Edison, NJ Sign Regulations: Political Signs (2026)
Key Facts
- Posting window
- 60 days before event
- Removal deadline
- 14 days after event
- Max size
- 32 sq ft per side
- Permit required
- No: exempt sign
Summary
Edison Township exempts temporary political preference or event signs from zoning permits, but caps them at 32 square feet, allows posting only 60 days before the election or event, and requires removal within 14 days after.
Temporary signs indicating a political preference or a political event, for a period of sixty (60) days prior to an election or political event, which shall be removed within fourteen (14) days after the election or political event, provided that such signs do not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet in area on any one surface;
i. Name and number of plates identifying the residents on a house, apartment or mailbox, not to exceed sixty (60) square inches;
j. 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;
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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.h of the Edison Township Code lets residents put up temporary signs backing a candidate or political event without a zoning permit. The window is tight: signs can go up no more than 60 days before the election or event and must come down within 14 days afterward. Each sign face is capped at 32 square feet, and, like every exempt sign, it still has to comply with the chapter's general placement rules, including bans on obstructing sight lines, sitting in the public right-of-way, or using flashing or animated features.
Violations & Fines
Zoning violations under Chapter 37, including oversized or overdue political signs, can draw fines up to $1,250 per sign, up to 90 days in jail or community service, with steeper penalties for repeat offenders.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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