# Sign Regulations in Roslyn Estates, New York

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Roslyn Estates, New York (NY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-york/roslyn-estates
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/12381598#12381598)

## At a glance

Roslyn Estates, New York regulates 6 sign types across 2 zoning districts. Advertising Sign (Temporary Sale Sign)s in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 2 ft tall, 2 ft x 1 ft (2 sq ft), and 1 ft wide (Sec. § 76-6A-C). Most commercial signs in Roslyn Estates require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (2 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| C-1 Business District | 4 | 24 in | 9 sq ft | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 2 | 2 ft | 2 ft x 1 ft (2 sq ft) | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### C-1 Business District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign (Temporary 'For Sale' or 'For Rent') | — | 9 sq ft | — | — | — | On the property where the sale or rent is being conducted; not on public right-of-way or other properties | — | § 200-42A; § 76-6A, B, C |
| Facial Sign (Wall Sign) | 24 in | — | 75% of building face length, but not exceeding 50 ft | — | Maximum two (2) signs per business establishment | Affixed only to the main face of the building; not visible from a residence district; may not project above top of building nor beyond wall ends | — | § 200-42B-F, H-K |
| Sign affixed to interior of display window (Non-illuminated) | — | — | — | — | — | Affixed to interior side of display window | — | § 200-42G |
| Sign on valance of awning (Non-illuminated) | — | — | — | — | — | On valance of awning | — | § 200-42G |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Advertising Sign (Temporary Sale Sign) | 2 ft | 2 ft x 1 ft (2 sq ft) | 1 ft | — | One sign per sale | On property where sale is being conducted | — | § 76-6A-C |
| Street Sign | — | — | — | — | — | At all intersections, within street lines, as approved by Engineer | — | § 167-26 |

## Prohibited signs in Roslyn Estates

- No sign shall be placed on the public right-of-way or on property other than where the sale is being conducted.
- No lighted signs shall be used (for advertising signs related to property sales).
- No sign or part thereof shall contain or consist of banners, posters, pennants, ribbons, streamers, spinners or other similar moving, fluttering or revolving devices.
- Said devices, as well as strings of lights, shall not be used for the purposes of advertising or attracting attention when not part of a sign.
- Billboards, bulletin boards or similar sign boards are prohibited, except as may be erected by the Village or other governmental agency.
- No sign shall be illuminated by or contain flashing, intermittent, rotating or moving light or lights.
- Illuminated signs or any other illumination of buildings or parking areas shall be shielded so that no direct light rays shall penetrate a residence district.
- Exterior illumination of buildings and parking areas shall not exceed that necessary for security and safety.
- Unsafe or insecure signs are prohibited; they must be removed or repaired upon notice.

## Signs exempt from permit in Roslyn Estates

- Signs affixed to the interior of display windows and signs on valances of awnings are exempt from these regulations, provided that they are not illuminated.
- Billboards, bulletin boards or similar sign boards may be erected by the Village or other governmental agency.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Any person, corporation, partnership or association seeking to erect a sign must make written application to the Building Official on village-supplied forms, accompanied by an accurate drawing with all necessary dimensions, construction details, and a location diagram.
- If the applicant is not the property owner, an affidavit from the owner granting permission for the sign must be submitted.
- No sign permit shall be issued until the appropriate fee is paid to the Village Clerk.
- The Zoning Board of Appeals has the power to modify the provisions of the sign ordinance as provided elsewhere in the chapter.

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