Queens County, NY Home Business: Signage Rules (2026)

22-22 Permitted Non-illuminated Accessory Signs — R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 R7 R8 R9 R10 R11 R12. In all districts, as indicated, non-illuminated accessory signs are permitted as set forth in this Section, subject to the provisions of Section 22-24 (Additional Regulations). 22-221 Nameplates or identification signs — (a) For all buildings containing residences, one nameplate, with an area not exceeding one square foot and indicating only the name or address of the occupant or a permitted occupation, is permitted for each dwelling unit or rooming unit. (b) For multiple dwellings, including apartment hotels, or for permitted non-residential buildings or other structures exclusive of hospitals and related facilities, one identification sign, with an area not exceeding 12 square feet and indicating only the name of the permitted use, the name or address of the building, or the name of the management thereof, is permitted. For community facility uses, except hospitals and related facilities, a bulletin board, with an area not exceeding 16 square feet, is also permitted. For any sign on awnings or canopies, the height of letters on any side of such awnings or canopies shall not exceed 12 inches. [...] 22-25 Number of Signs — Except as otherwise provided in Sections 22-22 (Permitted Non-illuminated Accessory Signs) or 22-231, not more than one sign is permitted for each use, building or dwelling unit, and not more than two signs for each professional office.