# Sign Regulations in Teterboro Borough, New Jersey

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Teterboro Borough, New Jersey (NJ)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-jersey/teterboro-borough
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/12523711#12523711)

## At a glance

Teterboro Borough, New Jersey regulates 13 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Nameplate Signs in the Low Density Residential Zone zoning district are capped at 15 feet tall and 2 square feet, with a 15 feet setback (Sec. §185-18D(5)(a)[1], (c), (e), (1)(a)). Most commercial signs in Teterboro Borough require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (3 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Low Density Residential Zone | 8 | 15 feet | 60 square feet | — |
| Light Industrial and Distribution Zone B | 12 | 30 feet | 250 square feet (per sign) | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 1 | — | 12 square feet | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### Low Density Residential Zone

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Nameplate Sign | 15 feet | 2 square feet | — | 15 feet | One per lot | — | — | §185-18D(5)(a)[1], (c), (e), (1)(a) |
| Identification Sign | 15 feet | 20 square feet | — | 15 feet | One per lot | — | — | §185-18D(5)(a)[2], (c), (e), (1)(a) |
| Bulletin Board Sign | 15 feet | 20 square feet | — | 15 feet | One per lot | — | — | §185-18D(5)(a)[2], (c), (e), (1)(a) |
| Real Estate Sign | 15 feet | 6 square feet per dwelling unit (not to exceed 100 square feet) | — | 15 feet | One per lot | — | — | §185-18D(5)(a)[3], (c), (e), (1)(a) |
| Construction Sign | 15 feet | 60 square feet | — | 15 feet | One per lot | — | — | §185-18D(5)(a)[4], (c), (e), (1)(a), (2)(a)[4] |
| Ground Sign | 15 feet | Apply functional sign type limits | — | 15 feet | See functional sign regulations | — | — | §185-18D(5)(b), (c), (e), (1)(a) |
| Pole Sign | 15 feet | Apply functional sign type limits | — | 15 feet | See functional sign regulations | — | — | §185-18D(5)(b), (c), (e), (1)(a) |
| Wall Sign | 15 feet | Apply functional sign type limits | — | 15 feet | See functional sign regulations | Affixed to a wall | — | §185-18D(5)(b), (c), (e), (1)(a) |

### Light Industrial and Distribution Zone B

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | 30 feet | 250 square feet (per sign) | — | 10 feet | Single-tenant: 2 max; Multi-tenant: 1 per tenant | Affixed to a wall | — | §185-18D(6)(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (1)(b) |
| Ground Sign | 30 feet | 250 square feet (per sign) | — | 10 feet | Single-tenant: 2 max; Multi-tenant: 1 per tenant | On ground, not attached to building | — | §185-18D(6)(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (1)(b),(2)(b)[2] |
| Pole Sign | 30 feet | 250 square feet (per sign) | — | 10 feet | Single-tenant: 2 max; Multi-tenant: 1 per tenant | On a freestanding pole | — | §185-18D(6)(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (1)(b),(2)(b)[3] |
| Projecting Sign | 30 feet | 250 square feet (per sign) | — | 10 feet | Single-tenant: 2 max; Multi-tenant: 1 per tenant | Projecting from a building | — | §185-18D(6)(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (1)(b),(2)(b)[4] |
| Roof Sign | 30 feet | 250 square feet (per sign) | — | 10 feet | Single-tenant: 2 max; Multi-tenant: 1 per tenant | Affixed to or painted on roof | — | §185-18D(6)(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (1)(b),(2)(b)[6] |
| Awning or Canopy Sign | 30 feet | 250 square feet (per sign) | — | 10 feet | Single-tenant: 2 max; Multi-tenant: 1 per tenant | Mounted/painted on awning or canopy | — | §185-18D(6)(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (1)(b),(2)(b)[1] |
| Bulletin Board Sign | 30 feet | 250 square feet (per sign) | — | 10 feet | Single-tenant: 2 max; Multi-tenant: 1 per tenant | — | — | §185-18D(6)(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (1)(b),(2)(a)[2] |
| Business Sign | 30 feet | 250 square feet (per sign) | — | 10 feet | Single-tenant: 2 max; Multi-tenant: 1 per tenant | — | — | §185-18D(6)(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (1)(b),(2)(a)[3] |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Election/Political Sign | — | 12 square feet | — | Minimum 10 feet from property line | — | Entirely on private property; not within public right-of-way; at least 10 feet from property line | — | §185-18D(7) |

## Prohibited signs in Teterboro Borough

- No sign, unless exempt under §185-18D(4), shall hereafter be constructed or erected, and no existing sign shall be moved, remodeled or expanded unless such sign complies or will thereafter comply with the applicable regulations.
- No sign shall be erected, altered, located or relocated within the municipality except upon application and the issuance of a permit as provided.
- No flashing signs, rotating or moving signs, animated signs, signs with moving lights or signs which create the illusion of movement shall be permitted in any district.
- No sign shall be maintained at any location where by reason of its position, size, shape or color it may obstruct, impair, obscure, interfere with the view of, or be confused with any traffic control sign, signal or device or where it may interfere with, mislead or confuse traffic.
- Signs shall be shaded wherever necessary to avoid casting bright light upon property located in any residence district or upon any public street or park.
- Any illuminated sign located on a lot adjacent to or across the street from any residence district, which sign is visible from such residence district, shall not be illuminated between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.

## Signs exempt from permit in Teterboro Borough

- Flags of a government or of a civic, philanthropic, educational or religious organization displayed on private property.
- Signs of a duly constituted governmental body, including traffic or similar regulatory devices, legal notices, warnings at railroad crossings and other instructional or regulatory signs having to do with health, hazards, parking, swimming, dumping, etc.
- Memorial signs and tablets displayed on private property.
- Address numerals and other signs required to be maintained by law or governmental order, rule or regulation, provided that the content and size of the sign do not exceed the requirements of such law, order, rule or regulation.
- Signs not exceeding five square feet in area displayed on private property for the convenience of the public, including signs to identify entrance and exit drives, parking areas, one-way drives, rest rooms, freight entrances and the like.
- Nameplate signs not exceeding two square feet in gross surface area accessory to a multiple-family dwelling (exempt from permit but must comply with regulations).
- Identification signs not exceeding 20 square feet in gross surface and accessory to a multiple-family dwelling (exempt from permit but must comply with regulations).
- Bulletin board signs not exceeding 20 square feet in gross surface area accessory to a church, school or public or nonprofit organization (exempt from permit but must comply with regulations).

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Application for permit for a sign which does not comply with the provisions of this article shall be submitted to the appropriate approving authority, including any sign associated with a change in occupancy or ownership which does not comply with the provisions.
- Such application for a variance or non-conforming sign must be in writing, submitted at least 10 days before the next meeting preceding the succeeding public meeting date of the appropriate authority, include required drawings, and all information specified for a standard application.
- A permit for the replacement of an existing sign may be issued by the Zoning Officer without the necessity of Board approval only if there is no physical alteration/expansion, the sign fully conforms to regulations, and no other signage is proposed to be added.

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