Larchmont, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 215 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 215-11
Maintenance of signs
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All signs permitted by reason of other regulations or as lawful nonconforming uses shall be maintained in good repair, and printed matter, pictures or illustrations contained thereon shall be completely maintained or, when no longer in use, completely removed.
Section 215-11 of Larchmont's Code of Ordinances establishes that any sign legally displayed on a property—whether permitted under current regulations or grandfathered as a nonconforming use—must be kept in good physical condition. The text, images, or illustrations on such signs must either be fully maintained in a legible and intact state or, once the sign is no longer in active use, entirely removed. The rule applies to the sign's content as well as its overall structure, leaving no middle ground between full upkeep and complete removal.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under Larchmont Code ch. 215 § 215-11 generally keep all permitted and nonconforming signs in sound physical condition, ensuring that lettering, graphics, and images remain intact and legible. When a sign's purpose ends—such as when a business closes or a use changes—compliant operators remove the sign and all of its printed content entirely rather than leaving blank or deteriorating displays. Routine inspections of signage help operators catch peeling, fading, or structural deterioration before a code-compliance issue arises.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 215-11 of Larchmont's Code of Ordinances can be relevant to tenants who observe deteriorating or abandoned signs on their rental property, since landlords are required to maintain or fully remove such signage. If a sign is in disrepair or has been left in place after it is no longer in use, tenants may have grounds to raise the issue with the appropriate local code-enforcement authority in Larchmont. Tenant-rights organizations or a housing attorney can help clarify what options are available when a property appears to be out of compliance with this provision.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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