# Sign Regulations in Sagaponack, New York

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Sagaponack, New York (NY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-york/sagaponack
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/8083219#8083219)

## At a glance

Sagaponack, New York regulates 16 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Pole Signs in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 8 ft (to top of pole) tall and 16 sq ft, with a 20 ft from all property lines setback (Sec. §245-25B(4), (3), (1), (2)). Most commercial signs in Sagaponack require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (3 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 12 | 8 ft (to top of pole) | 24 sq ft | — |
| Residential zoning district | 4 | 6 ft above natural grade | 12 sq ft | — |
| Commercial signs | 4 | — | 24 sq ft | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | — | 24 sq ft | — | — | 1 per wall facing a public street frontage per business | Mounted on, attached to, or incorporated into wall, mansard roof, or parapet. | — | §245-25A, §245-27, §245-28 |
| Freestanding Sign | — | — | — | At least 20 feet from all property lines | 1 per business | Detached from building, rooted in ground | — | §245-25B |
| Pole Sign | 8 ft (to top of pole) | 16 sq ft | — | 20 ft from all property lines | 1 per business | Freestanding, supported by a single pole in ground | — | §245-25B(4), (3), (1), (2) |
| Monument Sign | 6 ft | 24 sq ft | — | 20 ft from all property lines | 1 per business | Freestanding, aggregate support width ≥ 40% width of sign | — | §245-25B(5), (3), (1), (2) |
| Real Estate Sign | 4 ft above natural grade | 4 sq ft | — | Not in street right-of-way | 1 per property | Anywhere on property, not in or interfering with public or street right-of-way | — | §245-25E, §245-23A(8) |
| Construction Sign | — | 8 sq ft | — | — | 1 per construction site | At construction site, not interfering with any public right-of-way | — | §245-25F, §245-23A(8) |
| Subdivision and Site Plan Sign | — | 24 sq ft | — | 20 ft from all property lines; corner clearance requirements apply | — | On property subject to subdivision/site plan, must be set back min 20 ft from all property lines | — | §245-25G(1) |
| Residential Development Identification Sign | 6 ft above natural grade | 12 sq ft | — | 20 ft from front, 25 ft from other property lines. Corner clearance applies. | 1 | At least 20 ft from front, 25 ft from other property lines | — | §245-26C |

### Residential zoning district

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Professional Sign | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | 1 per residence | At residence | — | §245-26A |
| Residential Development Identification Sign | 6 ft above natural grade | 12 sq ft | — | 20 ft from front lot line, 25 ft from all other property lines; corner clearance applies | 1 per residential development | At least 20 ft from front lot line, 25 ft from all other lot lines; compliance with corner clearance | — | §245-26C |
| Real Estate Sign (Residential) | 4 ft above natural grade | 4 sq ft | — | — | 1 per property | Anywhere on property, not in or interfering with public or street right-of-way | — | §245-25E, §240-6A(1) |
| Construction Sign (Residential) | — | 8 sq ft | — | — | 1 per construction site | At construction site, not in public right-of-way | — | §245-25F |

### Commercial signs

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | — | 24 sq ft | — | — | 1 per wall facing public street frontage per business | Wall facing public street frontage, attached, mounted or incorporated into wall | — | §245-25A, §245-27, §245-28 |
| Freestanding Sign (Includes Pole and Monument Signs) | — | — | — | Minimum 20 ft from all property lines; building must be set back 40 ft or more. | 1 per business | Freestanding; only if building set back at least 40 feet from front lot line. Minimum 20 ft setback from all property lines. | — | §245-25B(1-5), §245-27, §245-28 |
| Window Sign | — | — | — | — | 1 per window/door; if >2 on wall, 2 per wall | Affixed to window or within 4 ft of inside window/door (visible from exterior). | — | §245-25C, §245-23A(9) |
| Parking Sign (Commercial) | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | — | On property, not in public right-of-way | — | §245-25D |

