Yard Signs, Window Signs and Banners for Fair Lawn

What Fair Lawn's sign code allows

Fair Lawn's sign rules are in § 125-41 of the borough code, published by Zoneomics. For businesses, a few lines matter most:

• Banners, streamers and pennants are not allowed, with two exceptions: unlettered ones for a grand opening, for up to 14 days, and for a going-out-of-business sale, for up to 45 days. Both are registered with the Zoning Officer.
• Sidewalk and portable signs are not allowed, which rules out the usual sandwich board.
• Temporary holiday and charitable signs can stay up for up to 45 days.

New tenants generally need a sign zoning permit for permanent signs; the borough's zoning page lists the forms and fees. We read the code as a print shop, not as lawyers, so call the Zoning Office before you order anything for outside your door.

In practice, Fair Lawn businesses on River Road, Fair Lawn Avenue and Broadway get the most out of their windows:

• A window graphic, 24 x 36 inches, for a sale or a new menu. It is $43.50 in perforated film, which keeps your view out of the window.
• Cut vinyl lettering for hours, phone and website, which goes up once and lasts. Our store hours package is $79.00, and installation is $75.00.
• An indoor easel sign facing the door, 24 x 36 inches on foam board, for $40.00. It does the job of a sandwich board without being on the sidewalk.

For a grand opening, keep in mind that the code's exception is for unlettered banners and pennants, meaning color and attention, not words. Put your name and opening date in the window instead.

Signs for Fair Lawn homes, schools and teams

Most of what Fair Lawn families order from us goes on the lawn: graduation signs for Fair Lawn High School seniors, senior night signs, birthday and new-baby signs, and garage sale signs. Keep them on your own property and out of the sidewalk and street.

Fair Lawn has a big youth sports scene, so team banners are common too. A 3 x 6 foot banner hung on the dugout fence or a team tent is $50.50, with grommets every 2 feet and free wind slits if the field gets windy. For a sponsor banner on a league fence, check with the league first; they usually have a standard size.

The Fair Lawn Street Fair and Craft Show along River Road and Fair Lawn Avenue is one of the bigger street fairs in the area, as NJ.com's event listings noted. Vendors use a banner on the front of the table or tent so people can find them. A 2 x 4 foot banner fits most 6 foot tables.

Prices are per sign, before New Jersey sales tax. Signs are taxable; clothing is not. Ordering five or more yard signs for a team or a school event lowers the price per sign, and the designer shows the break as you change the quantity.

Ordering from Fair Lawn

Design your sign in our online sign designer: pick a size, start from a template or upload your own art, and see the price as you go. Standard turnaround is 5 to 7 business days after your 50% deposit, or 3 business days with rush for 25% more.

Our pickup spot in Paramus is about 6 miles from Fair Lawn. Pickup is contactless on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday from 11am to 3pm, and you can book a time when your order is ready. Shipping starts at $14.99 for up to two signs; large banners ship rolled in a tube and cost a bit more. If your team or PTO needs shirts as well, see our Fair Lawn custom shirt page.

Prices as of November 2026, from our online designers. Clothing is exempt from NJ sales tax; signs and vinyl are taxed at 6.625%.