Paramus regulates political and campaign signs through its Amended Sign Ordinance (Chapter 367), adopted under Ordinance No. 20-11 in 2020 and last amended in December 2024, controlling placement, size, and the period signs may remain posted before and after elections.
The Borough of Paramus Amended Sign Ordinance (Chapter 367), adopted July 9, 2020 by Ordinance No. 20-11 and amended by Ord. No. 2024-30, governs all signage within the borough including temporary political and campaign signs. The ordinance addresses where signs may be placed, dimensional limits, and timing windows tied to elections. Political signs are typically permitted on private property with the owner's consent and must be removed promptly after the election. The Borough Zoning Officer enforces sign placement, and signs in the public right-of-way are generally prohibited.
Improperly placed or oversized political signs may be removed by borough officials, and the responsible party may face fines under the sign ordinance's penalty provisions and code enforcement notices.
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