# Sign Regulations in East Hills, New York

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

- **Jurisdiction:** East Hills, New York (NY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-york/east-hills
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/15524626#15524626)

## At a glance

East Hills, New York regulates 7 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Wall Signs in the Business B District, Business Park District zoning district are capped at Not higher than the first story; must not project above the first story tall and 25 square feet (Sec. § 271-91.). Most commercial signs in East Hills require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (3 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Business B District, Business Park District | 2 | 10 feet from ground elevation to top of sign | 25 square feet | — |
| Residence District | 4 | 5 feet (measured from grade to the top of the sign) | 2 square feet | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 2 | — | 100 square feet (for one sign); max 3 signs | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### Business B District, Business Park District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | Not higher than the first story; must not project above the first story | 25 square feet | — | — | 1 per establishment | Constructed parallel to and not more than 12 inches from the building wall to which it is attached | — | § 271-91. |
| Real Estate Sign | 10 feet from ground elevation to top of sign | 8 square feet per sign | — | — | 2 per vacant property | Vacant property only; attached to a standard sunk in the ground; not attached to any tree or fence | — | § 271-92. |

### Residence District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Real Estate Sign | 5 feet (measured from grade to the top of the sign) | 2 square feet | — | — | 1 per property | Attached to a ground post or placed inside a first-floor window; not attached to exterior of any dwelling, building, tree or fence | — | § 271-128.2.B&C |
| Professional Nameplate Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | § 271-128.2.A(2) |
| Sign permitted by § 141-11B | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | § 271-128.2.A(3) |
| Sign permitted by § 161-3E | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | § 271-128.2.A(4) |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Business Sign | — | 30 square feet | — | — | 1 per plot | — | — | § 271-111A |
| Business Sign - Board of Appeals Exception (Option 1) | — | 100 square feet (for one sign); max 3 signs | — | — | Up to 3 per plot (special exception) | — | — | § 271-111B |

## Prohibited signs in East Hills

- No advertising sign or billboard of any character shall be permitted to be used except as specifically allowed.
- No flashing or moving signs will be permitted.
- No sign shall project above the first story (for permitted building-attached signs).
- Permitted signs must be constructed parallel to and not more than 12 inches from the building wall.
- Signs shall be limited to displaying the name and nature of the business for which such building is used.
- No illuminated sign shall be erected without submitting a sketch for approval prior to the issuance of a permit by the Building Inspector.
- All exterior illuminated signs must be extinguished daily at the closing time of the establishment or at 11:00 p.m., whichever is later, and must remain extinguished until 8:00 a.m.
- No illuminated sign shall be placed within the interior so that it is nearer than five feet to any show window or exterior window.
- No illuminated sign shall be of a neon or flashing type.
- No sign of any type, whether temporary or permanent, shall be affixed to the interior or exterior of any show window or exterior window so as to cover more than 25% of the outside exposed surface of any such window.
- Signs permitted must be of rigid material and so affixed as to prevent moving, waving, flapping, or turning.
- Signs must not be attached to any tree or fence.
- Signs in residence zones must not be illuminated.
- Real estate signs and ‘For Sale By Owner’ signs are limited in size, height, content, and position.

## Signs exempt from permit in East Hills

- Professional nameplate signs in conformance with § 271-7B.
- Signs posted in conformance with § 141-11B or § 161-3E of the Code.
- One sign advertising that the property is available for sale, provided it conforms to the specific rules of the district.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- No illuminated sign shall be erected without first submitting a sketch for approval prior to the issuance of a permit by the Building Inspector.
- No sign (including real estate and ‘For Sale By Owner’ signs in residence districts) shall be erected without first submitting a sketch or rendering and obtaining a permit from the Building Inspector or Building Department.
- The Board of Appeals may permit additional or larger signs after application, notice, and public hearing, as a special exception.
- All signs in the Business Park District must comply with the requirements of §§ 271-91 and 271-92.

## Full detail

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