The Emerald Ash Borer and the State of Ash Trees in NJ Today - The Todd Group

  • Public Areas & Right of Way
    • Do not require permits.
    • They may be placed 30 days prior to Election Day
    • Must be removed 7 days after Election Day.
    • Maximum Size Allowed
      • 2' x 3' ft or 6 sq ft 
    • Improper Identification
      • If there is a concern regarding potential illegal political signs with respect to identification, that is under the sole jurisdiction of New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission ELEC. 
      • Concerns must be directly voiced to ELEC as they address those matters.
    • Request to Remove Political Signs
      • With respect to campaign signs, first amendment rights preclude the Borough from selecting which signs and locations should be removed. 
      • In the interest of recognizing the Constitutional right to free speech, the Borough is limited as to the removal of signs except in the interest of public safety, i.e. they obstruct the view for drivers etc.
  • Private Property
    • Do not require permits.
    • Political Signage on private property is protected by Freedom of Speech.
      • The Supreme Court has ruled that Municipalities can not restrict political signs.
      • There is wide berth granted to private expression. 
      • People are entitled to post pretty much anything they want, including things that might appear misleading.
    • Political Signage posted in the Borough ROW at the end of a private property.
      • The Borough requires political signage to be moved further onto the private property and out of the ROW if the sign is posted more than 30 days prior to an election. 
      • If the political sign meets the size standard and is posted in the ROW 30 days prior to an election, it is allowed.