# Sign Regulations in Larchmont, New York

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Larchmont, New York (NY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-york/larchmont
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/7082805#7082805)

## At a glance

Larchmont, New York regulates 16 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Gasoline Station Yard Signs in the RB, RC, LC, MF, RROC zoning district are capped at 5 ft (largest dimension); bottom of sign not more than 12 ft above ground tall and 20 sq ft, with a Within property line setback (Sec. § 357-11(J)). Most commercial signs in Larchmont require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (3 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residential Districts, Multifamily Districts, Limited Commercial Districts | 4 | — | 6 sq ft | — |
| RB, RC, LC, MF, RROC | 6 | 24 inches vertical dimension | 20 sq ft | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 6 | — | 24" x 36" | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### Residential Districts, Multifamily Districts, Limited Commercial Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Institutional Sign (Churches, Libraries, etc.) | — | — | — | — | — | On premises of churches/places of worship, libraries or public museums, municipal buildings and structures, parks, and playgrounds of the village | — | § 357-10(A), § 357-10(E) |
| Professional Nameplate | — | 1 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | § 357-10(B), § 357-10(E) |
| Dwelling Identification Sign | — | 1 sq ft | — | Ground signs must be ≥3 feet back from property line | 1 per plot | Attached to building or ground sign not less than 3 feet from property line | — | § 357-10(C), § 357-10(E) |
| Multifamily/Limited Commercial Building Sign | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | 1 per building; corner buildings: 1 per street frontage | Attached to building | — | § 357-10(D), § 357-10(E) |

### RB, RC, LC, MF, RROC

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign (Exterior) | 24 inches vertical dimension | See max width/length formula | 75% of the face or front of the business establishment, not to exceed 50 ft | — | 1 per face/front per business | Front/face of building, constructed flat and parallel on wall, not to extend more than 12 inches from wall | — | § 357-5(A), § 357-11(A)-(C), (F), (L)-(M) |
| Entrance Nameplate (Business above 1st floor) | 9 inches | 1.125 sq ft (18"x9") | 18 inches | — | One per relevant entrance | Side of building entries for upper floor businesses | — | § 357-11(D) |
| Interior Window Sign (First Floor Business) | 11 inches | 8.5" x 11" | 8.5 inches | — | One per business | Interior window | — | § 357-11(E) |
| Interior Window Sign (Upper Floor Business) | — | — | — | — | — | Interior window | — | § 357-11(D)-(E),(I) |
| Interior Illuminated Sign | — | 6 sq ft per street frontage | — | — | Max 2 per business (per street if multiple frontages) | Interior window | — | § 357-5(A), § 357-11(G)-(I), (P) |
| Gasoline Station Yard Sign | 5 ft (largest dimension); bottom of sign not more than 12 ft above ground | 20 sq ft | — | Within property line | 1 per gasoline station | Entire sign to lie within the property line | — | § 357-11(J) |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Projecting Sign | — | — | — | — | — | May not be erected over street, sidewalk, alley, or highway, except: 1) may project max 48" over right-of-way; 2) theater marquees compliant with code; 3) lighting shields/arms only extend max 12" or 2' from face | — | § 357-12(A)-(B) |
| Sandwich Board / Temporary Signboard | — | — | — | — | — | Sidewalk in front of storefront (must be removed at close of business daily) | — | § 357-14(C) |
| Real Estate Sign (Improved Land) | — | 24" x 36" | — | — | 1 per improved parcel | On inside of window | — | § 357-15(A) |
| Real Estate Sign (Unimproved Land) | — | 12" x 12" | — | — | 1 per unimproved parcel | Location subject to approval of Building Inspector | — | § 357-15(A) |
| Directional Sign for Parking Areas | — | 6 sq ft | — | Within property line | — | Exterior of building or ground sign within property line | — | § 357-15(D) |
| Political Campaign Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Private property except residential zoned property | — | § 357-15(F) |

