Edison, NJ Sign Regulations: Garage Sale Signs (2026)
Key Facts
- Max size
- 2 sq ft
- Location
- On sale premises only
- Removal deadline
- 24 hrs after sale
- Permit required
- No: exempt sign
Summary
Edison Township exempts on-premises garage sale signs from zoning permits, but caps them at 2 square feet, requires the sale date on the sign, and mandates removal within 24 hours after the sale ends.
Garage sale signs located on the premises only, not to exceed two (2) square feet, and containing the date of sale, which sign shall be removed within twenty-four (24) hours after the last day of the sale;
k. Temporary signs advertising the sale or rental of the premises upon which they are situated, provided that such signs do not exceed eight (8) square feet and which shall be removed when the purpose of the sign is fulfilled;
l. Temporary and permanent traffic signs and signals installed by the Township, County and State for the purpose of directing and regulating the flow of traffic;
m. Signs indicating public transportation stops when installed by the Township or a public transportation utility;
n. Flags or emblems of religious, educational, civic or governmental organizations flown from supports on the buildings or grounds occupied by the organization and the American flag whenever and wherever flown in accordance with the laws and rules promulgated by the Federal government;
o. Lawn signs identifying residents, not exceeding one and one-half (1 1/2) square feet in area for each side. The signs shall not contain any advertising message and shall be nonilluminated except by a light which is an integral part of a lamppost if used as support;
p. Signs posted by governmental agencies or pursuant to governmental statute, order or regulation;
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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4904708; v19 updated 2026-03-25; through 03-25-2026).
Full Breakdown
Section 37-62.4.j of the Edison Township Code allows garage sale signs without a zoning permit, but only under narrow terms: the sign must sit on the property holding the sale, stay under 2 square feet, and show the sale date. Once the sale wraps up, the homeowner has just 24 hours to take the sign down. Off-site signs, or ones that skip the date or blow past the two-square-foot cap, lose the exemption and fall under the chapter's standard permit and placement requirements.
Violations & Fines
Sign violations under Chapter 37 carry fines up to $1,250 per sign, up to 90 days in jail or community service, and added fines for repeat offenders within a year.
Frequently Asked Questions
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