# Sign Regulations in Lindenhurst, New York

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Lindenhurst, New York (NY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-york/lindenhurst
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/5117956#5117956)

## At a glance

Lindenhurst, New York regulates 11 sign types across 5 zoning districts. Detached or Ground Sign - Option 1s in the Business District, Industrial District, Manufacturing District zoning district are capped at 9 feet tall and 30 square feet, with a 10 feet from property line setback (Sec. §193-104A). Most commercial signs in Lindenhurst require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (5 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Business District, Industrial District, Manufacturing District, Business or industrial use districts | 7 | 24 feet | 300 square feet (total for all wall signs) | — |
| Professional District, Professional Zone | 1 | — | — | — |
| Residential use districts | 1 | — | 18 x 24 inches | — |
| Business District, Industrial District, Manufacturing District | 2 | 15 feet from ground level | 30 square feet | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 1 | — | — | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 5 zones)

### Business District, Industrial District, Manufacturing District, Business or industrial use districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Detached or Ground Sign | 16 feet | 60 square feet | — | Not less than 20 feet from property line, or established setback if front setbacks in the block are less. | — | Detached from any building or structure, advertising only the business conducted on the premises where placed. | — | §151-4A, §151-6B, §151-11 |
| Wall Sign | 5 feet | 300 square feet (total for all wall signs) | — | — | — | Attached or incorporated in the front, side, or back facing a public street or parking lot of any building; advertising only the business conducted in such building. | — | §151-4B, §151-11 |
| Tower Sign | 24 feet | 120 square feet (total for all surfaces if multidimensional) | 10 feet | — | — | Attached to or incorporated in any building advertising only the business conducted in such building. | — | §151-4C, §151-11 |
| Roof Sign | 10 feet (measured from roof level); overall height not in excess of 24 feet from crown of nearest roadway | 120 square feet | — | Not less than 10 feet from property line (§151-6A). | — | Located at least three feet from front, rear, or sides of the building | — | §151-4D, §151-6A, §151-11 |
| Temporary Signs | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | §151-10A(1-4), §151-11 |
| Window or Door Sign | — | 25% of the gross window/door space available | — | — | — | On window or door | — | §151-14E |
| Paper, Cardboard, Vinyl, Plastic Sign (Temporary) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | §151-14F |

### Residential use districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Temporary Sign (Residential) | — | 18 x 24 inches | — | — | One | Securely anchored to ground; not on tree, bridge or building | — | §151-10B |

### Business District, Industrial District, Manufacturing District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Detached or Ground Sign - Option 1 | 9 feet | 30 square feet | — | 10 feet from property line | One | Detached from any building or structure | — | §193-104A |
| Wall Sign | 15 feet from ground level | — | 75% of the wall length (if over 20 feet), 90% if wall is 20 feet or less | — | One per building wall on street | Attached to or incorporated in each building wall on a street, advertising only business conducted in such building. | — | §193-104B |

## Prohibited signs in Lindenhurst

- No sign shall be erected, constructed, altered, relocated, reconstructed, displayed or maintained in any business, manufacturing or industrial district without first having obtained a written permit from the Building Inspector, except as otherwise provided.
- No person shall erect or place upon or over any street or sidewalk any sign, display, streamer or banner, any advertising or notice, except with permission from the Village Board after application and finding of non-injury to public safety, morality, and welfare.
- Portable or mobile signs, including those intended to stand on the ground or be attached to a trailer, are prohibited.
- It is unlawful to post or erect any sign, placard, banner, handbill or other notice on public property (including street signs, trees, and poles) or across or above any street, sidewalk, or other public property advertising the sale of personal property or directing persons to such premises.
- No sign, placard, banner, handbill, or other notice shall be posted or erected on private property without the permission of the property owner.
- No sign shall be attached to a tree or bridge or any part of a building when pertaining to temporary residential signs.
- Box signs shall not be permitted as of January 1, 2011.
- Exterior display or interior display (if visible from the exterior) of merchandise or advertising is not permitted in professional districts, except for one sign in conformance with requirements.
- All signs which do not comply with the requirements of this chapter must be made to comply or be removed.
- The use of any portion of a tower or telecommunications facilities for signs other than warning or equipment information signs is prohibited.

## Signs exempt from permit in Lindenhurst

- Signs erected and maintained or required by any state, county, town or municipal government agency in the discharge of any function, duty or power are excluded from the definition of sign.
- Directional signs for aviation purposes, painted on flat roofs, are permitted in any use district.
- Adjustable awnings made of cloth with iron or tube frames and at least seven feet above the sidewalk are not prohibited by the ordinance.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Upon application for a sign permit, a scale drawing showing the structural members, lettering, pictorial matter, and a location plan showing the position of the sign must be submitted, along with other information as required by the Building Inspector.
- All new signs and/or altered signs seeking renewal are subject to review and approval by the Planning Board.
- Except as otherwise allowed in the chapter, no sign shall be erected or placed on any premises in any use district except as approved by the Zoning Board of Appeals as a special exemption per the standards and conditions of the Zoning Board.
- Variance or special exception applications require public notice signs to be posted as specified.
- Permits for most types of signs require prior approval, and renewals require Building Inspector inspection and certificate of compliance.

## 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 5 zoning districts in Lindenhurst — every sign type, every field — are available with a free PermitPal account: https://app.permitpal.io/?address=Lindenhurst+NY&override=true&utm_source=landing&utm_medium=city-page&utm_campaign=city-lindenhurst

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