Hackensack permits garage and yard sale signs as temporary signage under Chapter 175, with strict limits on placement, size, and post-sale removal. Signs in public rights-of-way are subject to removal by the city.
Garage sale signage in Hackensack is treated as temporary signage under the zoning chapter. Typical rules limit signs to a small size, generally not exceeding 6 square feet, and require posting only for the duration of the sale plus a brief setup period. Signs may not be affixed to utility poles, traffic control devices, street trees, or placed in public rights-of-way. Signs on private property require the property owner's consent. The Department of Public Works routinely removes unauthorized signage from public property and may dispose of signs without notice. Additionally, garage sales themselves may require a permit under separate licensing chapters.
Improper sign placement can result in immediate removal and fines from $25 to $250 per occurrence under Chapter 175.
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