Sign and Facade Guidelines
Township of Cranford
Guidelines for Signs & Awnings
Sign Definition | Lettering, logo or graphic to name or describe the business and information relative to the business |
How many signs are permitted? | 1st floor businesses are permitted one (1) sign per façade. The sign(s) may be mounted to the wall, on an awning or in the window |
What size sign is permitted? | Total signage (all types) may not exceed 20% of the overall façade. Calculate façade dimension by measuring height and width.
· Wall mounted signs or individual letters – not to exceed 10% of the wall where the sign is attached (HxW) · Awnings – signage not to exceed 30% of the overall awning size (HxW) · Windows – signage not to exceed 20% of the window area (HxW) · Projecting – decorative brackets must be metal; sign must meet building codes regarding height from sidewalk and distance from building · Existing sign bands – signage permitted within the existing space |
Materials for Signs & Awnings |
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Additional window lettering | Lettering on display windows, when not used for the primary business sign, is limited to description of products, services, telephone number, website or wording to describe the business. Such lettering not to exceed 20% of the window area (HxW) |
Temporary Signs |
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Prohibited Signs & Awnings |
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