# Sign Regulations in Mamaroneck, New York

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Mamaroneck, New York (NY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-york/mamaroneck
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/7711628#7711628)

## At a glance

Mamaroneck, New York regulates 20 sign types across 4 zoning districts. Freestanding Sign (General, Option 1: Standard)s in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 16 ft tall and 16 sq ft, with a 15 ft from side property line; not within right-of-way; not less than 50 ft from any other freestanding sign setback (Sec. §286-11B(1)-(6)). Most commercial signs in Mamaroneck require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (4 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residential districts | 5 | — | 6 sq ft | — |
| General Commercial District (C-1), Manufacturing District (M-1) | 5 | 30 inches | ≤50% of Facade Sign | — |
| Central Commercial District (C-2) | 3 | — | — | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 7 | 16 ft | 32 sq ft per side | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 4 zones)

### Residential districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Sign (Churches, Libraries, Museums, Municipal/Parks/Gov Directional) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | §286-12A(1) |
| Professional Nameplate | — | 1 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | §286-12A(2) |
| Name and Address Sign (Occupant) | — | 1 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | §286-12A(3) |
| Identification Sign (Apartment House, Cooperative, Condominium) | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | — | Front; attached to or freestanding | — | §286-12A(4) |
| Exempt Signs (See General Exemptions) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | §286-7, §286-12A |

### General Commercial District (C-1), Manufacturing District (M-1)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| All Signs Allowed in Residential Districts | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | §286-12B |
| Facade Sign (Primary) | 30 inches | — | See formula | — | 1 per business establishment | Facade (primary entrance), attached to building | — | §286-12B(1); §286-10(A),(B) |
| Accessory Sign (Second Street Frontage) | — | ≤50% of Facade Sign | — | — | 1 per intersection street frontage | Second street frontage | — | §286-12B(2) |
| Accessory Sign (Side or Rear/Parking Area) | — | ≤50% of Facade Sign | — | — | 1 per eligible side/rear | Side or rear of building facing parking | — | §286-12B(3) |
| Directional Sign (Side or Rear) | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | — | Side or rear of building, as needed (subject to Board of Architectural Review) | — | §286-12B(4) |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Projecting Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Not over vehicular traffic area; min 8 ft clearance over pedestrian areas | — | §286-11A |
| Fixed Awning/Canopy Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Facade/building | — | §286-11A, §286-10A(3), §286-8H |
| Freestanding Sign (General, Option 1: Standard) | 16 ft | 16 sq ft | — | 15 ft from side property line; not within right-of-way; not less than 50 ft from any other freestanding sign | 1 per lot meeting setback | Permitted when building is set back 50 ft or more from property line and facade sign is not readily visible from street | — | §286-11B(1)-(6) |
| Freestanding Sign (Common, Option 2: Property with Group of 4+ Businesses) | — | 32 sq ft per side | — | — | 1 common freestanding sign per qualifying property | Common sign for property with 4+ contiguous businesses under common ownership | — | §286-11B(7) |
| Window Sign (Permanent) | — | 30% of window area/opening | — | — | — | Window/glass | — | §286-11C |
| Illuminated Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | §286-8C; §286-11D; §286-9A,B |
| Temporary Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | §286-11E; §286-7 |

## Prohibited signs in Mamaroneck

- No sign in any district shall be placed or located within or extend into the right-of-way of any public highway or roadway.
- No sign shall impair or cause confusion of vehicular or pedestrian traffic in its design, color or placement. No sign shall impair visibility for the motorist at a street corner or intersection by placement and location within the right-of-way of the intersection of the street or highway lines.
- No sign shall be illuminated by or contain flashing, reflective, intermittent, rotating or revolving lights, reflective elements or moving LED display, except to show time and temperature.
- No exterior sign shall consist of pennants, ribbons, streamers, spinners or similar moving, fluttering or revolving devices unless otherwise permitted herein.
- No sign shall be placed upon the roof of any building.
- No portable sign shall be allowed.
- No off-premises signs, i.e., billboards, shall be allowed, except those otherwise permitted under this chapter.
- No internally illuminated fixed awning or canopy signs not constructed with opaque material shall be allowed.
- No sign shall extend beyond the top or ends of the building surface upon which it is placed nor be mounted upon the roof of a building.
- No sign shall be erected in such a manner as to obstruct free egress from any window, door or fire escape or so placed as to become a menace to life, health or property.

## Signs exempt from permit in Mamaroneck

- Historical markers, tablets and statues, memorial signs and plaques; names and dates of buildings; and nonadvertising, on-premises signs installed by religious or nonprofit organizations, having a sign area not exceeding six square feet.
- Signs, notices or emblems installed by governmental bodies.
- Flags or insignias of any government, except when displayed in connection with commercial promotion.
- Nonadvertising directional signs for the convenience of the general public, identifying public parking areas, fire zones, entrances and exits and similar signs, such as hours of operation, not exceeding two square feet per face.
- Nonilluminated warning, private drive, posted or no-trespassing signs, not to exceed two square feet per face.
- One on-premises sign, either freestanding or attached, in connection with any residential building in any zoning district, for permitted professional offices or home occupations, not to exceed three square feet. Signs shall not be illuminated in residential districts.
- Number and nameplates identifying residents, mounted on a house, apartment or mailbox.
- Temporary, nonilluminated 'for sale,' 'for rent,' real estate signs and signs of similar nature, concerning the premises upon which the sign is located. One sign not exceeding four square feet per side shall be permitted. All such signs shall be removed within three days after the sale, lease or rental of the premises.
- Temporary, nonilluminated window signs and posters.
- Holiday decorations, including lighting, which may be displayed in any district.
- Gasoline stations: as dictated by regulatory bodies for gas prices, inspections, licensing, etc.
- Promotional signage, including banners, for special events of limited duration, not exceeding 32 square feet in the residential districts nor 64 square feet in the commercial or manufacturing districts, provided that (1) Placement shall not exceed 30 days before nor five days following the event, (2) Sponsors and organizers of the event shall be responsible for removal of temporary promotional signage.
- Political posters, banners and similar signs, not exceeding 16 square feet, provided that (1) Placement shall not exceed 60 days before nor 30 days following the event, (2) Sponsors and organizers shall be responsible for removal of political signage, (3) Such signage shall be set back at least five feet from all street curb lines and side property lines and shall not be located within any public right-of-way.
- Nonilluminated window signs advertising special goods or services.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A detailed sign plan, drawn to scale, is required as part of the sign permit application for any new sign, including description of the sign, its structure, placement, location relative to property features and other signage, illumination method, graphic design, content, and color/material samples.
- A sign permit is required for changes to the design, copy, structure, size or supporting structure of an existing sign that is no longer consistent with the original application.
- A sign permit is required if the name of the business or type of business is no longer consistent with the original application.
- A sign permit is required if a business has moved to another location within the Village and wishes to install the same, a similar or a new sign.
- All sign permits require approval by the Board of Architectural Review prior to issuance by the Building Inspector.
- Variances or modifications to any regulation must be approved by the Board of Appeals and then referred to the Board of Architectural Review for aesthetics review prior to issuance of any sign permit.
- In cases of amendment to this chapter by petition or Village Board motion, the proposed amendments are referred to the Board of Architectural Review for report and recommendation.

## Full detail

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