# Sign Regulations in Wyckoff Township, New Jersey

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Wyckoff Township, New Jersey (NJ)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-jersey/wyckoff-township
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/36775659#36775659)

## At a glance

Wyckoff Township, New Jersey regulates 33 sign types across 10 zoning districts. Ground Sign (Retail and Service Establishment)s in the B-1 Zone, B-2 Zone, B-3 Zone zoning district are capped at 8 ft tall and 25 sq ft, with a 20 ft from property line setback (Sec. §186-28F(2)). Most commercial signs in Wyckoff Township require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (10 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| B-1A Zone | 3 | 4 ft | 40 sq ft | — |
| B-1 Zone, B-2 Zone, B-3 Zone | 6 | 8 ft | 40 sq ft | — |
| B-4 Zone | 3 | 8 ft | 50 sq ft | — |
| B-5 Zone, B-5/SDAH-2 Zone | 3 | 8 ft | 40 sq ft | — |
| Residential zones | 4 | — | 15 sq ft | — |
| Business zones | 3 | — | As per retail/service: typically 40 sq ft | — |
| Industrial zones | 2 | 8 ft | 50 sq ft | — |
| Industrial uses in the B-4 Zone | 2 | 8 ft | 50 sq ft | — |
| Nonresidential zones | 2 | 6 ft | 25 sq ft | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 8 | — | 25 sq ft | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 10 zones)

### B-1 Zone, B-2 Zone, B-3 Zone

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign (Retail and Service Establishment) | — | 40 sq ft | — | — | 1 sign per establishment | On building facade | — | §186-28F(1)(b), (11), (9) |
| Ground Sign (Retail and Service Establishment) | 8 ft | 25 sq ft | — | 20 ft from property line | 1 per site plan (lots >10,000 sq ft) | One per site plan for lots over 10,000 sq ft, set back at least 20 ft from property line | — | §186-28F(2) |
| Wall Sign (Business and Professional Office Use) | — | 30 sq ft | — | — | 1 per use | Building facade | — | §186-28F(6) |
| Directory Sign (Offices < 20,000 sq ft) | — | 12 sq ft | — | — | 1 directory sign per lot | Either on building facade or ground | — | §186-28F(6) |
| Directory Sign (Offices ≥ 20,000 sq ft) | — | 25 sq ft | — | — | 1 directory sign per lot | Either on building facade or ground | — | §186-28F(6) |
| Projecting Sign (Identifying/Canopy Sign) | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | — | Projecting from building/canopy | — | §186-28F(10) |

### Residential zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Nameplate Sign (House Identification) | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | 1 per dwelling | On house | — | §186-28E(1) |
| Nameplate Sign (Professional Office Identification) | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | 1 per office | On building | — | §186-28E(2) |
| Wall Sign or Ground Sign (Church, School, Hospital, Gov. Agency) | — | 15 sq ft | — | 20 ft from street line (for ground sign) | 1 per use | On building or ground sign set back 20 ft from street line | — | §186-28E(3) |
| Wall Sign or Ground Sign (Farm or Roadside Stand) | — | 10 sq ft | — | 10 ft from street line (for ground sign) | 1 per farm or stand | On building or ground sign set back 10 ft from street line | — | §186-28E(4) |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Illuminated Traffic Control Sign | — | — | — | — | — | As approved by Township Committee by ordinance | — | §177-56(A) |
| Pole-Mounted Illuminated Traffic Messaging Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Only as authorized by Township Committee, with listed locations for schools | — | §177-56(C), §177-58 |
| Temporary Real Estate Sign (Residential Sale or Rental) | — | 4 sq ft | — | 10 ft from pavement; not within 5 ft of sidewalk or curb (for ground sign) | 1 per property | On the property for sale/rental; wall or ground (if ground, set back 10 ft from pavement, but not within 5 ft of sidewalk/curb) | — | §186-28D(1)(a)(b) |
| Temporary Open-House Sign (Residential) | — | 4 sq ft | — | 10 ft from pavement, not within 5 ft of sidewalk/curb for ground sign | 1 per open house | On property for sale; wall or ground sign; same setback as regular real estate sign | — | §186-28D(1)(c) |
| Temporary Sign (Public or Charitable Purpose) | — | 25 sq ft | — | — | — | As placed for event/decoration | — | §186-28D(4) |
| Temporary Political Sign | — | — | — | Set back from pavement/curb | — | Set back from edge of pavement/curb, not on public property, not on improved public roadway, public access easement, county roadway, or state roadway | — | §186-28D(5) |
| Regulatory/Warning/Required Signs | — | — | — | — | — | As required by state, municipal or county health or safety code, rule or regulation | — | §186-28A |
| Miscellaneous Required Signs (e.g. 'Restricted Area' in offices, no smoking) | — | — | — | — | — | Where required (outside offices, public park, municipal buildings, etc.) | — | §57-2, §159-3 |

## Prohibited signs in Wyckoff Township

- No off-premises signs are permitted (except specific allowance in B-1A Zone for directory ground sign related to interior block parking plan).
- No billboard shall be permitted.
- No string or streamers of flags, pennants, spinners, or other similar devices intended to attract attention shall be permitted.
- All signs shall remain in a fixed position; revolving or moving signs are prohibited.
- No roof sign shall be permitted.
- No sign causing radio or television interference shall be permitted.
- Illumination of all signs must be arranged so that no direct glare is visible outside the boundaries of the lot where the sign is erected and no traffic hazard is created.
- Flashing signs are prohibited.
- No exterior or window signs within 10 feet of the interior or exterior of any window, which are self-illuminating (electric, digital, LED, etc.) or have enclosed built-in lighting through translucent faces, letters, or panels, are permitted in any business, industrial, or residential zone.
- No sign shall be illuminated by lighting of intermittent or varying intensity or color, or by channel, gas-filled tubes, flashing light source, or open neon, or have any fluorescent or phosphorescent parts.
- No paste-up signs are to be permitted on the exterior of business or office establishments (interior paste-up signs are limited to 25% of window area).

## Signs exempt from permit in Wyckoff Township

- No permit is required for any sign not exceeding one square foot in area and otherwise permitted by the schedule of sign regulations.
- This chapter does not apply to signs required by any state, municipal, or county health or safety code, rule, or regulation, not exceeding two square feet in area.
- Exterior decorating for holiday or patriotic purposes is permitted for a period not exceeding one month (signs not exceeding 25 square feet).
- Political speech signs set back from pavement/curb, not causing traffic hazards, and not on public property, improved public roadway, public access easement, county roadway, or state roadway.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A sign erection permit from the Zoning Administrator is required before erecting, enlarging, or relocating any sign, unless specifically exempted (such as signs not exceeding one square foot in area, or signs required by health or safety code under two square feet).
- The Zoning Administrator shall issue a sign erection permit only for signs specifically allowed and provided for by this chapter or for which a previous variance has been granted.
- Applications for sign erection permits must follow the detailed procedure outlined in §186-28B, including forms, sketches, and fees.
- Prior to erecting any other signs (not explicitly permitted by chapter), application must be made to the Planning Board for site plan approval and variance approval.

## 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 10 zoning districts in Wyckoff Township — every sign type, every field — are available with a free PermitPal account: https://app.permitpal.io/?address=Wyckoff+Township+NJ&override=true&utm_source=landing&utm_medium=city-page&utm_campaign=city-wyckoff-township

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