# Sign Regulations in Tuckahoe, New York

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Tuckahoe, New York (NY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-york/tuckahoe
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/15652256#15652256)

## At a glance

Tuckahoe, New York regulates 19 sign types across 5 zoning districts. Monument Signs in the Gasoline Filling Stations zoning district are capped at 4 feet tall, 24 square feet (4 ft x 6 ft), and 6 feet wide (Sec. § 3-20.2.a). Most commercial signs in Tuckahoe require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (5 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Shopping Centers | 1 | 4 feet | 24 square feet (4 ft x 6 ft) | — |
| Gasoline Filling Stations | 4 | 4 feet | 24 square feet (4 ft x 6 ft) | — |
| Residential Districts, Multifamily Residential Properties | 5 | — | 12 square feet | — |
| Commercial Properties in Nonresidential Zoning Districts | 2 | — | 25 square feet | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 9 | 36 inches | 25 square feet (temporary, exempt at ≤25 sq ft) | — |

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

### Gasoline Filling Stations

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Monument Sign | 4 feet | 24 square feet (4 ft x 6 ft) | 6 feet | — | One monument sign in addition to other signs permitted | Entirely within the property line of the premises | — | § 3-20.2.a |
| Canopy Sign | — | — | — | — | 0 | On canopy | — | § 3-20.2.b |
| Fuel Pump Price Information Sign | — | — | — | — | — | On fuel pump mount | — | § 3-20.2.c |
| Canopy Illumination | — | — | — | — | — | On gasoline filling station canopies | — | § 3-20.2.d |

### Residential Districts, Multifamily Residential Properties

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Identification Sign (One-Family, Two-Family, Multifamily, Memorial or Historic Structure) | — | One square foot | — | — | One per property | Affixed to structure, or as freestanding monument or post-and-arm sign | — | § 3-20.3.a.i, § 3-20.3.c.i |
| Real Estate Sign (Residential) | — | 4 square feet | — | At least 15 feet from curb where possible | One per property | Only on subject property, at least 15 feet from the curb where possible | — | § 3-20.3.a.iii |
| Construction Sign (Residential) | — | 10 square feet | — | — | One per project | On property only (not in right-of-way) | — | § 3-20.3.a.iv |
| Bulletin Board or Announcement Sign (Educational or Religious Institution) | — | 12 square feet | — | 15 feet from street or property line if freestanding | One per institution | On or adjacent to wall, or if freestanding, not nearer than 15 feet to any street or property line | — | § 3-20.3.a.v |
| Temporary Sign (Garage/Tag Sale) | — | 4 square feet (2 ft x 2 ft) | — | — | One per sale | On site of the sale only | — | § 3-20.3.b |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall-Mounted Sign | 24 inches (vertical) | — | 75% of building width (max 30 feet) | — | One principal wall sign per facade per business | Mounted directly on and parallel to building wall. | — | § 3-19.1.1, § 3-19.1.5, § 3-19.1.7, § 3-19.1.10 |
| Monument Sign | 6 feet | 24 square feet | — | — | One secondary sign per business (when used as secondary) | On private property (unless Village consents to public property) | — | § 3-19.1.2 |
| Window Sign (Exterior) | — | Max 1/3 of total window area | — | — | One secondary window sign per facade as permitted | On exterior, visible from sidewalk/public place. | — | § 3-19.1.3 |
| Banner (Temporary) | — | 25 square feet (temporary, exempt at ≤25 sq ft) | — | — | One banner at a time per business | On building facade or other approved surface, not on awnings. | — | § 3-18.1, § 3-19.1.4 |
| Sandwich Board Sign (Portable Sign) | 36 inches | — | 25 inches | — | One per business, in addition to principal and secondary signs | Directly in front of business, on private property, or Village right-of-way if necessary (with insurance, indemnification); must not obstruct pedestrian or driver sight lines. | — | § 3-19.1.6.a |
| Post-and-Arm Sign / Blade Sign | — | 5 square feet | — | — | One per business, in addition to principal and secondary sign | On premises | — | § 3-19.1.6.c |
| Awning | — | — | — | Min height 7 ft above sidewalk | — | Above windows/doors; installed per architectural frame. | — | § 3-19.1.8 |
| Temporary Sign (General Exempt) | — | 4 square feet (2 ft x 2 ft) | — | — | Exempt as described | On premises; windows or interior at least 5 ft from glass if not affixed to window. | — | § 3-18.1, § 3-18.2 |