## Prohibited signs in Larchmont

- No bills or notices shall be posted within the village except upon bulletin boards maintained by the village and not upon such bulletin boards unless a written permit to do so has been issued.
- No barber poles shall be erected in the village.
- No sign shall be painted on a building.
- No roof signs are permitted.
- Illuminated signs are prohibited in residential, multifamily, and limited commercial districts.
- No interior or exterior sign shall have intermittent, moving or flashing lighting. All interior and exterior sign lighting shall be of constant color and intensity, except with permission of the Board of Architectural Review.
- Exterior signs shall not use luminous, sparkling or DayGlo™ paint. Bright yellow shall not be used as a background color on exterior signs.
- No exterior signs having moving, rotating, revolving, fluttering or reflecting parts shall be employed.
- No signs shall be suspended from a marquee, awning or other sign.
- No bills or notices shall be posted within the village except on bulletin boards or signboards maintained by the village or other governmental authority for that purpose.
- No banner or pennant shall be displayed over any street, sidewalk, highway or from any premises or structure (except limited exceptions with BAR approval).
- In Article III, except as otherwise specifically permitted, no physical displays may be erected, placed or maintained on any street or sidewalk within the Village of Larchmont by private parties.
- No physical displays may be erected, placed or maintained on any public property which is not park property dedicated by resolution/local law as such.
- No physical displays containing commercial advertising, soliciting funds or advertising any event (profit or nonprofit) shall be permitted on public park property.
- A projecting sign erected at other than right angles to the wall of a building or structure outside the building line which extends above the roof cornice or parapet wall or above the roof level and which obstructs access to the roof is unlawful.
- Signs shall not be permitted to project beyond alley lot lines.
- A sign shall not be erected, constructed, or maintained so as to obstruct any fire escape, means of egress, window or door opening used as an element of a means of egress or to prevent free passage from one part of a roof to another.
- A sign shall not be attached in any form that interferes with any opening required for ventilation (except over transoms as otherwise allowed).
- All signs shall be constructed and maintained securely, not to be a menace to life, health, or property.
- No sign or lighting device shall be placed in such a position as to endanger vehicular or pedestrian traffic or obscure or cause confusion with official street or highway signs, lights or signals.

## Signs exempt from permit in Larchmont

- Signs erected and maintained pursuant to and in discharge of any governmental function are exempt.
- Professional nameplates (not exceeding one square foot in area) in residential, multifamily and limited commercial districts are exempt from permits and review.
- Signs customarily incident to churches and places of worship, libraries, public museums, municipal buildings and structures, parks and playgrounds of the Village are exempt from permits and review.
- On private dwellings, a single sign stating name or street number of owner/occupant not exceeding one square foot is exempt from permit and review.
- Real estate signs (one per improved parcel inside window, max 24x36 inches; one 12x12 inch sign on unimproved land with location subject to Building Inspector approval) are exempt.
- Transit direction signs not exceeding three square feet in area are exempt from permits.
- Street signs erected by a jurisdiction for street direction are exempt from permits.
- Signs erected by government or governmental authority on bulletin boards or signboards maintained for that purpose are exempt.
- Temporary political signs related to public elections on private property (outside of residential zones), without need for a permit, subject to removal within five days after election.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Before any sign permit is granted, plans and specifications must be filed showing dimensions, materials and construction details (including loads, stresses, and anchorage), with written consent of the owner or lessee of the premises.
- Applications for sign permits typically must include drawings, color and material samples, location plans, photographs of the site and adjacent properties, and written authorization from the building owner.
- Exterior signs, awnings, marquees and interior illuminated signs require approval by the Board of Architectural Review and the Building Inspector prior to permit issuance.
- Alterations to exterior signs and interior illuminated signs (including wording, design, size, colors, location) require approval by the Board of Architectural Review using the same procedures as for new signs.
- The Board of Architectural Review may grant variances after public notice and hearing, subject to conditions and time limits, allowing signs not otherwise permitted under these regulations.
- Temporary banners over public streets, sidewalks, highways or premises for public or charitable purposes may be permitted by the Board of Architectural Review; insurance and indemnity may be required.
- For public displays in designated park property, an application and detailed plan/sketch must be submitted and reviewed for structural soundness by the Building Inspector before a permit is issued.

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