Bergen County does not regulate residential signage; this falls to municipalities. The county only controls signs along county-owned roads and rights-of-way through its Department of Public Works permitting process.
Sign regulations for home-based businesses are determined by Bergen County's 70 municipalities under their local zoning ordinances. Bergen County itself only regulates signs placed within county road rights-of-way through encroachment permits issued by the Department of Public Works. State law N.J.S.A. 27:5-5 et seq. governs outdoor advertising. Most municipal ordinances limit home occupation signs to small, non-illuminated nameplates (typically 1-2 square feet). Homeowners must check their municipal code for size, placement, and illumination rules before installing any business signage.
Violations of municipal sign codes typically range from $100 to $1,000 per day plus mandatory removal.
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Bergen County, NJ
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