# Sign Regulations in Huntington, New York

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Huntington, New York (NY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-york/huntington
- **Data last verified:** 2026-01-06
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/7231744#7231744)

## At a glance

Huntington, New York regulates 25 sign types across 10 zoning districts. Monument Signs in the Single-Purpose Office Building District (C-2), Light Industry District (I-1, I-2, I-3, I-4) zoning district are capped at 1/2 sq ft to max 30 ft tall and 32 square feet base + 2 sq ft per ft excess setback; max 60 sq ft, with a Minimum 10 feet from street ROW setback (Sec. § 198-92(D)(2) and § 198-92(I)(2)). Most commercial signs in Huntington require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (10 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 8 | 8 feet | 32 square feet (menu), 16 square feet (pre-menu) | — |
| Residence District (R-80, R-40, R-20, R-15, R-10, R-7, R-5), Garden Apartment Special District (R-3M), Residential Health Services District (R-HS), Retirement Community District (R-RM), Medical Services District (R-MS), The Greens at Half Hollow Planned Unit Development District (R-PUD), Residence-Open Space Cluster District (R-OSC) | 1 | — | 10 square feet | — |
| Office-Residence District (C-1), Professional District (C-12) | 7 | 1/2 square footage to max 30 feet | 32 square feet per sign; total 64 square feet | — |
| Single-Purpose Office Building District (C-2), Light Industry District (I-1, I-2, I-3, I-4) | 7 | 1/2 sq ft to max 30 ft | 60 square feet | — |
| Planned Shopping Center District (C-5), General Business District (C-6), General Business A District (C-8) | 6 | 1/2 square footage to max 30 feet | 32 square feet per sign; total 64 square feet | — |
| Special Business District (C-3), Neighborhood Business District (C-4), Huntington Station Overlay District (C-6-OVERLAY), Minor Commercial Corridor District (C-7), Harbor Use District (C-9), Planned Motel District (C-10), Automotive Service Station District (C-11) | 6 | 1/2 square footage to max 30 feet (16 ft in C-7) | 60 square feet per canopy (all sides) | — |
| General Industry District (I-5) | 5 | 1/2 sq ft to max 30 ft | 60 square feet | — |
| Generating Station District (I-6) | 1 | 15 feet | 100 square feet | — |
| Cultural Center District (C-13), Commercial Recreation District (C-14) | 5 | 1/2 square footage to max 30 feet | 32 square feet per sign; total 64 square feet | — |
| Historic District (S-1), Historic Overlay District (HOD) | 5 | 1/2 square footage to max 30 feet | 32 square feet per sign; total 64 square feet | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 10 zones)

### 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 square feet | — | — | Not specified | — | — | § 198-92(B)(1) |
| Freestanding Non-Illuminated Directory Sign | 8 feet | 4 square feet | — | — | One per point of egress/ingress | At each point of egress and ingress to a premises used for nonresidential purposes | — | § 198-92(B)(2) |
| Nameplate Sign | — | 2 square feet | — | — | One | — | — | § 198-92(B)(3) |
| Home Occupation Sign | — | 2 square feet | — | — | One | — | — | § 198-92(B)(3) |
| Agricultural Product Sign | — | 12 square feet | — | — | One | On premises where products or animals are raised | — | § 198-92(B)(4) |
| Announcement Sign - Charitable, Educational, Philanthropic, Civic or Religious | — | 20 square feet | — | Not closer than 10 feet from any property line | One | — | — | § 198-92(B)(5) |
| Changeable Copy Message Board | — | 20 square feet | — | — | One per premises | — | — | § 198-92(B)(6) |
| Drive-Through Menu Board | — | 32 square feet (menu), 16 square feet (pre-menu) | — | — | One menu and one pre-menu per business establishment | For drive-through facilities | — | § 198-92(B)(7) |

### Office-Residence District (C-1), Professional District (C-12)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Indirectly Illuminated Facial Sign - Building Identification (Commercial Uses) | — | 10 square feet | — | — | One | — | — | § 198-92(C)(2) |
| Nonilluminated Nameplate Sign - Office Occupant | — | 1 square foot | — | — | One per office occupant | Attached to face of building | — | § 198-92(C)(2) |
| Monument Sign - Multiple Dwelling | — | 10 square feet | — | — | One | — | — | § 198-92(C)(1) |
| Freestanding Identification or Monument Sign | 1/2 square footage to max 30 feet | — | — | Minimum 10 feet from street ROW | One per lot | — | — | § 198-92(I)(2) |
| Interior Sign | — | 25% of window area | — | — | Not specified | Within windows or interior areas not visible from beyond property | — | § 198-92(I)(1) |
| Mural Sign | — | — | — | — | Not specified | — | — | § 198-92(J) |
| Temporary Sign | — | 32 square feet per sign; total 64 square feet | — | — | Maximum 5 per permit | — | — | § 198-93.1 |

