# Sign Regulations in Massapequa Park, New York

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Massapequa Park, New York (NY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-york/massapequa-park
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/11054327#11054327)

## At a glance

Massapequa Park, New York regulates 5 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Incidental Sign (Churches, Public Buildings, Parks, Playgrounds)s in the Residential Districts zoning district are capped at 15 inches (except for professional/identification signs: 6 inches) tall, 15 inches x 15 inches (except for professional/identification signs: 6 inches x 18 inches), and 15 inches (except for professional/identification signs: 18 inches) wide, with a No sign further than 3 feet from dwelling/building line. setback (Sec. §286-4, §286-7, §286-9A, §286-12, §286-8, §286-3B, §286-3G, §286-12B, §286-12C). Most commercial signs in Massapequa Park require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (3 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residential Districts | 1 | 15 inches (except for professional/identification signs: 6 inches) | 15 inches x 15 inches (except for professional/identification signs: 6 inches x 18 inches) | — |
| Business Districts | 3 | 15 inches | 15 inches x 15 inches | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 1 | — | — | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### Residential Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Incidental Sign (Churches, Public Buildings, Parks, Playgrounds) | 15 inches (except for professional/identification signs: 6 inches) | 15 inches x 15 inches (except for professional/identification signs: 6 inches x 18 inches) | 15 inches (except for professional/identification signs: 18 inches) | No sign further than 3 feet from dwelling/building line. | One identification or professional sign and one additional sign (not another identification/professional sign) allowed per parcel. | Must be attached to dwelling or not more than three feet from building line; professional/identification signs on pole not higher than 4 feet from ground; top of sign not to extend beyond top of pole. | — | §286-4, §286-7, §286-9A, §286-12, §286-8, §286-3B, §286-3G, §286-12B, §286-12C |

### Business Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Must be flat or parallel with building wall to which it is attached; shall not extend more than 18 inches from exterior building wall; not allowed on roof, eaves, or above parapet wall. | — | §286-13A-B, §286-9, §286-5, §286-14C |
| Freestanding Sign (Off-Street Parking Directional) | Bottom of sign no more than 5 feet above ground | 1 square foot | — | — | 1 per off-street parking entrance | Must lie within property line of the premises; must not be so located as to create hazardous or dangerous condition with respect to traffic. | — | §286-13C |
| Directional Sign | 15 inches | 15 inches x 15 inches | 15 inches | — | Number not to exceed number of approved ingresses and egresses. | On any lot; nonilluminated; max number equals number of approved ingresses and egresses. | — | §286-3E |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Sign Restrictions | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | §286-3, §286-14, §286-10, §286-11, §286-3D, §286-3A, §286-3F, §286-3H, §272-25, §232-1, §300-21 |

## Prohibited signs in Massapequa Park

- No sign shall be constructed, maintained, placed, erected or located which shall obstruct the visibility with respect to the safety of the motorist or pedestrian proceeding along the public way or entering or leaving a lot or driveway.
- No temporary or permanent signs, except directional or traffic signs placed by the Village of Massapequa Park or any other governmental entity, shall be permitted on public streets, sidewalks or rights-of-way.
- No billboards shall be allowed.
- The carrying or placement of commercial advertising signs or sandwich menu signs on the sidewalks, streets and/or vehicles is hereby prohibited.
- No sign shall be erected so as to obstruct free egress or ingress from any window, door, fire escape or sidewalk or so as to become a menace to life, health or property.
- Illegal or obscene signs are prohibited.

## Signs exempt from permit in Massapequa Park

- Signs erected and maintained pursuant to and in the discharge of any governmental function are exempt.
- Directional or traffic signs placed by the Village of Massapequa Park or any other governmental entity are exempt from prohibitions on public streets, sidewalks or rights-of-way.
- Any sign authorized in this chapter is allowed to contain noncommercial copy in lieu of any other copy.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- There is no express requirement for a master sign plan or comprehensive sign plan in the ordinance text provided.
- Permit applications must specify place and position, owner's consent, electrical certification if required, and a picture or drawing of the sign.
- A permit is required for the placement of signs in residential districts, and no more than one sign permit is allowed for a single parcel unless exceptions apply.
- All illuminated or lighted sign installations are subject to inspection and approval by the Building Inspector or authorized official, and, if required by law, a licensed electrician.

## Full detail

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