# Sign Regulations in Patchogue, New York

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Patchogue, New York (NY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-york/patchogue
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/11772264#11772264)

## At a glance

Patchogue, New York regulates 22 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Detached or Ground Signs in the Business District, Commercial District, Industrial District zoning district are capped at 9 ft tall and 30 sq ft, with a 20 feet (see additional requirements) setback (Sec. § 435-46.1B). Most commercial signs in Patchogue require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (3 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residential District | 6 | — | 24 sq ft per sign | — |
| Business District, Commercial District, Industrial District | 6 | 15 ft | 30 sq ft | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 13 | 8 ft | 32 sq ft | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### Residential District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| For Sale or For Rent Sign | — | 6 sq ft | — | 10 feet | One per property | On property for sale or rent | — | § 435-46A |
| Subdivision and Acreage Sign | — | 24 sq ft per sign | — | 30 feet | Two per parcel | On premises being advertised | — | § 435-46B |
| Political Sign | — | 16 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | § 435-46C |
| Professional Office Sign | — | 4 sq ft | — | 10 feet | One per premises | On premises | — | § 435-46H |
| Architect or Contractor Sign | — | 8 sq ft | — | — | One per premises | On premises where construction/renovation is occurring | — | § 435-46K |
| Professional Sign (Permit) | — | 2 sq ft | — | 5 feet | One per property | Residential property | — | § 435-46.1A |

### Business District, Commercial District, Industrial District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| For Sale or For Rent Sign | — | 6 sq ft | — | 30 feet (see additional requirements) | One per property | On property for sale or rent | — | § 435-46A |
| Political Sign | — | 16 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | § 435-46C |
| Detached or Ground Sign | 9 ft | 30 sq ft | — | 20 feet (see additional requirements) | One per premises | Detached from all buildings/structures, for business conducted on premises | — | § 435-46.1B |
| Wall Sign | 15 ft | — | 75% of wall width | — | One per building wall | Attached to/incorporated in each building wall on public street, for business at that property | — | § 435-46.1C |
| Roof Sign | 15 ft | — | 75% of wall width | — | One per premises | Attached to roof, facing public street, advertising business at that building | — | § 435-46.1D |
| Architect or Contractor Sign | — | 16 sq ft | — | — | One per premises | On premises where construction/renovation is occurring | — | § 435-46K |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Exit and Directional Sign (Buildings) | — | — | — | — | — | Approach to exits, where exit not readily discernible | — | § 238-27A–E |
| On-Premises Directional Sign | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | — | For public convenience, entrance, exit and safety | — | § 435-46F |
| Warning/Private Drive/No Trespassing Sign | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | § 435-46G |
| House Number/Residential Name Plate | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | — | Mounted on home, apartment, mailbox, or by lawn plate | — | § 435-46I |
| Garage Sale Sign | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | — | On private residences | — | § 435-46J |
| Time and Temperature Sign | — | 12 sq ft per side | — | — | — | — | — | § 435-46N |
| Open/Closed/Hours of Operation Sign | — | 3 sq ft | — | — | — | May be posted on interior of any exterior window or door | — | § 435-46O |
| Barber Pole | 8 ft | — | — | — | — | — | — | § 435-46P |

## Prohibited signs in Patchogue

- No person shall place, maintain, or display upon or in view of any street any unofficial sign, marking, signal or device which purports to be or resembles an official traffic sign or signal or which attempts to direct the movement of traffic.
- No person shall willfully deface, injure, move, obstruct, or interfere with any official traffic signs or signals.
- No person shall erect, hang or place, or cause or permit to be erected, hung or placed, over, upon or across any sidewalk in the Village, any sign, banner or other emblem or insignia.
- The stacking or storage of goods, wares, supplies or bulk items within any exterior window is prohibited. Individual products may be used as part of a window display as a decorative attraction to customers.

## Signs exempt from permit in Patchogue

- For Sale or For Rent signs: One sign not larger than six square feet in area, advertising only the property upon which it is located, subject to setback requirements.
- Subdivision and acreage signs: Not more than two signs per parcel, each not larger than 24 square feet in area, advertising only the premises, subject to setback requirements.
- Political signs: Not larger than 16 square feet and not remaining on-site for more than 15 days after the election.
- Historical markers, tablets, statues, memorial signs, plaques, names of buildings and dates of erection when cut into masonry or stone or engraved or molded in bronze, stainless steel or similar material.
- Flags and insignias of any government, affiliation or organization except when displayed in connection with a commercial promotion and excepting 'Grand Opening' banners which may be displayed for a period of no longer than 120 days.
- On-premises directional signs for the convenience of the general public, entrance, exit and safety signs, not exceeding four square feet in area.
- Warning, private drive, posted or no trespassing signs not exceeding two square feet in area.
- One on-premises sign, either freestanding or attached, identifying a professional office, not exceeding four square feet in area, within any residential zone, subject to setback requirements.
- Number and house plates identifying residences which are mounted on the home, apartment or mailbox, or by lawn plate and which do not exceed two square feet in area.
- Garage sale signs when erected on private residences and which do not exceed four square feet in size and which are limited to a display period not to exceed four days.
- One sign on any premises not to exceed eight square feet in area within the residential district and 16 square feet in area within any other district listing the architect or contractor during renovation or construction.
- Industry standard price signs and display signs on gasoline pumps and/or under or attached to main business signs.
- Holiday decorations limited to a period of not more than 60 days prior to the holiday, and which shall be removed within 30 days of the passage of the holiday.
- Time and temperature signs with no advertising attached and not exceeding 12 square feet in area per side.
- Open, closed or hours of operation signs not exceeding three square feet in area, which may be posted on the interior of any exterior window or door.
- Barber poles that do not exceed eight feet in height.
- Bulletin boards not exceeding 32 square feet in area.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- All applications for signs, illumination, awnings and facades are to be reviewed by the Planning Board in accordance with the provisions of Article V.
- Any design, redesign or removal of a structure, masonry change, painting or other modification to be performed on any building, storefront or business property shall first receive approval from the Planning Board.
- Window lettering, such as hand painted, computer generated or vinyl 'stick-on' to be placed within exterior windows shall require approval of the Planning Board.

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