### Single-Purpose Office Building District (C-2), Light Industry District (I-1, I-2, I-3, I-4)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Directly or Indirectly Illuminated Facial or Roof Identification Sign - Main Building | — | 60 square feet | — | — | One | Facial or roof | — | § 198-92(D)(1) |
| Monument Sign | 1/2 sq ft to max 30 ft | 32 square feet base + 2 sq ft per ft excess setback; max 60 sq ft | — | Minimum 10 feet from street ROW | One per lot | — | — | § 198-92(D)(2) and § 198-92(I)(2) |
| Facial or Roof Identification Sign - Multiple Tenancy | — | 60 square feet aggregate per sign | — | — | Not more than three | On frontage of building | — | § 198-92(D)(3) |
| Freestanding Identification or Monument Sign | 1/2 square footage to max 30 feet | — | — | Minimum 10 feet from street ROW | One per lot | — | — | § 198-92(I)(2) |
| Interior Sign | — | 25% of window area | — | — | Not specified | Within windows or interior areas not visible from beyond property | — | § 198-92(I)(1) |
| Mural Sign | — | — | — | — | Not specified | — | — | § 198-92(J) |
| Temporary Sign | — | 32 square feet per sign; total 64 square feet | — | — | Maximum 5 per permit | — | — | § 198-93.1 |

## Prohibited signs in Huntington

- Flashing signs and movable copy signs.
- Billboard and sandwich signs.
- Vehicular signs, portable signs and mobile signs.
- Projecting signs with the exception of a permitted awning sign.
- Visual image signs.
- Unless otherwise provided, off-premises advertising signs.
- Balloon signs, pennants and banner signs unless permitted as a temporary sign.
- Animated signs shall be strictly prohibited.
- Exposed neon signs where the tubes are affixed or placed on the face of the sign without a covering over the tubes to shield the public from all direct contact with them.
- Any sign which projects more than eighteen (18) inches over a street line or sidewalk with the exception of a permitted awning sign.
- Except as otherwise provided in this Chapter, any sign which is, in whole or in part, obscene or pornographic in nature.
- Signs on public roadways, highways, streets, rights-of-ways and other public places, except where posted or maintained by a municipality or public utility company for governmental or public purposes, or where posted pursuant to §§ 198-92(9), (10), (22) or (23).
- A sign which covers, obstructs or hides from view any governmental sign, public utility company sign or railroad crossing sign or device.
- A sign mounted, posted, or affixed to a public utility pole; street light; street sign; traffic sign, signal or device; municipal sign, building or structure; hydrant; signs on the face of any other sign; tree; stone or other natural object, except where posted or affixed by a municipality for a governmental or public purpose, or where posted pursuant to §§ 198-92(9), (10), (22) or (23).
- Any sign, artificial lighting source or reflector, sign assemblage, brace or other device used or installed in connection with a sign where, in the opinion of the enforcement officer, the sign, lighting source, reflector, assemblage, brace or device impairs or interferes with vehicular or pedestrian travel, or interferes with or may be mistaken for a traffic sign, signal or device.
- Illuminated signs or lighting devices outlining any part of a building, such as a gable, roof, sidewalk or corner.
- Any facial or roof sign painted, erected or affixed so that any portion of the sign or sign assemblage extends above the roofline of a building.
- Any sign erected or maintained on a lot within the triangular area bounded by the lines connecting a corner formed by a street line and another street line or site driveway line and a point twenty-five (25) feet from such corner on each of the intersecting lines, except that one (1) monument sign three (3) feet or less in height, or one (1) single or double pole freestanding sign may be permitted within such area provided that the bottom of the sign is at least fifteen (15) feet above grade, and in the opinion of the enforcement officer, does not cause a vision obstruction or create a public nuisance or hazard.
- Signs which have movement of a sign body or other segment, such as those that contain a pinwheel, or rotate, revolve, move up or down, oscillate or involve any other type of action, whether caused by mechanical or other means.
- Signs which produce any noise, sound, odor, smoke, flame or other emission.
- Signs or graphics which, in the opinion of the enforcement officer, impair or cause confusion for vehicular or pedestrian travel, by design, color or placement.
- Signs with a color or colors that are fluorescent, luminescent, reflective or are of the day-glo type, or signs which employ a mirror or other reflective device.
- Roof signs shall be prohibited on roofs that do not cover at least 50% of the footprint of the building.
- Roof signs shall be prohibited on properties where there is or will be a facial sign.

