Mahwah regulates residential and home occupation signs under Chapter 24-6, including window signs and the Schedule of Permitted Sign Regulations adopted by Ordinance No. 1916.
Section 24-6 of the Mahwah Zoning Ordinance, as amended by Ordinance No. 1916 effective November 15, 2020, sets the Schedule of Permitted Sign Regulations and Sign Types by Zone. Window signs are defined as any permanent or temporary sign, including decals, that is legible from the outside and placed on a window or within two feet of its inside face. For home occupations and residential properties, only limited identification signs are permitted, with size, illumination, and placement restrictions tied to the underlying residential zone. A zoning sign permit is generally required before installation.
Unpermitted, illuminated, or oversized residential signs may be cited by the Zoning Officer and lead to removal orders and Township fines.
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