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Piscataway City Zoning Code

§ 21-1201

Signs in Residential Zones.

[1972 Code §§ 21-1201 — 21-1201.7; Ord. No. 2016-41]
The following signs are permitted in all Residential Zones:
§ 21-1201.1
A decorative sign showing name and address of house or family, not larger than two square feet in area.
§ 21-1201.2
A sign advertising the prospective sale or rental of the premises upon which it is maintained, or a sign identifying each firm working at a site under construction or alteration and indicating the future use of the site. The sale or rental sign shall be removed within one week after the sale or lease has been transacted. Other signs permitted in this paragraph shall be removed within one month after the new construction has been completed or occupied. Maximum area per sign shall not exceed 64 square feet and shall not be illuminated. Sign setback requirement shall be 10 feet from property line. Permits are required.
§ 21-1201.3
Official signs of the Federal, State, County and Township government.
§ 21-1201.4
A permanent sign identifying a church, hospital, non-public school, or other permitted institution shall not exceed 32 square feet in area. Sign setback requirement shall be 25 feet from property line. Signs illegally placed may be removed by Township Officials and discarded.
[Amended by Ord. No. 2016-41]
§ 21-1201.5
Signs identifying farms shall not exceed a total of 10 square feet each in area. Sign setback requirement shall be 10 feet from property line. Permit is required.
§ 21-1201.6
Signs identifying a permitted home occupation or a professional office shall not exceed two square feet in area and shall be located no less than 10 feet from property line. Permit is required.
§ 21-1201.7
Signs identifying and advertising a subdivision approved by the Township: Total area per sign shall not exceed 32 square feet. Two such signs may be permitted. Such signs shall be removed after occupancy permits have been granted upon 75% of the lots in the development. Sign setback requirement shall be 10 feet from property line. Permits are required.