# Sign Regulations in Yonkers, New York

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Yonkers, New York (NY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-york/yonkers
- **Data last verified:** 2026-05-04
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/15113414)

## At a glance

Yonkers, New York regulates 17 sign types across 7 zoning districts. Pole Signs in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 25 ft tall and 75 sq ft per face, with a Projection over property line ≤12 in (with 10 ft clearance above grade) setback (Sec. Ch. 47 §47-3(B); §47-5(A)(1); §47-7(B)(1)-(5); §47-8). Most commercial signs in Yonkers require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (7 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 11 | 25 ft | 75 sq ft per face | — |
| BR District (Restricted Business) | 11 | 25 ft | 75 sq ft per face | — |
| Downtown Districts | 4 | ≤25 ft | ≤75 sq ft per face | — |
| Artisans & Industry Special District (A & I) | 2 | No higher than immediately above the ground-floor windows | ≤9 sq ft (3 ft by 3 ft) | — |
| Ludlow Mixed-Use District (L-MX) | 9 | As per Chapter 47 | ≤75 sq ft per face | — |
| Casino Special District | 2 | — | Size determined by Planning Board during site plan review | — |
| Mixed-Use District (D-MX); Downtown Industrial Research and Technology District (D-IRT); South Broadway District (SB) | 1 | — | ≤8 sq ft | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 7 zones)

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ground Sign (Freestanding) | 16 ft if combustible; 35 ft if noncombustible | — | 20 ft maximum horizontal width | ≥10 ft from any other ground or pole sign; ≥15 ft from corner point at street intersections; may not extend beyond property line | 1 for first 10,000 sq ft + 1 per additional 5,000 sq ft; max 3 per location | Supported by 2 or more uprights on the ground (not attached to a building); must be ≥10 ft from any other ground or pole sign; on corner lots must be set back ≥15 ft from the corner point (intersection of property lines) | — | Ch. 47 §47-3(B); §47-5(A)(1); §47-7(A)(1)-(9); §47-8; §47-10(C) |
| Pole Sign | 25 ft | 75 sq ft per face | — | Projection over property line ≤12 in (with 10 ft clearance above grade) | 1 for first 10,000 sq ft + 1 per additional 5,000 sq ft; max 3 per location | Affixed to a single upright pole without guys/braces; may not project over a property line by more than 12 in, and lower edge must be ≥10 ft above grade if projecting over property line | — | Ch. 47 §47-3(B); §47-5(A)(1); §47-7(B)(1)-(5); §47-8 |
| Wall Sign | Vertical dimension (height) ≤4 ft | Width limited to ≤70% of the building wall length where placed | — | May not extend over public right-of-way beyond 12 in | — | Affixed to a building wall (including parapet walls); must not interfere with Fire Department operations | — | Ch. 47 §47-3(B); §47-5(A)(3); §47-7(C)(1)-(6); §47-8 |
| Roof Sign (Existing Only; New Prohibited) | Up to 20 ft above roof on non-fire-resistive buildings; up to 25 ft above roof on fire-resistive buildings | — | Max length 25 ft | ≥5 ft from building walls; clearances as above | — | On/over roof with principal supports on roof | — | Ch. 47 §47-7(D)(1)-(8); §47-13(B)(2) |
| Projecting Sign (Permitted only in D-MX, D-IRT, SB) | — | 8 sq ft maximum area | — | Must comply with projection limits over sidewalk; general prohibition against projecting over streets except as permitted | 1 per ground-floor use (1 per street frontage on a corner lot) | Mounted on or immediately above facade/storefront of the ground-floor use; not mounted higher than the ground-floor use it serves | — | Ch. 47 §47-7(F)(1)-(5) |
| Vertical Sign | ≤15 ft | — | ≤2.5 ft | Projection ≤12 in over public way | — | Affixed to front, side, or rear of a structure | — | Ch. 47 §47-7(H)(1)-(6); §47-5(A)(3); §47-8 |
| Angle Sign | ≤10 ft vertical dimension | — | ≤1.5 ft per face | Projection ≤12 in over public way | — | Affixed to front, side, or rear wall | — | Ch. 47 §47-7(I)(1)-(6); §47-5(A)(3); §47-8 |
| Billboard (Off-Site Advertising) (Existing Only; New Prohibited) | Ground-mounted: ≤16 ft if combustible; ≤25 ft if noncombustible. Roof-mounted: ≤20 ft above roof (non-fire-resistive); ≤25 ft above roof (fire-resistive) | — | Unit width ≤25 ft (per sign unit) | As specified for ground and roof installations | — | Off-site advertising sign on ground, wall, or roof | — | Ch. 47 §47-7(J)(1)-(5); §47-13(B)(1), (C)-(G); §47-5(A)(2) |