## Prohibited signs in Sagaponack

- No sign shall be installed or erected within the Village unless it complies with all provisions of the Sign ordinance and receives appropriate approvals (except where exempt).
- Roof signs are prohibited.
- Neon or neon-type signs are prohibited.
- Billboards and other off-premises signs, including off-premises real estate or directional signs, are prohibited.
- Outside streamers, spinners, inflatables, or other similar devices (including product-shaped devices) are prohibited.
- Directional window signs or flag displays are prohibited.
- Balloons filled with gas, helium, air or similar matter are prohibited.
- Flashing or moving signs are prohibited.
- Projecting or blade signs are prohibited.
- Temporary or permanent signs resting on, attached to, or inside any vehicles, buildings, fences, telephone poles, or other structures to circumvent ordinance restrictions are prohibited.
- No sign other than those by a governmental agency may be erected or placed within the right-of-way lines of a public street.
- No lettering is permitted on any sign supports.
- No sign shall be located so as to detract from or obstruct historical buildings from public view.
- Neon or day-glow-type colors are prohibited on signs.
- Internally lit plastic signs, neon signs and other similarly lighted signs are prohibited.
- Signs shall not be illuminated unless the premises is open for business.
- The outlining by illumination of all or part of a building (such as gable, roof, window, wall, etc.) is prohibited (except lighting consistent with Chapter 119, Lighting).
- No more than one freestanding sign is permitted per lot after December 31, 2012 (preexisting nonconforming signs subject to amortization).
- Obsolete signs and their supports must be removed within 60 days after the relevant use or activity has ceased or the property has become vacant.
- It is unlawful to post or hang any sign, handbill, placard, notice, or sign on any post, pole, tree, fence, bridge, wall of a building, or any object in a public street, right-of-way, or public place.

## Signs exempt from permit in Sagaponack

- A street number sign plus up to two additional signs not exceeding four square feet in area in aggregate incorporated in a single pole or monument sign are exempt from permit and fee requirements.
- A flag of the United States not exceeding 60 square feet in area is exempt from permit and fee requirements.
- Historical markers, memorial signs/plaques, names of buildings and dates of erection, and emblems installed by governmental agencies not exceeding six square feet are exempt from permit and fee requirements.
- On-premises directional signs for convenience of the public (parking, fire zones, entrances/exits) not exceeding four square feet in area and six feet in height are exempt from permit and fee requirements.
- Temporary private homeowner garage sale, open house, and yard sale signs on the homeowner's property, not exceeding four square feet and displayed for no more than seven consecutive days, are exempt from permit and fee requirements.
- Political signs not exceeding two per lot or four square feet in size each are exempt from permit and fee requirements.
- Interior signs (illuminated or not) intended solely for internal consumption and not visible from outside the building are exempt from permit and fee requirements.
- Parking, real estate, or construction signs meeting the requirements of relevant Code sections (§245-25D–F) are exempt from permit and fee requirements.
- Window signs meeting the requirements set forth in §245-25C are exempt from permit and fee requirements.
- Signs being amortized pursuant to the chapter are exempt from permit requirements until the compliance deadline.
- Village of Sagaponack is exempt from the ordinance’s restrictions and may erect/maintain any signs deemed in the public interest.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- All applications for sign permits must include plans, specifications, and drawings as required by the Building Inspector (§245-28A(1)).
- Approval from the Planning Board or the Architectural and Historic Review Board (AHRB) is required for all signs relating to a project that requires their respective approval under Village Code (§245-28A(2)).
- A Master Sign Plan is defined as a set of design standards to unify signs for a multi-use building or complex, covering letter/logo sizes, style, color, lighting, type, architectural features, etc. (definition section).
- Any sign on property subject to a subdivision or site plan application must be approved by the Planning Board or AHRB and comply with their conditions (§245-25G(1)), including sign area, location, and display period.
- Any identification or other signs erected following completion of subdivision or site plan activity are subject to Planning Board approval (§245-25G(2)).
- All requests for variances from sign requirements must be made to the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) (§245-30E).

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