## Prohibited signs in Tuckahoe

- Exterior signs containing product or service advertising or trade names separate from the name of the business.
- Neon signs and LED signs.
- Non-street-level window signs, except in industrially zoned areas.
- Off-premises signs and billboards, except as expressly permitted herein.
- Painted signs.
- Pole/Pylon signs.
- Portable signs, except as expressly permitted herein.
- Representational signs.
- Self-illuminated signs.
- Signs or sign supports placed on the roof of a building and signs on parapets of buildings with more than one story. For the purpose of this article, a mansard fascia shall be considered a parapet.
- Signs illuminated by or containing flashing, intermittent, rotating or moving lights, or which vary in intensity or color or that resemble traffic control devices.
- Signs with visible moving, revolving or rotating parts, or visible mechanical movement, except a traditional barber pole made of nonreflective materials.
- Signs constructed of or containing mirrors or other reflective materials.
- Signs that emit smoke, vapors, particles, or sounds.
- Signs that, by dimension, placement or visible light sources, obstruct the traversing by or the vision of pedestrians, cyclists or motorists traveling on or entering buildings, public streets, sidewalks or rights-of-way.
- Signs or exterior displays consisting of pennants, flags (except for one American Standard), ribbons, streamers, spinners, or similar moving, fluttering, or revolving devices, except as expressly permitted herein.
- Signs that are painted, pasted, or printed on any wall, facade, roof, door mansard, curbstone, flagstone, pavement or any portion of any sidewalk or street, except house numbers and traffic control signs.
- Signs placed upon any covered way, fencing or barricades other than those of the owner, tenant or occupant of the premises or the contractor engaged in the construction of the building in front of which such covered way, barricade or fence is located.
- Signs placed upon benches or waste receptacles, except for a plaque not in excess of 36 square inches in area identifying the donor of the bench or the receptacle.
- Signs and bills placed upon fences or barriers around construction sites.
- Signs or sign structures that interfere in any way with free use of any fire escape or emergency exit.
- Signs that contain any lighting or control mechanism that may cause interference with radio, television, or other communications signals.
- Signs with the optical illusion of movement, changing copy or holograms.
- Temporary signs except as expressly permitted herein.

## Signs exempt from permit in Tuckahoe

- Temporary banners not in excess of 25 square feet and posted for less than 30 days are exempt from Sign and Awning Review Board review, with written permission from the Village Clerk required.
- Temporary signs not in excess of two feet by two feet and posted for less than 30 days do not need a permit and are exempt from Sign and Awning Review Board approval.
- Temporary banners by not-for-profit organizations are subject to approval of the Village Board of Trustees, not the Sign and Awning Review Board.
- Informational signs, not exceeding one square foot per door or window; such signs shall not be illuminated.
- Holiday lights and decorations displayed in season, provided they are removed within 14 days after the holiday or event.
- Signs incorporated into machinery or equipment by a manufacturer or distributor (e.g., vending machines, newspaper racks, telephone booths, gasoline pumps) identifying only the product/service dispensed by the machine or equipment.
- Warning signs to indicate dangers such as trespassing or hazards, not exceeding one square foot, or as deemed adequate by the Building Inspector for special conditions.
- Alarm or security signs, no more than one square foot in area.
- Interior directory signs on commercial or multifamily residential properties which are not visible from any public street.
- On-premises directional signs for the convenience of the public (identifying parking areas, fire zones, entrances/exits, etc.); business names allowed, but advertising messages excluded.
- Identification numbers on buildings, three to eight inches in height, plainly legible from the center of the street, and near a source of illumination.
- Professional name plates, not exceeding one square foot in area and 18 inches in length, placed flat against the exterior wall or door; uniform design required in buildings with multiple establishments.
- Political signs, not exceeding 20 square feet, limited in number, with erection and removal timing required.
- Traffic or other municipal signs, legal notices, railroad crossing signs, danger signs and temporary emergency or nonadvertising signs as may be approved by the Building Inspector, Superintendent of Highways and/or Chief of Police.
- One parking and/or towing sign per 75 parking spaces, inside a private lot, not greater than five square feet, black/white or red/white only.
- Real estate 'For Sale' or 'For Rent' signs for commercial properties in nonresidential zones, at most one sign, not larger than two by two feet, installed in interior window, limited to minimal text and color.
- Construction signs for commercial/multifamily properties, one temporary sign up to 25 square feet, only on private property, removed after construction.
- The Village of Tuckahoe, its agents, departments, or officials are not subject to the requirements of the sign ordinance.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A permit and approval by the Sign and Awning Review Board is required to erect, alter, relocate, reconstruct, or maintain any sign or awning (except where specifically exempt). The permit must be obtained from the Building Inspector.
- An application for a sign/awning permit must be made on forms prescribed by the Sign and Awning Review Board and provided by the Building Inspector. The application requires: drawings, renderings, samples, photographs, descriptions of construction details, location plan, lighting/landscaping info, method of attachment, proof of ownership or owner's consent, proof of insurance, and a filing fee.
- Approval by the Sign and Awning Review Board as to design, colors, materials, illumination, location, and size must be obtained before signs/awnings requiring a permit are erected.
- A sign or awning permit is required from the Building Inspector following approval by the Sign and Awning Review Board.
- Exceptions (variances) to sign requirements may be granted by the Sign and Awning Review Board under specified circumstances through an application detailing nonconformities and reasons for exception.
- Signs and awnings requiring a permit may only be erected, constructed, reconstructed, or altered after: (i) Sign and Awning Review Board approval, (ii) building permit is granted, (iii) payment of required fees and proof of insurance is submitted.
- Permit applications for banners larger than 25 square feet are required to be made to the Sign and Awning Review Board.
- Certain signs in residential districts (identification monument or post-and-arm signs for multifamily or nonconforming uses) require approval of the Sign and Awning Review Board and a permit from the Building Inspector.

## Full detail

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