Elizabeth requires a garage sale permit (Code §3-28, $5 fee) and limits signage to on-site only. Union Township caps at 2 sales/year per household and allows small directional signs.
Elizabeth Code §3-28 requires a $5 garage sale permit obtained from the City Clerk, limiting each household to 2 sales per calendar year of 3 days maximum each. On-premises signs up to 4 sq ft are permitted; off-premises directional signs on utility poles, street signs, and in the public right-of-way are prohibited and subject to immediate removal. Union Township (Code Ch. 84) and Roselle permit small directional signs (3 sq ft) at street corners with homeowner consent; signs must be removed within 24 hours of sale end. Plainfield limits advertising to on-site signs only. Sales may not run before 8 AM or after 7 PM in most Union County municipalities.
Signs on utility poles/trees: immediate removal and $25–$50 fine. No permit (Elizabeth): $25–$100 fine. Signs not removed after sale: $25/day. Exceeding 2 sales/year: permit denial.
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