# Sign Regulations in Quogue, New York

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Quogue, New York (NY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-york/quogue
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/6196806#6196806)

## At a glance

Quogue, New York regulates 13 sign types across 5 zoning districts. Construction Signs in the Residence Districts zoning district are capped at 4 square feet, with a Not less than 25 feet from side lot line; not nearer to street than front of building setback (Sec. § 196-42A(4), § 196-41E).

## Sign rules by zoning district (5 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 3 | — | 4 square feet | — |
| Residence Districts | 6 | — | 110 square inches | — |
| Business B-1 District | 8 | — | 110 square inches | — |
| Business B-2 District, Light Industry LI-1 District, Light Industry LI-2 District | 8 | — | 110 square inches | — |
| Business Districts, Light Industry Districts | 1 | — | — | — |

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

### Residence Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Name Sign | — | 2 square feet | — | — | — | Residence property only | — | § 196-42A(1) |
| Residence Street Number Sign | — | 1 square foot | — | — | — | Residence property only | — | § 196-42A(2) |
| Alarm System Sign | — | 110 square inches | — | — | — | Residence property only | — | § 196-42A(3) |
| Construction Sign | — | 4 square feet | — | Not less than 25 feet from side lot line; not nearer to street than front of building | One per project | Not nearer to street than front of main building. Not less than 25 feet from any side lot line. | — | § 196-42A(4), § 196-41E |
| Realty Sign | — | 4 square feet (standard); 24 square feet (temporary subdivision sign, approved by Planning Board) | — | As above | One per property (standard); number per Planning Board approval (temporary subdivision) | Not nearer than 4 ft from front of main building; not less than 25 ft from any side lot line; undeveloped property and subdivision: not less than 25 ft from any street or side lot line; subdivision temp signs as approved by Planning Board. | — | § 196-42A(5), § 196-41F |
| Semipublic Use Sign (Schools, Libraries, Churches, Clubs) | — | 4 square feet | — | Freestanding: not less than 25 feet from street or side lot line | — | On-premises; for freestanding signs: not less than 25 feet from any street or side lot line. | — | § 196-42C |

### Business B-1 District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | — | 16 square feet; 15% of wall area | — | — | Total area limited as above | Attached to wall. Shall not extend beyond ends or over top of wall; shall not extend above second floor; not more than nine inches from face of wall, face parallel to wall. Minimum clearance of 7 ft 6 in over pedestrian areas. | — | § 196-43C(4); § 196-41D |
| Freestanding Sign | — | 4 square feet | — | Not less than 25 feet from street or side lot line; 50 feet from another freestanding sign | — | Not less than 25 feet from any street or side lot line; not less than 50 feet from any other freestanding sign | — | § 196-43D(3); § 196-41D |
| Window Sign | — | 4 square feet; 10% of window area | — | — | Max two per business | On window, visible from public place | — | § 196-43E; § 196-41D |
| Awning Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Painted or affixed flat to surface of awning front or sides. No sign may project from an awning. | — | § 196-43F; § 196-41D |
| Alarm System Sign | — | 110 square inches | — | — | — | — | — | § 196-43A(4); § 196-41D |
| Construction Sign | — | 4 square feet | — | As above | One per project | Not nearer to street than front of main building; not less than 25 ft from side lot line | — | § 196-43A(2); § 196-41E; § 196-41D |
| Realty Sign | — | 4 square feet (standard); 24 square feet (temporary subdivision sign, approved by Planning Board) | — | As above | One per property (standard); number per Planning Board approval (temporary subdivision) | Not nearer than 4 ft from front of main building; not less than 25 ft from any side lot line; undeveloped property and subdivision: not less than 25 ft from any street or side lot line; subdivision temp signs as approved by Planning Board. | — | § 196-43A(3); § 196-41F; § 196-41D |
| Poster (Store window, event advertising) | — | — | — | — | — | Store window | — | § 196-43A(6); § 196-41D |

### Business B-2 District, Light Industry LI-1 District, Light Industry LI-2 District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | — | 20% of wall area (first sign); 10% of wall area (second sign on corner lot) | — | — | One per building (except multiple businesses, as above); corner lots: may have wall sign facing each street | Attached to wall. Not beyond ends or above top of wall, not above second floor. Not more than nine inches from face of wall, face parallel to wall. Minimum clearance of 7 ft 6 in over pedestrian areas. | — | § 196-43C(5), § 196-41D |
| Freestanding Sign | — | 36 square feet | — | 25 feet from street or side lot line; 50 feet from another freestanding sign | — | Not less than 25 feet from any street or side lot line; not less than 50 feet from any other freestanding sign | — | § 196-43D(4); § 196-41D |
| Window Sign | — | 4 square feet; 10% of window area | — | — | Max two per business | On window, visible from public place | — | § 196-43E; § 196-41D |
| Awning Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Painted or affixed flat to surface of awning front or sides. No sign may project from an awning. | — | § 196-43F; § 196-41D |
| Alarm System Sign | — | 110 square inches | — | — | — | — | — | § 196-43A(4); § 196-41D |
| Construction Sign | — | 4 square feet | — | As above | One per project | Not nearer to street than front of main building; not less than 25 ft from side lot line | — | § 196-43A(2); § 196-41E; § 196-41D |
| Realty Sign | — | 4 square feet (standard); 24 square feet (temporary subdivision sign, approved by Planning Board) | — | As above | One per property (standard); number per Planning Board approval (temporary subdivision) | Not nearer than 4 ft from front of main building; not less than 25 ft from any side lot line; undeveloped property and subdivision: not less than 25 ft from any street or side lot line; subdivision temp signs as approved by Planning Board. | — | § 196-43A(3); § 196-41F; § 196-41D |
| Poster (Store window, event advertising) | — | — | — | — | — | Store window | — | § 196-43A(6); § 196-41D |

## Prohibited signs in Quogue

- Representational signs are prohibited in all districts.
- Portable signs are prohibited in all districts.
- No sign or sign supports shall be placed upon the roof of any building in any district.
- No sign shall impair or cause confusion of vehicular or pedestrian traffic by reason of its design, color, location or placement.
- Illuminated signs are prohibited in all the residence districts and in the Business B-1 District.
- Signs illuminated by or containing flashing, intermittent, rotating or moving lights are prohibited in the Business B-2, Light Industry LI-1 and Light Industry LI-2 Districts.
- Off-premises signs are prohibited in all the residence districts.
- Off-premises signs are prohibited in all the business districts.
- Off-premises signs are prohibited in all the light industry districts.
- "Sold" or "in contract" realty signs are prohibited.

## Signs exempt from permit in Quogue

- No building permit shall be required for erection of a sign.
- Nothing in this article shall be construed to prohibit the Village from erecting and maintaining public information signs deemed to be necessary or desirable for public safety or welfare on any street or property owned by the Village.
- Nothing in this article shall be construed to prohibit any other governmental agency from erecting and maintaining public information signs deemed to be necessary or desirable for public safety or welfare on any street or property owned by such governmental agency.
- Nothing in this article shall be construed to prohibit a sign which is otherwise permitted by this article from containing a noncommercial message in place of the message provided for in this article, subject to all other requirements (all requirements other than the content of the message) of this article.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- The Planning Board may authorize and approve temporary on-site realty signs for approved subdivisions, with modifications to the above realty sign area and setback regulations, subject to specified conditions. Such temporary signs shall only be installed at the locations approved by the Planning Board, and the number of such temporary signs shall not exceed the number authorized by the Planning Board. Such temporary signs shall be in conformity with any conditions imposed by the Planning Board.

## Full detail

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