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What is NYC ZR § 101-716?

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This section outlines the permissible materials and colors for signage in New York City. Signs must be made of opaque materials without glossy or reflective surfaces, with specific exceptions for translucent materials. The statute restricts background colors to black, navy blue, dark green, maroon, or bronze. Applies to building owners and property operators managing signage.

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§ 101-716 Sign materials and colors

ZR § 101-716

Signs may be fabricated of any opaque material that does not have a glossy or reflective surface, except that glossy translucent material may be used:

(a)in areas where the intent is to imitate or replace glass, as in transoms; or

(b)for individual letters in internally lit illuminated signs.

Background colors for signs or common sign boards shall be limited to black, navy blue, dark green, maroon or bronze.

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