## Signs exempt from permit in Huntington

- Signs required by statute, law or as a result of legal proceedings; and signs of official nature posted for public or governmental purposes by federal, state, county or local agencies.
- Any directional, directory, or announcement sign posted or installed by a municipality in connection with a public building or public event, as long as the sign is not more than eighteen (18) square feet in area.
- Public information signs.
- Text or images displayed for aesthetic or educational purposes as part of a public art project authorized by the Town of Huntington or other governmental agency having jurisdiction, as long as commercial advertising or copy promoting or drawing attention to any item, product, event, attraction, business, trade, entertainment or service sold, offered, performed or manufactured is not a part of the presentation.
- Danger or cautionary signs posted by a public utility company or public carrier to warn or inform the public.
- One (1) real estate sign not more than six (6) square feet in area announcing the sale, lease or rental of the premises, as long as the sign is displayed on the property which is for sale, lease or rent. On lots greater than thirty-five thousand (35,000) square feet which are either located in a commercial or industrial district, or are utilized for commercial or industrial purposes, a real estate sign shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet.
- One (1) nonilluminated announcement sign of a permanent nature accessory to the use of the property by a charitable, educational, philanthropic, civic or religious organization, as long as the sign is not located closer than ten (10) feet from any property line and is not more than six (6) square feet in area. Such sign may be up to thirty-two (32) square feet in size, if it is not in place for more than thirty (30) days.
- Historical markers and tablets, memorial signs, plaques and emblems installed by governmental agencies, where no public hazard is created and the space does not exceed four (4) square feet.
- Signs, including off-premises advertising signs, located at designated public transit bus stops and on bus shelter canopies, provided that the Town Board has licensed the use of such areas for signage.
- Signs, including off-premises advertising signs, on vehicles operated by the Town of Huntington or other municipality that provide public transportation.
- Signs on licensed commercial vehicles, such as vehicles regularly used in the regular course of business, including trailers, provided such vehicles and trailers are not utilized as parked or stationary outdoor display signs.
- Signs located within malls, courts, arcades and similar areas where such signs are not visible from any point beyond the boundary of the property.
- Signs temporarily required to be posted in connection with an application before the Town Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, Planning Board or other governmental agency or Board provided such signs are removed as provided in the applicable provisions of the Town Code, or other law or rule.
- Bed and Breakfast. One non-illuminated sign advertising vacancies shall be permitted. The sign shall not exceed six (6) square feet in size.
- "No trespassing", "no dumping", "no loitering" and other similar signs restricting activity not exceeding four (4) square feet in area.
- Suspended I.D. signs measuring a maximum length of two (2) feet and containing copy or lettering not exceeding six (6") inches in height.
- Holiday decoration and signs; signs announcing a fundraising event by school, religious, charitable, benevolent or philanthropic organizations and not-for-profits with no commercial advertising or copy.
- Identification signs mounted or attached to a donation bin.
- Non-illuminated, non-commercial themes or copy which are permanently engraved, etched or attached to a building, and incorporated into its overall design or facade such as commemorative tablets or carvings identifying the name or date of the erection of buildings; commemorative sculptures or graphic art and designs including images depicting real or allegorical persons or historical events; and inscribed dedications or quotations of significance.
- Residential Subdivision or Site Development identification signs at road entrances where there is an established homeowner's association or rental management company.
- Menu boards mounted on frontages of restaurants and bistros not to exceed six (6) square feet.
- Signs, including off-premises advertising signs, on property owned by the Town of Huntington or Town of Huntington Board of Trustees, mounted to and in connection with a bicycle share (or other similar shared micromobility service) station, dock or storage area, as well as on the bicycles (or other similar shared micromobility service vehicles) therein, pursuant to an agreement with and approved by the Town of Huntington or Town of Huntington Board of Trustees.
- Signs, including off-premises advertising signs, on property owned by the Town of Huntington or Town of Huntington Board of Trustees, pursuant to a naming rights or sponsorship agreement with and approved by the Town of Huntington or Town of Huntington Board of Trustees, or in return for a donation made to the Town of Huntington, pursuant to an agreement with and approved by the Town of Huntington or Town of Huntington Board of Trustees.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- When a freestanding or monument sign is included on a site plan requiring the approval of the Planning Board, the location of the freestanding or monument sign shall be at the discretion of the Planning Board. No freestanding or monument sign shall be relocated or repositioned from its approved location without the consent of the Planning Board.
- Any proposed freestanding or monument sign within a Historic District or Historic Overlay District shall be subject to the review and approval of the Huntington Historic Preservation Commission, as well as the Director of Public Safety.
- No variance shall be granted so as to permit a sign larger in dimension than provided in this article for the particular district and any such sign shall be included in computing the total sign allowance.

## Full detail

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