### BR District (Restricted Business)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ground Sign (Freestanding) | 16 ft if combustible; 35 ft if noncombustible | — | 20 ft maximum horizontal width | ≥10 ft from any other ground or pole sign; ≥15 ft from corner point at street intersections; may not extend beyond property line | 1 for first 10,000 sq ft + 1 per additional 5,000 sq ft; max 3 per location | Supported by 2 or more uprights on the ground (not attached to a building); must be ≥10 ft from any other ground or pole sign; on corner lots must be set back ≥15 ft from the corner point (intersection of property lines) | — | Ch. 47 §47-3(B); §47-5(A)(1); §47-7(A)(1)-(9); §47-8; §47-10(C) |
| Pole Sign | 25 ft | 75 sq ft per face | — | Projection over property line ≤12 in (with 10 ft clearance above grade) | 1 for first 10,000 sq ft + 1 per additional 5,000 sq ft; max 3 per location | Affixed to a single upright pole without guys/braces; may not project over a property line by more than 12 in, and lower edge must be ≥10 ft above grade if projecting over property line | — | Ch. 47 §47-3(B); §47-5(A)(1); §47-7(B)(1)-(5); §47-8 |
| Wall Sign | Vertical dimension (height) ≤4 ft | Width limited to ≤70% of the building wall length where placed | — | May not extend over public right-of-way beyond 12 in | — | Affixed to a building wall (including parapet walls); must not interfere with Fire Department operations | — | Ch. 47 §47-3(B); §47-5(A)(3); §47-7(C)(1)-(6); §47-8 |
| Roof Sign (Existing Only; New Prohibited) | Up to 20 ft above roof on non-fire-resistive buildings; up to 25 ft above roof on fire-resistive buildings | — | Max length 25 ft | ≥5 ft from building walls; clearances as above | — | On/over roof with principal supports on roof | — | Ch. 47 §47-7(D)(1)-(8); §47-13(B)(2) |
| Vertical Sign | ≤15 ft | — | ≤2.5 ft | Projection ≤12 in over public way | — | Affixed to front, side, or rear of a structure | — | Ch. 47 §47-7(H)(1)-(6); §47-5(A)(3); §47-8 |
| Angle Sign | ≤10 ft vertical dimension | — | ≤1.5 ft per face | Projection ≤12 in over public way | — | Affixed to front, side, or rear wall | — | Ch. 47 §47-7(I)(1)-(6); §47-5(A)(3); §47-8 |
| Billboard (Off-Site Advertising) (Existing Only; New Prohibited) | Ground-mounted: ≤16 ft if combustible; ≤25 ft if noncombustible. Roof-mounted: ≤20 ft above roof (non-fire-resistive); ≤25 ft above roof (fire-resistive) | — | Unit width ≤25 ft (per sign unit) | As specified for ground and roof installations | — | Off-site advertising sign on ground, wall, or roof | — | Ch. 47 §47-7(J)(1)-(5); §47-13(B)(1), (C)-(G); §47-5(A)(2) |
| Time and Temperature Sign | — | ≤15 sq ft | — | — | Max 1 per tract | On site; counts towards maximum permitted signs at the site | — | Ch. 47 §47-7(K)(1)-(7) |

### Ludlow Mixed-Use District (L-MX)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | Vertical dimension ≤4 ft | Width ≤70% of wall length | — | Projection over public way ≤12 in | — | Affixed to building wall/parapet | — | Ch. 43 §43-243; Ch. 47 §47-7(C); §47-3(B); §47-5 |
| Ground Sign (Freestanding) | 16 ft combustible; 35 ft noncombustible | — | Max horizontal width 20 ft | ≥10 ft from other ground/pole signs; ≥15 ft from corner point | 1 for first 10,000 sq ft + 1 per +5,000 sq ft; max 3 | On ground; ≥10 ft from other ground/pole signs; corner setback ≥15 ft | — | Ch. 43 §43-243; Ch. 47 §47-7(A) |
| Pole Sign | ≤25 ft | ≤75 sq ft per face | — | Projection over property line ≤12 in (with ≥10 ft clearance) | 1 for first 10,000 sq ft + 1 per +5,000 sq ft; max 3 | Single upright pole; projection over property line ≤12 in with ≥10 ft clearance | — | Ch. 43 §43-243; Ch. 47 §47-7(B) |
| Vertical Sign | ≤15 ft | — | ≤2.5 ft | Projection over public way ≤12 in | — | Affixed to front/side/rear of structure | — | Ch. 43 §43-243; Ch. 47 §47-7(H) |
| Angle Sign | ≤10 ft vertical dimension | — | ≤1.5 ft per face | Projection over public way ≤12 in | — | Affixed to front/side/rear wall | — | Ch. 43 §43-243; Ch. 47 §47-7(I) |
| Roof Sign (Existing Only; New Prohibited) | See general limits (20 ft/25 ft above roof per construction type) | — | Max length 25 ft | As per Chapter 47 | — | On/over roof | — | Ch. 43 §43-243; Ch. 47 §47-7(D); §47-13(B)(2) |
| Billboard (Off-Site Advertising) (Existing Only; New Prohibited) | As per Chapter 47 | — | Unit width ≤25 ft | As per Chapter 47 | — | Ground/wall/roof as defined | — | Ch. 43 §43-243; Ch. 47 §47-7(J); §47-13(B)(1) |
| Time and Temperature Sign | — | ≤15 sq ft | — | — | 1 per tract | On-site; counts towards max signs | — | Ch. 43 §43-243; Ch. 47 §47-7(K) |

