# Sign Regulations in Woodridge, New York

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Woodridge, New York (NY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-york/woodridge
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/31377675#31377675)

## At a glance

Woodridge, New York regulates 14 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Freestanding Sign - Pole or Portable Sign (Option 2)s in the RR District, VC District, BLI District zoning district are capped at 20 ft tall and 32 sq ft (for both sides combined), with a 25 ft setback from right-of-way setback (Sec. §400-37I(1)). Most commercial signs in Woodridge 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 | 8 | — | 64 sq ft total surface area | — |
| RR District, VC District, BLI District | 5 | 20 ft | 64 sq ft (for both sides combined) | — |
| R-1 District, R-2 District | 3 | — | 32 sq ft (both sides combined) or 20 sq ft (one side) | — |

## 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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| All Signs (General Standards) | — | Permanently placed signs of 16 sq ft or more in surface area on one side require permit | — | Side yard setbacks apply per principal structure in the district. | — | Not allowed on roof or above roof line. Must not interfere with 50-foot clear-sight triangles for public safety. | — | §400-37 (A)-(F), (O) |
| Freestanding Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | §400-37(F)(9), (M) |
| Temporary Advertising Sign or Banner | — | 64 sq ft total surface area | — | — | — | — | — | §400-37(N) |
| Political Sign (Temporary, General) | — | 16 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | §400-37S |
| Garage Sale Sign | — | 4 sq ft per sign | — | — | Maximum 4 per sale | — | — | §224-11 |
| Name Plate Sign | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | 1 per lot | — | — | §400-37I(3) |
| Traffic Directional Sign (Entrance/Exit/Parking) | — | No greater than necessary for normal legibility | — | — | — | For normal and safe flow of traffic | — | §400-37L |
| Street Name Sign | — | — | — | — | One at each intersection | At every street intersection, as constructed by the developer | — | §344-25 |

### RR District, VC District, BLI District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign - Per Lot (Option 1) | — | — | — | — | 1 per lot or 1 per 200 ft of lot frontage, up to 3 | — | — | §400-37I |
| Freestanding Sign - Pole or Portable Sign (Option 2) | 20 ft | 32 sq ft (for both sides combined) | — | 25 ft setback from right-of-way | 1 per lot or 1 per 200 ft of lot frontage, up to 3 | — | — | §400-37I(1) |
| Freestanding Sign - Ground Sign (Option 3) | 6 ft | 64 sq ft (for both sides combined) | — | — | 1 per lot or 1 per 200 ft of lot frontage, up to 3 | — | — | §400-37I(2) |
| Wall Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Flush to building or extending out no more than 18 inches from structural wall | — | §400-37J |
| Name Plate Sign | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | 1 per lot | On lot | — | §400-37I(3) |

### R-1 District, R-2 District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Real Estate Sign (Sold/Rented) | — | — | — | — | — | On premises | — | §400-37K(1) |
| Real Estate Development Sign | — | 32 sq ft (both sides combined) or 20 sq ft (one side) | — | — | Up to 2 per property; 2 per frontage if >1 street | On premises being sold/developed | — | §400-37K(2) |
| Name Plate Sign | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | 1 per lot | On lot | — | §400-37I(3) |

## Prohibited signs in Woodridge

- Signs shall not be permitted on the roof or above the roof line of the building to which they are attached.
- No part of any sign shall project above the top or beyond the ends of the wall surface upon which it is located or extend more than 18 inches perpendicular from such surface.
- No sign, except a public sign, visible from a public street, shall use the words 'stop,' 'danger,' or any other word, phrase, symbol or character that could be interpreted by a motorist as being a public safety warning or traffic sign.
- No light shall be permitted that by reason of intensity, color, location, movement or direction of its beam may interfere with public safety.
- No sign or other advertising material or merchandise displayed for such purpose shall be attached to any tree, utility pole, fence, fence post, communication tower or device, or public structure or other object not intended for such use.
- The sign must not be an overhead danger or obstacle to persons below.
- The sign should never block the view of any other signs.
- The sign should not substantially interfere with the views to and from other enterprises or residences.
- No sign shall exceed in height one-half its distance from the highway right-of-way, notwithstanding any other height limitation which may also be applicable.
- No owner of any sign or lessee or owner of any land upon which the sign is located shall permit such sign to become unsightly or in such disrepair or dangerous condition as to endanger the public or to become a public nuisance, including but not limited to illegibility, partially collapsed or broken supports, vegetation blocking sign views or other sign damage.
- All signs shall be immediately removed when the reasons for their erection no longer apply.

## Signs exempt from permit in Woodridge

- Official public signs and traffic signs are exempt from side yard setback requirements and other use restrictions that apply to non-public signs.
- Signs designed to influence the action of voters (political signs), provided they are stationary, unlighted, temporary, not displayed more than 30 days prior or more than 5 days after an election, and do not exceed 16 square feet in area, do not require a permit.
- Signs to provide for the normal and safe flow of traffic into and out of a place of business such as entrance, exit, and parking signs are permitted in excess of the limitations otherwise provided and must be no greater in size than necessary for persons of normal vision to observe.
- Signs bearing the words 'sold' or 'rented' or similar phrases with the name of the person effecting sale or rental, provided such signs are removed within 14 days after the sale, rental, or lease.
- Permanent signs with political messages are authorized for property owners, subject to the same standards as applicable to commercial signs permitted on such property.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- All freestanding signs and signs of 24 square feet or more in total surface area on one side, including wall signs, shall be submitted to the Planning Board for review and approval prior to permit issuance.
- Lighted signs of 12 square feet or more in sign area must be submitted to the Planning Board for review and approval prior to permit issuance.
- A graphic presentation of the placement and appearance of the proposed sign (placement, design, location in relation to buildings/property features, illumination, materials, and text) must be included in every permit application.
- Landscape plans are required for all freestanding signs of 32 square feet or more in surface area on one side.
- Business and property owners are encouraged to submit master signage plans for their properties, specifying the location, dimensions, type, design, and number of all signs, prepared by a qualified professional.
- Master signage plans must be submitted to the Planning Board for approval.
- The Planning Board may, when approving a master signage plan, waive certain standards (except for pole signs, billboards, and projecting signs) if the plan meets review criteria.
- When a master signage plan has been approved, no further permits will be required for signs in compliance with the plan.

## Full detail

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