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Sign Regulations in Howell, NJ (2026)

2 verified sign regulations for Howell, New Jersey, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Political Signs

Howell Township allows political signs without a permit but only inside a window: no earlier than 30 days before a school board or special election, April 1 for a primary, or September 1 for a general election. Signs must come down by midnight of the 14th day after the election.

Howell Township Political Sign Rules

Some Restrictions

Howell Township Code § 256-3

L. Political signs are permitted, provided that such signs comply with the following specifications and conditions: (1) Time restriction. No person shall, within the limits of the Township, construct, erect, place or maintain any sign advertising or publicizing the candidacy of any individual for any public office prior to 30 days before any school board or special election, April 1 for any pri...

Window Signs

In Howell Township business and industrial zones, window signs are allowed on the first floor of the building only and must be attached to the inside of the store window. Total gross advertising area cannot exceed 10% of the principal facade of the ground story or 200 square feet, whichever is less.

Howell Township Window Sign Limits

Some Restrictions

Howell Township Code § 256-5

C. Standards in business and industrial zones. Unless covered by another provision in this chapter, the following standards shall apply to signs in business and industrial zones: ... (3) Window signs are permitted on the first floor of the building only. All window signs shall be attached to the inside of the store window and shall not have a total gross advertising area greater than 10% of the...