# Sign Regulations in Dumont, New Jersey

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Dumont, New Jersey (NJ)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-jersey/dumont
- **Data last verified:** 2026-04-27
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/DU0888)

## At a glance

Dumont, New Jersey regulates 30 sign types across 5 zoning districts. Gasoline Station/Automobile Dealer Pylon Signs in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 10 ft to 20 ft above ground tall and ≤ 35 sq ft per side, with a ≥ 5 ft from property line setback (Sec. § 350-12A; § 350-7A(6), § 350-7A(18)). Most commercial signs in Dumont require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (5 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 12 | Street banners must be suspended at least 16 ft above the street; temporary signs may extend no more than 6 inches over any sidewalk or public right-of-way | Up to 100 sq ft for street banners and other temporary signs | — |
| District RA (One- and two-family detached residential dwellings); District RB (Multifamily residential) | 12 | — | ≤ 20 sq ft | — |
| District B2 (Business and commercial uses/residential, 2 1/2 stories) | 12 | ≤ 15 ft above street or adjacent ground level | ≤ 50 sq ft | — |
| District LI (Light industrial uses) | 12 | ≤ 15 ft above street or adjacent ground level | ≤ 50 sq ft | — |
| District RP1 (Redevelopment Plan 1) | 1 | ≤ 5 ft above grade | ≤ 40 sq ft (includes sign face and support structure) | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 5 zones)

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Temporary Sign (General) | Street banners must be suspended at least 16 ft above the street; temporary signs may extend no more than 6 inches over any sidewalk or public right-of-way | Up to 100 sq ft for street banners and other temporary signs | — | — | No more than 2 temporary sign permits per person per calendar year | On-premises; over Borough-owned property or public right-of-way only with Mayor and Council approval | — | § 350-17A, § 350-17B, § 350-17C, § 350-17D, § 350-17J, § 350-17K, § 350-17L |
| Garage/Yard Sale Signs | — | ≤ 3 sq ft per sign | — | — | Max 4 per permit | Mounted on their own stakes or stanchions along a public street; must not project over the property line or pedestrian walkway | — | § 350-17H(1)-(6) |
| Real Estate Sign - Individual Property | — | ≤ 6 sq ft | — | Set back at least 5 ft from the property line | — | On-premises | — | § 350-17I(1)-(2) |
| Real Estate Sign - Development (3+ dwelling units) | — | ≤ 32 sq ft | — | Set back at least 10 ft from the property line | 1 per development | On-premises | — | § 350-17I(3) |
| Special Temporary Signs | — | ≤ 18 sq ft total area | — | Install at least 10 ft from curbline | — | On property owned or leased by the sponsoring organization; may be erected in all zoning districts with the permission of property owners, except District Nos. 1 and 2 | — | § 350-17G(1)-(2); § 350-18A(11) |
| Sandwich Board/Menu Sign | ≤ 4 ft | ≤ 12 sq ft | — | — | — | On-premises walkway/sidewalk area | — | § 350-17N; § 350-7A(12) |
| Institutional Freestanding/Ground Sign (Schools, churches, hospitals, nursing homes, similar public/semi-public) | ≤ 8 ft (≤ 12 ft along major arterial roadways) | ≤ 36 sq ft (freestanding/ground sign) | — | Observe minimum setbacks for the zone in which located | — | On the premises which they identify | — | § 350-19A-E; § 350-7B |
| Gasoline Station/Automobile Dealer Pylon Sign | 10 ft to 20 ft above ground | ≤ 35 sq ft per side | — | ≥ 5 ft from property line | 1 per gasoline station/auto dealer | On-premises of gasoline station or automobile dealer | — | § 350-12A; § 350-7A(6), § 350-7A(18) |

### District B2 (Business and commercial uses/residential, 2 1/2 stories)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign | ≤ 15 ft above street or adjacent ground level | ≤ 36 sq ft | — | ≥ 15 ft from property line; further back if practicable; not within corner triangular area formed by 40-ft points | Max 1 freestanding sign per property | On-premises; oriented to street | — | § 350-18B(2); § 350-9A-E; § 350-8C(1)-(6); § 350-7B |
| Monument Sign | ≤ 6 ft inclusive of base | ≤ 32 sq ft | — | ≥ 15 ft from property line; not within corner triangular area | Max 1 monument sign per property | Ground-mounted on permanent base | — | § 350-18B(3); § 350-10A-E; § 350-8C(1)-(6); § 350-7B |
| Wall Sign | — | Absolute cap: ≤ 36 sq ft per sign | — | — | Per separately leased area: max 1 wall sign | Attached flat to exterior wall, parallel to wall | — | § 350-18B(4)(a)-(c); § 350-11A-C; § 350-8C(1)-(6); § 350-7A(21); § 350-18C(1)-(2) |
| Wall Sign - Corner Lot Secondary Facade | — | ≤ 18 sq ft (i.e., 50% of 36 sq ft cap) if principal frontage cap reached; also subject to 2 sq ft per linear foot formula | — | — | 1 secondary wall sign per corner lot building face | On wall facing the side street of a corner lot | — | § 350-18B(4)(b); § 350-11; § 350-8C |
| Directory Sign | — | ≤ 8 sq ft total | — | — | — | On-premises | — | § 350-18B(5) |
| Canopy Sign | ≤ 2 ft sign height | ≤ 50 sq ft | — | — | Max 1 per canopy | On canopy | — | § 350-14A(1)-(5) |
| Sandwich Board/Menu Sign | ≤ 4 ft | ≤ 12 sq ft | — | — | — | On-premises walkway/sidewalk; maintain 4 ft clearance | — | § 350-17N; § 350-7A(12) |
| Gasoline Station/Automobile Dealer Pylon Sign | 10 ft to 20 ft | ≤ 35 sq ft per side | — | ≥ 5 ft from property line | 1 per station/dealer | On-premises of gasoline station or auto dealer | — | § 350-12A |

