# Sign Regulations in East Hampton Town, New York

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

- **Jurisdiction:** East Hampton Town, New York (NY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-york/east-hampton-town
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/9230357#9230357)

## At a glance

East Hampton Town, New York regulates 16 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Temporary Sign - Real Estate and Constructions in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 4 ft above finished grade (except post-and-arm: 6 ft maximum) tall and 6 sq ft, with a Min 8 ft from edge of improved roadway or sidewalk setback (Sec. §255-11-55C(4)(a)). Most commercial signs in East Hampton Town require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (3 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Nonresidential zoning districts | 4 | 10 ft above grade, but never above height of adjacent/attached structure | 32 sq ft aggregate (two-sided) | — |
| Residential zoning districts | 2 | — | 12 sq ft (single-sided); 20 sq ft (aggregate for both sides of a two-sided freestanding sign) | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 10 | 4 ft above finished grade (except post-and-arm: 6 ft maximum) | 16 sq ft (single-sided); 24 sq ft (aggregate for both sides of two-sided freestanding sign) | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### Nonresidential zoning districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| All Signs (Aggregate, per business) | — | 20 sq ft (aggregate), but 32 sq ft (aggregate for both sides of a two-sided freestanding sign) | — | — | — | On the premises upon which the business is located | — | §255-11-55A(1)(a) |
| Freestanding Sign | 10 ft above grade, but never above height of adjacent/attached structure | 32 sq ft aggregate (two-sided) | — | — | — | On the premises upon which the business is located | — | §255-11-55A(1)(b), (1)(a) |
| Wall Sign | — | Varies by wall length (1 sq ft x length of wall) | — | — | — | On the wall of the structure housing the business | — | §255-11-55A(1)(c), (1)(b), (4) |
| Directory Sign (Multi-business lot) | — | Complex name: 4 sq ft each side; Each business: 6 in x 36 in (1.5 sq ft) | Complex: not specified; Each business: 36 in wide | — | One directory sign per complex/lot | On premises of the complex/lot | — | §255-11-55A(2) |

### Residential zoning districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| All Signs (Aggregate, per property) | — | 12 sq ft (single-sided); 20 sq ft (aggregate for both sides of a two-sided freestanding sign) | — | — | — | Entirely on the property, not within any public right-of-way or upon another's property | — | §255-11-55B(1) |
| Realty Subdivision Entry Sign | — | — | — | — | 1 at each intersection (up to 3 total per subdivision) | At intersection of subdivision road and public street/highway from which vehicular access to subdivision is taken | — | §255-11-55B(2) |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Directional Sign | — | 1.5 sq ft (6 in x 36 in) | 36 in | — | — | On public or private property, on Town-maintained signposts or Town Board designated trees where possible | — | §255-11-55C(1) |
| Informational Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Only on lots legally used for business/commercial purposes or residential lot with legal special permit use | — | §255-11-55C(2) |
| Professional or Announcement Sign | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | 1 per property | On private property containing an occupied residence | — | §255-11-55C(3) |
| Temporary Sign - Real Estate and Construction | 4 ft above finished grade (except post-and-arm: 6 ft maximum) | 6 sq ft | — | Min 8 ft from edge of improved roadway or sidewalk | 1 per road frontage property line/road entrance | On any private property in any district (not public property or ROW) | — | §255-11-55C(4)(a) |
| Temporary Sign - Other | — | 16 sq ft (single-sided); 24 sq ft (aggregate for both sides of two-sided freestanding sign) | — | — | 1 per lot | On any lot in any district not displaying other permitted signs | — | §255-11-55C(4)(b) |
| Temporary Business Sign | — | Same as permanent sign requirements | — | — | 1 per business | — | — | §255-11-55C(4)(c) |
| Off-Premises Temporary Sign (Event Related) | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | — | Private property with owner's permission or public property if not interfering with use/traffic | — | §255-11-55C(5)(a) |
| Event Gathering Sign | — | — | — | — | — | On or off premises | — | §151-19B |

## Prohibited signs in East Hampton Town

- Off-premises signs, except as may be specifically permitted, are prohibited in the Town of East Hampton.
- Signs shall not be illuminated except where specifically permitted.
- Signs shall not be located on public property or rights-of-way unless specifically permitted; such signs may be removed by the Town Police, Building Department, Ordinance Enforcement Department, or Highway Department.
- Any portion of a sign shall not extend beyond the height of the building to which it is attached.
- No more than six events of any nature for which an off-premises sign is erected shall be permitted for any property within a twelve-month period.

## Signs exempt from permit in East Hampton Town

- No permit shall be required for professional or announcement signs as defined, provided they meet specific requirements.
- No permit shall be required for real estate and construction signs as defined, provided they meet specific requirements.
- No permit shall be required for other temporary signs on premises as defined, provided they meet specific requirements.
- No permit shall be required for off-premises temporary signs as provided for, provided they meet specific requirements.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Informational signs are subject to site plan and/or architectural and design review and must conform in design and location to approval obtained.
- Temporary business signs are allowed while pending approval of a permanent sign from the Architectural Review Board.
- Sign permit applications must be included and approved for certain event/gathering signs by the Town Board or its designee.

## Full detail

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