West Windsor planning board reviews draft sign ordinance updates, defers temporary and political sign rules

WEST WINDSOR, N.J. — On Oct. 15, 2025, the West Windsor Planning Board held a working session to review a draft revision of the township sign ordinance that updates rules for commercial and planned nonresidential districts while postponing changes for temporary and political signs pending further legal review.

The draft ordinance discussed increases letter-height limits for hanging and blade signs in certain districts, raises the allowed portion of window area that may be used for signage, adds definitions and rules for blade, banner and a-frame (sandwich-board) signs, and sets a percentage limit for signage on automobile service station canopies. The board did not take final action; members instructed staff to send the draft to counsel and to prepare an appendix with visual examples for Council review.

Planner David (staff member) opened the item and said the board would not address temporary or political sign regulations at this time, explaining that staff found “a lot of conflicting opinions and case law” and that the topic requires additional research. He summarized other…