# Sign Regulations in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Ridgefield Park, New Jersey (NJ)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-jersey/ridgefield-park
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/13320827#13320827)

## At a glance

Ridgefield Park, New Jersey regulates 23 sign types across 6 zoning districts. Temporary Sign (Real Estate 'For Sale')s in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 4 sq ft, with a 15 ft from curbline setback (Sec. §96-12.2G(1)(a)[1-3]). Most commercial signs in Ridgefield Park require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (6 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 7 | — | 12 sq ft | — |
| Residential Zones (R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4) | 4 | — | 16 sq ft (first 50 units), increases per formula but not to exceed 25 sq ft | — |
| C-1(H) Zone | 5 | — | 50 sq ft | — |
| C-2 Zone | 4 | — | 40 sq ft | — |
| Industrial Zones (I-1, I-2, I-3) | 2 | 6 ft | 200 sq ft | — |
| OP-1 Zone (Office Parks) | 2 | 5 ft | 60 sq ft | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 6 zones)

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Temporary Sign (Real Estate 'For Sale') | — | 4 sq ft | — | 15 ft from curbline | 1 per lot; 2 per corner property | At least 15 ft from curb line. May not block driver vision at intersections or driveways. | — | §96-12.2G(1)(a)[1-3] |
| Temporary Sign (Real Estate 'Open House') | — | — | — | — | 1 | On property being advertised | — | §96-12.2G(1)(b)[1-3] |
| Temporary Sign (Major Subdivision) | — | 12 sq ft | — | — | 2 | On property | — | §96-12.2G(1)(c) |
| Temporary Sign (Building Under Construction) | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | 1 | On construction site | — | §96-12.2G(1)(d) |
| Temporary Sign (Announcement of Future Events) | — | 12 sq ft | — | — | 1 per lot | On property | — | §96-12.2G(1)(e) |
| Temporary Sign (Political) | — | — | — | — | — | Anywhere, must comply with zoning district requirements | — | §96-12.2G(1)(f) |
| House or Street Number Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Clearly visible/legible from abutting street | — | §96-12.2G(1)(k) |

### Residential Zones (R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Real Estate Sign (Permanent) | — | 2 sq ft per side | — | — | 1 per lot | On premises being advertised | — | §96-12.4A |
| Professional Occupation Sign (Single-/Two-family) | — | 1.5 sq ft per occupation in building OR 3 sq ft total, whichever is less | — | — | — | On premises | — | §96-12.4B |
| School/Public Building Sign | — | 12 sq ft | — | — | 1 per building | On premises | — | §96-12.4B |
| Apartment Name Sign (R-3, R-4 Only) | — | 16 sq ft (first 50 units), increases per formula but not to exceed 25 sq ft | — | — | 1 per apartment building | On apartment building | — | §96-12.4C(1) |

### C-1(H) Zone

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | — | 30 sq ft (single-use); 50 sq ft (multiple uses, total for all) | — | — | 1 per building | Attached to building facade only | — | §96-12.5C, D, E, F |
| Wall Sign (Multiple Uses) | — | 50 sq ft | — | — | Total sign area applies | Attached to building facade | — | §96-12.5E |
| Projecting Sign | — | 16 sq ft | — | — | See additional requirements | Perpendicular/projecting from building facade (with Planning Board and Historic Commission approval) | — | §96-12.5B |
| Awning/Canopy Sign | — | — | — | — | — | On awning or canopy, attached to facade | — | §96-12.5I |
| Temporary Window Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Within windows on facade | — | §96-12.5H |

## Prohibited signs in Ridgefield Park

- Permanent signs or banners of any description are prohibited over any public street.
- No sign shall be erected upon or project from any building or over any sidewalk or public street unless under the supervision of the Construction Official.
- It shall be unlawful for any person to suspend or project any sign over any sidewalk or any public street within the Village without first having obtained a permit.
- No projecting sign shall extend more than six feet from the face of the building or exceed Zoning Ordinance limits.
- Wood screws or screw eyes are prohibited as fastenings for projecting signs; only proper hardware as specified may be used.
- Projecting signs erected or placed after March 24, 1925, must be at least eight feet above the sidewalk.
- Signs resembling, simulating, or mistaken for traffic, directional, or other public signs are prohibited.
- Signs which obstruct doors, windows, stairways, sidewalks, driveways or streets are prohibited.
- Signs placed on trees, rocks, utility poles, bridges, bridge supports or abutments, retaining walls, cell towers and water towers are prohibited.
- Searchlights or beacons are prohibited.
- Banners, pennants, streamers, bunting, balloons, gas-filled figures or similar devices are prohibited unless specifically approved by the Board of Commissioners.
- Portable or 'A' frame signs are prohibited.
- Billboards are prohibited except as a conditional use pursuant to § 96-7.8.
- Signs with flashing lights, animated or moving parts, neon or gas-filled lights, or reflector-type materials that may impair driver vision are prohibited.
- Signs affixed to parked motor vehicles for the primary purpose of directing attention to a business or activity conducted on the premises are prohibited.
- Signs which by reason of size and location pose a threat to public safety or obstruct driving vision along streets, rights-of-way or traffic signs/signals are prohibited.
- Rooftop signs are prohibited.
- Signs may not be attached to trees, street and traffic signs, bus shelters, or any other public or private property other than where permitted.
- Signs shall be located so that they do not interfere with sight lines or create a traffic or safety hazard.
- No person shall post any sign, placard, advertisement or inscription on any public lands or highways within parks or adjacent to parks except as permitted by the Board of Commissioners or its agents.

## Signs exempt from permit in Ridgefield Park

- Display or official notice of and by a governmental agency of the United States, the state, the county, the Village or any of their political subdivisions.
- Any official traffic control device.
- Any flag, emblem or insignia of a governmental agency of the United States, State of New Jersey, County of Bergen or Village of Ridgefield Park.
- Any sign attached to the street facade of a public or volunteer ambulance corps or firehouse building, provided only one sign is permitted per building, each sign does not exceed 100 square feet, and is located at least eight feet above grade.
- Any sign located completely within an enclosed structure, provided that the sign is not visible or directed to be seen from the outside of the structure.
- Any sign not exceeding two square feet in area indicating the private nature of a driveway, limited to one sign per driveway entrance, and any 'no trespassing' signs not exceeding two square feet each.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Any person desiring to erect, suspend or project a sign over any sidewalk or public street must file a plan or design (with technical details) with the Construction Official for approval.
- A permit must be obtained from the Construction Code Official before any sign is erected or altered.
- A sign permit application must include structural drawings of how the sign is to be erected and electrical drawings if applicable.
- Applications to re-face a sign must be approved by the Zoning Officer and Construction Code Official.
- Permits for the erection and maintenance of all temporary signs must be obtained from the Construction Code Official.
- An integrated sign plan must be submitted to the Planning Board for sign approval for each building in the OP-1 (Office Park) Zone and must include dimensions, locations, heights, and details of all signs (lettering style, lighting, color, materials, and facade dimensions).
- Where there is existing signage on a property in the OP-1 Zone, the sign plan must include details for both existing and proposed signs—signs must be installed in accordance with the approved sign plan and building code requirements.

## Full detail

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