# Sign Regulations in Bronxville, New York

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Bronxville, New York (NY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-york/bronxville
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/9449048#9449048)

## At a glance

Bronxville, New York regulates 13 sign types across 4 zoning districts. Sign identifying occupant of professional office or studio in a residences in the Commercial District, Central Business District zoning district are capped at 1 sq ft (Sec. §310-23B(3)(a); §310-23J(1)(d)). Most commercial signs in Bronxville require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (4 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Commercial District, Central Business District | 5 | Letters: 2 inches on main entrance; 4 inches on awning or second floor window | 1 sq ft | — |
| Residential zoning districts | 5 | — | 3 ft x 4 ft (12 sq ft) | — |
| Residential district (institutional uses) | 1 | — | — | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 2 | — | — | — |

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

### Commercial District, Central Business District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign / Awning Sign / Window Sign (Business Name and Principal Activity) | — | — | — | — | One per street facade, max two per business establishment at a corner. | Displayed on the building, on an awning, or within a window (not more than one such location per facade). | — | §310-23B(2), (D)-(G) |
| Sign identifying occupant of professional office or studio in a residence | — | 1 sq ft | — | — | 1 per occupant per premises | On premises (commercial property or residence as permitted business). | — | §310-23B(3)(a); §310-23J(1)(d) |
| Informational sign (business hours, etc.) | — | 1 sq ft | — | — | 1 per business establishment | On window or door glass. | — | §310-23B(3)(b); §310-23J(1)(d) |
| Lettering on Main Entrance Door / Awning / Second Floor Window | Letters: 2 inches on main entrance; 4 inches on awning or second floor window | — | — | — | One location per establishment | Main entrance door, bottom edge of one awning, or window of second floor business; not both awning and door; only in one window for second floor businesses. | — | §310-23B(3)(c); §310-23J(1)(d) |
| Temporary signs, display panels, posters (subject to Planning Board regs) | — | — | — | — | — | As regulated by Planning Board | — | §310-23B(3)(d); §310-23J(1)(d) |

### Residential zoning districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Sign identifying owner/resident and address | — | 1 sq ft | — | — | 1 per premises | Residential premises. | — | §310-23J(1)(c); §310-23C(1)(j) |
| Sign for professional office or studio (permitted in residence) | — | 1 sq ft | — | — | 1 per occupant | On residence (if professional office allowed). | — | §310-23B(3)(a); §310-23C(1)(j) |
| Memorial/historical/cornerstone marker sign | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | — | On premises | — | §310-23J(1)(f); §310-23C(1)(j) |
| Nonilluminated place of worship/program sign | — | 3 ft x 4 ft (12 sq ft) | — | — | — | On premises of place of worship | — | §310-23J(1)(g); §310-23C(1)(j) |
| Sign indicating private road/driveway/property use limitation | — | 1 sq ft | — | — | — | At road, driveway or appropriate location | — | §310-23J(1)(e); §310-23C(1)(j) |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Traffic signs (governmental) | — | — | — | — | — | As needed for traffic control | — | §310-23J(1)(a) |
| Emergency signs (governmental) | — | — | — | — | — | As required for emergency/safety purposes | — | §310-23J(1)(b) |

## Prohibited signs in Bronxville

- Flashing, moving or fluttering signs and signs which emit smoke, visible vapors or particles, sound or odor.
- Exterior self-illuminated sign (Types A and B) and interior self-illuminated signs (Types A and B) which are located closer than five feet from any point to a display window or elsewhere within the interior in a manner to be viewed principally by passersby.
- Externally illuminated signs (Types C and D), whether exterior or interior, that do not identify the name and type of business, are not the principal sign of the business for that facade, or do not comply with other related provisions authorized by the Planning Board.
- Signs affixed to exterior glass, except informational signs as specified.
- Signs of such a design and location that they interfere with, compete for attention with or may be mistaken for a traffic signal.
- Freestanding or projecting signs within 30 feet of the intersection of street rights-of-way, except informational signs erected by a governmental body.
- Exterior signs containing product or service advertising, trade names or logotypes separate from the name of the business.
- Temporary real estate and other trade signs erected on property for sale or under renovation, except 'Space Available' signs permitted in the Central Business District and regulated by the Planning Board.
- Signs on any exterior wall of a building above the ground floor, except permitted window signs.
- Signs in residential zoning districts except those specifically permitted under the ordinance.
- Any sign which at any time no longer advertises a bona fide business or activity then being conducted on the premises, or a product or service then being offered, or which does not comply with permit conditions, shall be deemed prohibited and must be removed or brought into compliance.

## Signs exempt from permit in Bronxville

- Traffic signs erected by a governmental body.
- Emergency signs erected for public safety where repair or installation work is in progress.
- Signs on residential premises identifying the owner or resident and the address, limited to one square foot in surface area.
- Business establishment signs that meet the requirements of Subsection B(3), which includes certain professional, informational, entrance/egress, name, and authorized temporary signs.
- Signs indicating the private nature of a road, driveway or premises and signs limiting the use of private property by the public, limited to one square foot.
- Memorial or historical markers, tablets, or cornerstones, limited to two square feet.
- Nonilluminated signs used by places of worship to identify the institution, clergy, or programs, limited to three feet by four feet.
- A permit is not required for the above, provided they comply with regulations established by the Planning Board.
- Exemptions do not permit any sign prohibited by the general prohibitions.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A sign permit is required for all signs except those specifically exempted in Subsection J. Permit applications must be submitted to the Superintendent and are subject to review by the Design Review Committee and the Planning Board.
- The Planning Board is authorized to adopt additional sign regulations, and to establish standards by resolution, which may be more specific than the ordinance.
- Whenever an application for development includes a proposed sign for which Planning Board approval is required, the Planning Board may act upon the proposed sign as part of the overall application, without a separate permit application or hearing.
- Permit applications require consistency with the architectural design of the building, the design of neighboring properties, and the character of Bronxville and its commercial districts.
- The Planning Board may allow modifications to sign standards for institutional uses in residential zones, considering neighborhood character.
- If only a sign permit is sought and the Design Review Committee recommends approval without objection from the Planning Board Chair within five business days, the permit will be deemed approved and issued.
- Signs must comply with any regulations established or issued by the Planning Board, and new sign standards may be adopted from time to time.
- No explicit mention of a 'master sign plan' or required variance meeting, but Planning Board review and approval are required for most sign permits and regulations.

## Full detail

This page publishes an overview of every zoning district plus a sample of 3 districts in full. Complete zone-by-zone requirements for all 4 zoning districts in Bronxville — every sign type, every field — are available with a free PermitPal account: https://app.permitpal.io/?address=Bronxville+NY&override=true&utm_source=landing&utm_medium=city-page&utm_campaign=city-bronxville

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