Midland Park City Zoning Code
§ 34-17.10
Exemptions.
[6-10-2021 by Ord. No. 08-21]
The provisions and regulations of this section shall not apply to the following signs; provided, however, that said signs remain subject to the provisions of size, number and location and the provisions of Subsection 34-17.13 of this section.
a.
A professional nameplate affixed to the door or adjacent wall of premises so used, not to exceed eight inches by 20 inches per professional occupant.
b.
A bulletin board not exceeding five square feet in area for public charitable or religious institutions when located upon the premises of said institutions, said bulletin board to be in addition to any sign or signs permitted under Subsection 34-17.6c of this section.
c.
A memorial sign or tablet, or a sign indicating the name of a building or the date of its erection, when cut into any masonry surface or when constructed of bronze or other noncombustible material.
d.
The following signs, customary and necessary to the operation of filling and motor vehicle service stations:
1.
Lettering on buildings displayed over individual entrance doors consisting of the words "washing," "lubrication," "repairing" or words of similar import, provided that there shall be not more than one such sign over each entrance and that the letters shall not exceed 10 inches in height.
2.
Lettering or other insignia which are a structural part of a gasoline pump consisting only of a brand name, lead-warning sign and other signs as required by law.
3.
A credit card sign not exceeding two square feet in area affixed to the building.
4.
A sign attached to each gas pump with the price of the product, as required by law.
e.
Signs of every kind and nature erected by or on behalf of the United States of America, the State of New Jersey, the County of Bergen and the Borough of Midland Park, traffic controls in private ways and parking lots, legal notices, railroad crossing signs, or other signs required by law, and such temporary signs for public and charitable purposes as may be approved by the Zoning Official for a period of time not to exceed 30 days.
f.
A sign customary and necessary in the offering of real estate for sale or to let by the owner thereof and his agent or broker in R-1, Residence Zone, not to exceed three square feet in area.
g.
Signs customary and necessary in the offering of real estate for sale or to let by the owner thereof and his real estate agent or broker in retail business and industrial zones not to exceed 16 square feet in area.
h.
Signs customarily used to indicate that real estate offered for sale or to let has been sold or leased by the real estate agent or broker concerned in R-1, R-2 and R-3 Residence Zones, not to exceed six square feet in area and not to be maintained more than two weeks after closing.
i.
Signs customary and necessary in the offering of a newly constructed building for sale or to let by the owner thereof and his real estate agent or broker in the R-1, R-2 and R-3 Residence Zones, not to exceed three square feet in area, and in the retail business and industrial zones, not to exceed 16 square feet in area.
j.
Temporary signs customary and necessary in connection with the erection of buildings or other construction work shall be limited to one sign for each construction project, to include only the identification of the project, the architect, the builder and the subcontractors. Such sign may be freestanding or attached to the premises, but shall not exceed 20 square feet in area, and shall be removed at the completion of construction, rental or sale.
k.
The interior contents of lawfully permitted signs specifically designed to be changed from time to time, such as church announcement boards, theater marquees, restaurant menus and the like.
l.
Temporary signs for governmental, political, religious and charitable purposes, provided that the same are not in excess of 50 square feet in area and do not violate the placement or construction provisions of this chapter, including exterior decorating for holiday or patriotic purposes for a period not to exceed 30 days.
m.
Flags and banners customarily used in connection with the opening of a new business or enterprise shall be permitted to be displayed on the face of the building within which the enterprise or business is opening, on the day of opening thereof and for 10 consecutive business days thereafter, provided only that the person or entity desiring to so display flags and banners on the opening of the business shall obtain a permit in accordance with Subsection 34-17.12 of this section and be charged a minimum permit fee.
n.
Temporary A-frame, sandwich board or sidewalk signs shall be permitted during business hours only and the frame shall not be greater than two feet wide and four feet high. If placed near/on sidewalk a minimum of three feet of clearance on the sidewalk shall be maintained for pedestrians.