State v. DeAngelo, A-73 September Term 2008; Supreme Court; opinion by Wallace , J.; decided February 5, 2009. On appeal from and certification to the Appellate Division, 396 N.J. Super. 23 (App. Div. 2007). [Sat below: Judges Rodriguez, Sabatino and Lyons in the Appellate Division; Judge Bielamowicz in the Law Division.] DDS No. 30-1-2676 [21 pp.]

The Lawrence Township sign ordinance prohibits all but a few exempted signs, and it expressly prohibits “balloon signs or other inflated signs (excepting grand opening signs) … displayed for the purpose of attracting the attention of pedestrians and motorists.”