illumination or backlighting of awnings is not permitted.
- Signs must be kept clean, hazard-free, and maintained in a safe condition and good repair.
- No illuminated sign is permitted in zoning districts other than B1, B2, and CT.

## Signs exempt from permit in Briarcliff Manor

- Traffic or other municipal signs, legal notices, warning signs, or nonadvertising and directional signs as approved by the Village Board or its designee.
- Temporary emergency signs erected for safety of the public in an area where repair or installation work is in progress.
- Informational signs as required by law, ordinance, government order or regulations.
- Property identification signs containing street address numbers, not exceeding six inches in height and attached to a building or post on private property behind the lot line.
- One sign not exceeding one square foot on private property indicating the private nature of a driveway or other premises.
- One sign not exceeding one square foot in area limiting use of private property by the public.
- One sign not exceeding one square foot in area designating a security system.
- One accessory 'OPEN' sign per business establishment in the B1 and B2 Zoning Districts, not exceeding 16 inches high and 30 inches wide, located inside the business establishment, illuminated only when open for business (with neon or neon-like lighting allowed, but not flashing/intermittent/rotating/moving lights).

## Sign plan & submission notes

- All buildings or sites with multiple nonresidential tenants are required to prepare a comprehensive signage plan for approval by the Planning Board, including directory signs and uniform sign area/materials.
- Within six months from the adoption of the ordinance, all owners of multitenanted buildings or sites must prepare and submit a comprehensive signage plan for the entire site for approval by the Planning Board. Owners have an additional six months to obtain Planning Board approval and implement the plan unless otherwise extended.

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