### District LI (Light industrial uses)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign | ≤ 15 ft above street or adjacent ground level | ≤ 36 sq ft | — | ≥ 15 ft from property line; further back if practicable; not within corner triangular area | Max 1 per property | On-premises; oriented to street | — | § 350-18B(2); § 350-9A-E; § 350-8C(1) |
| Monument Sign | ≤ 6 ft inclusive of base | ≤ 32 sq ft | — | ≥ 15 ft from property line; not within corner triangular area | Max 1 per property | Ground-mounted on permanent base | — | § 350-18B(3); § 350-10A-E; § 350-8C(1) |
| Wall Sign | — | Absolute cap: ≤ 36 sq ft per sign | — | — | Per separately leased area: max 1 wall sign | Attached flat to exterior wall, parallel to wall | — | § 350-18B(4)(a)-(c); § 350-11A-C; § 350-8C(1); § 350-7A(21); § 350-18C(1)-(2) |
| Wall Sign - Corner Lot Secondary Facade | — | ≤ 18 sq ft (i.e., 50% of 36 sq ft cap) if principal frontage cap reached; also subject to 2 sq ft per linear foot formula | — | — | 1 secondary wall sign per corner lot building face | On wall facing the side street of a corner lot | — | § 350-18B(4)(b); § 350-11; § 350-8C(1) |
| Directory Sign | — | ≤ 8 sq ft total | — | — | — | On-premises | — | § 350-18B(5) |
| Canopy Sign | ≤ 2 ft sign height | ≤ 50 sq ft | — | — | Max 1 per canopy | On canopy | — | § 350-14A(1)-(5) |
| Sandwich Board/Menu Sign | ≤ 4 ft | ≤ 12 sq ft | — | — | — | On-premises walkway/sidewalk; maintain 4 ft clearance | — | § 350-17N; § 350-7A(12) |
| Gasoline Station/Automobile Dealer Pylon Sign | 10 ft to 20 ft | ≤ 35 sq ft per side | — | ≥ 5 ft from property line | 1 per station/dealer | On-premises of gasoline station or auto dealer | — | § 350-12A |

## Prohibited signs in Dumont

- Banners (except as temporary signs) are prohibited
- Billboards are prohibited
- Electronic message centers (EMCs) are prohibited except as specifically allowed for fuel-price displays at automobile service stations
- Changeable copy signs are prohibited except as permitted by the chapter
- Illuminated signs with flashing, spelling, or movement of all or part of the sign are prohibited
- Pylon signs are prohibited except as permitted by the chapter
- Roof signs are prohibited
- Off-site signs are prohibited
- Signs that compete for attention with or may be mistaken for a traffic sign or signal are prohibited
- Signs that are a menace to public safety or that obstruct the view of any street, intersection, or crosswalk are prohibited
- Temporary advertising signs affixed to the window of a door are prohibited (excluding informational push/pull and hours of operation)
- Signs placed on sidewalks or public rights-of-way are prohibited
- Signs placed above or below another sign or attached to another sign are prohibited (except directory signs)
- Signs erected or suspended across a street or alley are prohibited unless authorized by the Borough
- Signs on fences, posts, utility poles, or trees are prohibited
- Signs on abutments, retaining walls, and embankments are prohibited
- Using a vehicle or trailer as the structure to which a sign is attached or placed is prohibited
- Revolving, rotating, or moving signs are prohibited
- Signs may not project beyond any property line into public rights-of-way unless authorized by the appropriate governmental agency
- Projecting signs may not extend above the roofline of the structure to which they are affixed
- Wall painted signs are prohibited
- Signs using red, green, blue, or amber illumination in a beam, beacon, or flashing form resembling an emergency light or traffic light are prohibited
- Signs that resemble traffic safety devices are prohibited
- Temporary signs shall not be illuminated
- Outside signs on property abutting or visible from a residential district may not be lighted between 12:00 midnight and 6:00 a.m. (unless the establishment is open later than midnight)

## Signs exempt from permit in Dumont

- Winter holiday decorative lighting is permitted in all zoning districts without a permit application or fee for a period not exceeding 45 days
- Election signs require no permit or fee for installation
- Temporary window signs require no permit or fee (must be located on the interior of a window, occupy no more than one-third of the window’s aggregate area, and may remain for no more than 28 consecutive days)
- No inspection fee is charged during the calendar year in which the sign is erected

## Sign plan & submission notes

- No master sign plan or sign plan requirement is specified in Chapter 350
- Permits are required before erecting or constructing any sign; plans and specifications must be submitted, and owner’s/lessee’s written consent is required
- Temporary sign permits are required for most temporary signs; exceptions include election signs and temporary window signs
- Approval by the Mayor and Council is required to erect temporary signs on or over Borough-owned property or public rights-of-way
- Appeals of Construction Official decisions regarding signs must be filed with the Joint Land Use Board within 20 days
- Public liability insurance is required when a permitted sign encroaches over public or quasi-public property

## Full detail

This page publishes an overview of every zoning district plus a sample of 3 districts in full. Complete zone-by-zone requirements for all 5 zoning districts in Dumont — every sign type, every field — are available with a free PermitPal account: https://app.permitpal.io/?address=Dumont+NJ&override=true&utm_source=landing&utm_medium=city-page&utm_campaign=city-dumont

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