## Prohibited signs in Yonkers

- No sign may be erected, altered, relocated, removed, painted, repaired, or maintained except in conformity with Chapter 47 and only by a licensed sign erector with a valid sign permit (Yonkers Code §47-3(A), §47-3(B), §47-5(A)).
- It is unlawful to tack, place, post, paint, print, or nail any sign/handbill/advertisement on public property or in public places (e.g., curbs, sidewalks, streets/highways, hydrants, lampposts, trees, utility poles, fences, benches, traffic signal stanchions, public buildings, or any other item/structure in any street), unless authorized by the City (Code §47-10(A)).
- Signs may not be installed, erected, constructed, or maintained so as to obstruct any fire escape, window, or door, and no sign may be attached to a fire escape (Code §47-10(C)).
- New signs that flash, rotate, move, or change in color or form are prohibited (time-and-temperature signs excepted); existing such signs must be made non-flashing/non-moving (Code §47-13(A)).
- New off-site (off-premises) signs are prohibited (Code §47-13(B)(1)).
- New rooftop signs (on or over the roof or above roof/parapet level) are prohibited (Code §47-13(B)(2)).
- Outdoor signs advertising tobacco or alcohol products are prohibited within 1,000 feet of any public or private school, public park, or place of worship (Code §47-13(B)(3)).
- New marquee signs are prohibited; no future marquee installations are permitted (Code §47-7(E)(5)).
- Projecting signs are generally prohibited citywide; they are permitted only in the D‑MX, D‑IRT, and South Broadway Special Districts and must meet specified requirements (Code §47-7(F)(1), §47-7(F)(5)).
- No electrified sign may be erected without the proper underwriters' label; electrification must be performed by a City-licensed electrician after securing necessary permits; electrified signs must be nonflashing (Code §47-8(A)–(C)).
- Illuminated signs may not use red or green lighting where, in the opinion of the Commissioner, it would obscure or detract from traffic control lights; color lighting shall avoid traffic red and green (Code §47-8(E)).
- Signs located on City property may remain only until the expiration of any applicable lease or agreement; such agreements shall be terminated immediately if authorized by their terms (Code §47-10(D)).

## Signs exempt from permit in Yonkers

- Temporary signs that are not permanently attached to a building or other permanent structure and not permanently affixed to the ground, displayed for no more than 90 days, and not exceeding 16 square feet in area are exempt from most provisions of Chapter 47, provided they are properly secured and remain subject to §§47-1, 47-2, 47-8, 47-10, 47-12, 47-13, and 47-14 (Code §47-6(A)(1)).
- Signs less than two square feet in area are exempt from most provisions of Chapter 47, provided they are properly secured and remain subject to §§47-1, 47-2, 47-8, 47-10, 47-12, 47-13, and 47-14 (Code §47-6(A)(2)).
- Signs on the premises of entities exempt from federal taxation under 26 U.S.C. §501(c)(3) are exempt from sign fees but are otherwise fully subject to all requirements of Chapter 47 (Code §47-6(B)).

## Sign permit fees & timelines in Yonkers

| Item | Details | Citation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Installation permit: Ground, roof, pole, or vertical signs (non-billboard), nonilluminated | $1 per square foot | § 47-5(A)(1)(a)[1] |
| Standard Review | granted or denied within 10 days of the filing of a complete application (starts when Filing of a complete sign permit or license application) | § 47-3(I) |

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## Full detail

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