West Orange City Zoning Code

It is hereby determined that the number, location and design of signs in the Township are excessive and unduly distracting to motorists and pedestrians, create a traffic hazard, contribute to the deterioration and need for the rehabilitation of the area, and in some places reduce the effectiveness of signs needed to direct the public. It is also determined that the number of distracting and aesthetically unattractive signs ought to be reduced in order to reduce and eliminate the aforementioned effects. Furthermore, the signs of least value to people within the Township are those which carry commercial messages other than those necessary to advertise any product, service, event, person, institution, or business located on the premises where the sign is located or the sale or rental of such premises. It is also determined that the number, location, and design of signs in the Central Business District of the Township are especially deleterious to the economic and social viability and appearance of the Township as a whole. It is also determined that the regulations contained in this chapter are the minimum amount of regulation necessary to achieve its purpose.