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Sign Regulations in White Plains, NY (2026)

3 verified sign regulations for White Plains, New York, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Political Signs

Political campaign signs on private property are protected speech and broadly permitted. White Plains applies content-neutral size and placement limits (typically 4-6 sq ft in residential zones) consistent with Reed v. Town of Gilbert (2015).

signs/political-signs

Few Restrictions

Garage Sale Signs

Garage sale signs may be placed only on the sale property and, with adjacent owner permission, nearby private property — never on utility poles, street trees, or public right-of-way. Signs must be removed within 24 hours of sale end.

signs/garage-sale-signs

Some Restrictions

Holiday Displays

Residential holiday decorations (lights, inflatables, religious symbols) are broadly permitted without a permit. Temporary displays may exceed normal sign size limits but must not create traffic hazards, block sightlines, or violate light-trespass rules.

signs/holiday-displays

Few Restrictions

Looking for Westchester County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement White Plains city rules.

Sign Regulations in Westchester County