Kings Point, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 117 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 117-8
Required street number signs for residential and vacant properties
Operative Text
A. All residential properties, whether improved, under construction, or vacant, shall have their street address number signs. B. The signs shall meet the following criteria: (1) The address number shall be legible and placed in a position that is visible from the street or road fronting the property. (a) For properties with a driveway, such signs shall be no greater than 10 feet from the edge of the driveway where the driveway meets the paved portion of the street. If there is more than one driveway, it may be from any of such driveways. (b) For properties without a driveway, such signs shall be within 25 feet of a point being at an extension of any boundary line of the property to the paved portion of the street. (c) As used herein, "paved" shall include such other driving surfaces as may exist in lieu of pavement. (2) Address identification characters shall contrast with their background. (3) Address numbers shall be Arabic numbers or alphabetical letters. (4) Numbers shall not be spelled out. (5) Each character shall be not less than four inches in height with a stroke width of not less than 0.5 inch. (6) The sign shall not exceed two square feet. (7) Where access is by means of a private road and the building address cannot be viewed from the public way, a monument, pole, or other sign or means shall be used to identify the structure. (8) The street name may be included.
Kings Point Code ch. 117 § 117-8 requires every residential property in the village — whether occupied, under construction, or vacant — to display a street address number sign that meets specific standards. The sign must be legible and visible from the street, use Arabic numerals or letters at least four inches tall with sufficient contrast, and be no larger than two square feet. Placement rules vary depending on whether the property has a driveway, and properties accessible only by a private road must use a monument, pole, or similar marker so the address can be identified from the public way.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Kings Point Code ch. 117 § 117-8, compliant property owners generally ensure that a conforming address sign is installed and maintained at all times, including during construction phases and periods when a property sits vacant. Operators typically verify that the sign is positioned within the distance thresholds tied to the driveway or property boundary line, that characters meet the four-inch minimum height and 0.5-inch stroke-width requirements, and that the sign does not exceed two square feet. Properties served by a private road require additional attention, since a monument, pole, or equivalent marker must make the address identifiable from the public street.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Kings Point Code ch. 117 § 117-8 establishes that residential properties must maintain a properly placed and legible address sign, which can have practical implications for mail delivery, emergency response, and general habitability. If a tenant notices that a property lacks a compliant sign — for example, one that is illegible, improperly sized, or missing entirely — that observation can be reported to the appropriate village code-enforcement authority. Tenants who have questions about how this requirement intersects with their lease or living conditions may find it useful to consult a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
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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