# Sign Regulations in Cedar Grove Township, New Jersey

Sign permit rules, size and height limits, setbacks, and ordinance citations for Cedar Grove Township, New Jersey, compiled by PermitPal from the jurisdiction's published municipal code.

- **Jurisdiction:** Cedar Grove Township, New Jersey (NJ)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-jersey/cedar-grove-township
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/9247420#9247420)

## At a glance

Cedar Grove Township, New Jersey regulates 23 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Identification Sign (Residential Use/Nonprofit/Multifamily/etc.)s in the Residential zones, Residential districts zoning district are capped at 6 ft (if freestanding) tall and 32 sq ft, with a 10 ft from property line (freestanding) setback (Sec. §268-15B). Most commercial signs in Cedar Grove Township require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (3 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 10 | — | 50% of window area | — |
| Residential zones, Residential districts | 2 | 6 ft (if freestanding) | 96 sq in | — |
| Nonresidential districts | 11 | 24 ft | 100 sq ft | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Informational Sign | — | 1 sq ft | — | — | — | Permitted in all zones | — | §268-14G |
| Decorative Flag | — | 25 sq ft | — | — | 1 per building | Affixed to any building | — | §268-14I |
| Temporary Real Estate Sign (Residential districts) | — | 6 sq ft | — | 5 ft from street right-of-way | 1 per lot | On lot being sold/leased | — | §268-14.2A |
| Temporary Real Estate Sign (All other districts) | — | 16 sq ft | — | 5 ft from street right-of-way | 1 per lot | On lot being sold/leased | — | §268-14.2A |
| Temporary Open House Sign | — | 6 sq ft | — | 5 ft from street right-of-way | 1 per event | On subject property | — | §268-14.2B |
| Temporary Nonprofit Event Sign | — | 32 sq ft | — | 5 ft from street right-of-way | — | On or off-premises | — | §268-14.2D |
| Temporary Political Sign | — | 32 sq ft | — | 5 ft from street right-of-way | — | On or off premises | — | §268-14.2E |
| Temporary Business Promotion Sign | — | 32 sq ft | — | 5 ft from street right-of-way | — | On premises | — | §268-14.2F |

### Residential zones, Residential districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Nameplate Sign | — | 96 sq in | — | — | — | Within property lines | — | §268-15A |
| Identification Sign (Residential Use/Nonprofit/Multifamily/etc.) | 6 ft (if freestanding) | 32 sq ft | — | 10 ft from property line (freestanding) | 1 per use/activity | On premises of use it advertises | — | §268-15B |

### Nonresidential districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | — | 10% of wall area per wall | — | — | No more than three exterior signs per business (any combination) | On façade facing public street or onsite parking lot | — | §268-16A(1) |
| Cantilevered Sign | — | Up to wall sign maximums | — | — | Counts toward 3 permitted exterior signs | On façade facing public street or parking lot | — | §268-16A(1)(d) |
| Freestanding Sign | 15 ft | 50 sq ft | — | 10 ft from building and property line | 1 per street frontage | On commercial property | — | §268-16A(2) |
| Freestanding Sign (Shopping Center) | 24 ft | 100 sq ft | — | Setback = sign height from all property lines | 1 per shopping center | On property | — | §268-16A(2)(c) |
| Freestanding Sign (Motor Vehicle Service Station) | Up to 24 ft | 50 sq ft | — | 10 ft from ROW and non-street property line | 1 per lot | On premises | — | §268-16B(3), 16B(4) |
| Attached Sign (Motor Vehicle Service Station) | — | 20 sq ft each | — | — | 3 per station; 2 may be canopy attached | On building or canopy | — | §268-16B(3) |
| Over Bay Door Sign (Motor Vehicle Service Station) | — | 4 sq ft each | — | — | One per bay | Over garage bay door | — | §268-16B(3) |
| Public/Institutional Use Sign (Wall or Ground/Freestanding) | 6 ft (if freestanding) | 32 sq ft | — | 10 ft (if freestanding) | 1 per property | On dedicated public/inst. use property | — | §268-16C |

## Prohibited signs in Cedar Grove Township

- No signs shall be erected, altered, or replaced which are not in accordance with the standards of this article.
- No signs shall be placed on or attached to a building or erected independently for any purpose other than to advertise a permitted business or use conducted on the same premises unless specifically permitted herein.
- No sign shall be placed in a public right-of-way nor otherwise obstruct driving vision, traffic signals, traffic directional or identification signs.
- No part of any sign shall extend above the top or beyond the ends of the wall surface on which it is placed; no sign, except such directional devices as may be required by federal aeronautical authorities, shall be placed, inscribed or supported upon the roof or upon any building which extends above the roof of any building; and no sign shall be placed so as to interfere with the opening of an exit door or to obstruct any window opening to a room to be used for dwelling purposes.
- Exposed guy wires, chains or other connections shall not be permitted for freestanding signs except that the sign itself may hang from its supporting frame by flexible links.
- Billboards are not permitted in any zone.
- Flashing, intermittent intensity or revolving signs shall not be permitted, nor shall any illuminated sign of red, green, yellow, or any light placed in a location or manner which could be mistaken for a traffic signal or emergency vehicle.
- No person may erect a sign which is affixed to a fence, utility pole, tree or natural object.
- No sign, artistic mural/painting or mosaic may be painted directly on the exterior surface of a building or accessory structure such as a storage tank.
- All other attention attracting devices such as streamers, strings of pennants, spinners, pin wheels, beacons, inflatables, flashing signs or similar devices are prohibited (except banners as temporary signs per ordinance requirements).
- No movable signs shall be permitted, except in conjunction with Christmas tree sales, which may be permitted for no more than 45 days.
- It shall be unlawful to utilize a vehicle or trailer as a structure to which a sign is attached or placed. Vehicles on which signs are placed, painted, or erected and which are regularly parked in a conspicuous location for the purpose of advertising are prohibited.

## Signs exempt from permit in Cedar Grove Township

- Zoning permits shall not be required for signs two square feet or less unless otherwise specified.
- Interior window signs are not considered in computing total allowable signage, provided that such signs do not exceed 50% of the total window area, are used only for advertising of special sales, products, or services sold on the premises, and are not used for business identification purposes.
- Informational signs such as street number designations, postal boxes, parking signs, 'private property' signs, on-site directional signs, and warning signs are permitted in all zones, provided they do not exceed one square foot in area and are not considered in calculating total permitted signage.
- A single decorative flag of 25 square feet or less may be affixed to any building in any zone without necessity for a zoning permit. Such flags may contain generic words such as 'open,' but shall not advertise any product or event. Such a decorative flag shall not be included in any calculation of total permitted signage.
- No permit is required for real estate 'for sale/for lease/sold' signs within the area and duration limitations outlined.
- No permit is required for real estate 'open house' signs within the area and duration limitations outlined.
- No permit is required for nonprofit organization event signs (provided certain marking, size, and duration requirements are met).
- No permit is required for political signs (within area, setback, and duration limitations).

## Sign plan & submission notes

- New and replacement signs on properties containing more than one use or business establishment shall be part of a comprehensive signing plan for the property, which is subject to Board approval at the time of site plan review.
- Relief from the requirements of this article shall be requested in the form of a variance from the appropriate Board pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1 et seq.
- No permit for land development signs shall be issued until the subdivision and/or site plan has been granted approval by the appropriate municipal board.

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