# Sign Regulations in Haworth Borough, New Jersey

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Haworth Borough, New Jersey (NJ)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-jersey/haworth-borough
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/35574114#35574114)

## At a glance

Haworth Borough, New Jersey regulates 12 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Temporary Sign (Municipal Property - Railroad Crossing)s in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 36 inches tall, 36 inches by 36 inches, and 36 inches wide (Sec. § 26-703(b)(1), (b)(1)(a)-(f)). Most commercial signs in Haworth Borough require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (3 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residential Zone A and C | 2 | 10 inches | 4 square feet | — |
| Business Zone D | 4 | 5 feet | 50 square feet | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 6 | 36 inches | 36 inches by 36 inches | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### Residential Zone A and C

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| For Sale / For Rent Sign | — | 4 square feet | — | — | 1 | On the premises where the sale or rental is offered | — | § 26-701(b) |
| Name and Profession Sign | 10 inches | — | 18 inches | — | 1 | On the premises where the owner or occupant conducts their profession | — | § 26-701(c) and § 26-701(d) |

### Business Zone D

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign (Single Frontage) | 5 feet | 50 square feet | — | — | 1, except two for corner/through lots | On the face of the wall to which the premises relates | — | § 26-702(a), (b), (c) |
| Wall Sign (Corner/Through Lot) | 5 feet | 50 square feet per facade | — | — | One per applicable facade | Each facade facing a public street | — | § 26-702(a), (b), (c) |
| Window and Door Sign | — | 20% of window or door area | — | — | — | On windows and doors of business establishments | — | § 26-702(d) |
| ATM Informational Sign (Bank Only) | — | 6 square feet per sign | — | — | 2 | Facade-mounted only, indicating ATM availability | — | § 26-702(e) |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Temporary Sign (Municipal Property - Railroad Crossing) | 36 inches | 36 inches by 36 inches | 36 inches | — | Up to 2 at once at railroad crossing | Designated spaces at railroad crossing on Haworth Avenue | — | § 26-703(b)(1), (b)(1)(a)-(f) |
| Temporary Sign (Municipal Property - Events Directional) | 18 inches | 18 inches by 24 inches | 24 inches | — | — | On Borough property for event direction | — | § 26-703(b)(2)(a), (a)(1)-(2) |
| Handicapped Parking Sign | — | — | — | — | As required by law | On premises with handicapped parking spaces (as per referenced subsections) | — | § 7-35.5; § 7-37.4 |
| Fire Department Connections/Equipment Sign | — | — | — | — | As required by Fire Official | Locations indicating fire safety equipment connections on building exterior | — | § 14-1.15 (F.319.0-2) |
| Street Name Sign | — | — | — | — | At each location required | At street intersections and appropriate curves | — | § 26-908.2(a)-(c) |
| Prohibition Sign (Borough property or Human Powered Devices Ban) | — | — | — | — | As deemed appropriate | On Borough property as directed by Governing Body or ordinance requirement | — | § 3-11.3; § 21-1.2 |

## Prohibited signs in Haworth Borough

- No billboard, signboard or advertising sign shall be permitted in Residential Zone A and C.
- No sign in a residential zone shall be illuminated.
- No neon signs shall be permitted in Business Zone D.
- No temporary signs shall be permitted to hang across Schraalenburgh Road and Sunset Avenue, except for Borough departments or Borough committees and commissions.
- Temporary signs shall not be permitted on Borough property except as provided for specific organizations and subject to enumerated standards and requirements.
- The Borough retains the right to remove any sign with offensive language or imagery.

## Signs exempt from permit in Haworth Borough

- "For Sale" or "For Rent" signs up to four square feet are permitted in residential zones.
- One sign showing the name and profession of the owner or occupant is permitted as an accessory use in residential zones, not exceeding 10 inches by 18 inches.
- In Business Zone D, signs referring to the premises or services rendered therein are permitted.
- Window and door signs are permitted in business establishments, covering no more than 20% of the area.
- Banks in Business Zone D may have two facade-mounted automatic teller machine service signs, each not exceeding six square feet.
- Traffic, parking, and/or directional signs for Haworth town-wide events, sponsored by official departments, commissions, committees, or community organizations, are permitted on municipal property within specified conditions (e.g., size, timing).
- Haworth Borough departments, committees/commissions, and community organizations (civic, educational, charitable, religious) are permitted to install temporary signs at the railroad crossing, subject to specified conditions.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- No mention or requirement of a master sign plan, sign plan, or required variance meeting for signage appears in the ordinance text provided.

## Full detail

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