# Sign Regulations in Alloway Township, New Jersey

Sign permit rules, size and height limits, setbacks, and ordinance citations for Alloway Township, New Jersey, compiled by PermitPal from the jurisdiction's published municipal code.

- **Jurisdiction:** Alloway Township, New Jersey (NJ)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-jersey/alloway-township
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/13786302#13786302)

## At a glance

Alloway Township, New Jersey regulates 8 sign types across 3 zoning districts. On-site Freestanding Sign (Open-land commercial uses)s in the Commercial District, C Commercial District zoning district are capped at 25 feet tall and 300 square feet maximum or formula as described (Sec. § 75-46B, § 75-46F). Most commercial signs in Alloway Township require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (3 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 5 | — | 20 square feet per sign | — |
| Commercial District, C Commercial District | 3 | 25 feet | 300 square feet maximum or formula as described | — |
| A Agricultural District, RR Rural Residential District | 1 | — | 32 square feet | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Real Estate Sign | — | 6 square feet | — | — | — | On individual lot that is for sale, rent, sold, or rented | — | § 75-46A(1) |
| Development/Project Sign | — | 20 square feet per sign | — | — | Not more than two | On property involving more than two dwelling units/residential lots or nonresidential uses | — | § 75-46A(2) |
| Construction Sign | — | 6 square feet per trade/profession; combined signs not to exceed 20 square feet total | — | — | — | On premises where construction work is underway | — | § 75-46A(3) |
| Identification Sign - Public and Semipublic Facilities | — | 20 square feet per sign | — | — | Not more than two | For public and semipublic facilities such as churches and schools | — | § 75-46A(4) |
| Historical Marker or Memorial | — | 12 square feet | — | — | — | — | — | § 75-46A(5) |

### Commercial District, C Commercial District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| On-site Sign - Wall or Freestanding | — | Variable, based on formula | — | — | No more than two per use | On-site, principal building | — | § 75-46B |
| On-site Freestanding Sign (Open-land commercial uses) | 25 feet | 300 square feet maximum or formula as described | — | — | No more than two per use | On-site, permitted open-land commercial use | — | § 75-46B, § 75-46F |
| Off-site Sign | — | 32 square feet | — | 10 feet from street line, 500 feet from any other off-site sign | Two per single use | At least 10 feet from any street line and 500 feet from any other off-site sign; may only advertise goods or services provided within 3 miles | — | § 75-46C, § 75-46D |

### A Agricultural District, RR Rural Residential District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Off-site Sign | — | 32 square feet | — | 10 feet from street line, 500 feet from any other off-site sign | Two per single use | At least 10 feet from street line, 500 feet from other off-site sign; may only advertise goods/services provided within 3 miles | — | § 75-46C, § 75-46D |

## Prohibited signs in Alloway Township

- No political sign shall be posted, fastened or in any way attached to any street or traffic sign, tree or other natural growth.
- No sign shall be located in the public right-of-way.
- No signs shall be lighted with flashing lights or bare bulbs or tubing such as fluorescent or neon.
- Any light or reflecting device used in connection with a sign shall not be so located or directed that it may be mistaken for a traffic signal or warning device.
- No sign lighting may shine directly on residentially zoned or used properties.
- Moving signs are prohibited.
- No freestanding sign shall be erected to a height exceeding 25 feet.
- Portable billboards and other off-site devices shall be prohibited in all districts.

## Signs exempt from permit in Alloway Township

- A nonilluminated real estate sign on an individual lot that is for sale or rent or which has been sold or rented, not exceeding six square feet in area, is permitted. Such sign shall be removed within seven days after the date of sale or rental agreement.
- On property involving more than two dwelling units or residential lots or involving nonresidential uses, not more than two nonilluminated signs advertising the sale or proposed development, each not exceeding 20 square feet area in total, are permitted. Such signs shall be removed when all property has been transferred.
- Nonilluminated signs identifying architects, engineers, contractors, tradesmen or others engaged in construction work on the premises where the work is proceeding. One sign not exceeding six square feet in area is permitted for each trade or profession or the allowable areas may be combined, except that no sign shall exceed 20 square feet in area.
- Not more than two nonilluminated identification signs for public and semipublic facilities such as churches and schools, each not exceeding 20 square feet in area, are permitted.
- Historical markers or memorials, not exceeding 12 square feet in area, are permitted.
- Signs required by the Township, such as those outside of offices reading 'Notice, Authorized Employees Only' or similar verbiage, are permitted.
- Signs clearly identifying recycling areas and lists of accepted materials are required and permitted.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Any signs permitted under the terms of this chapter, except for nonilluminated real estate signs (six square feet or less) and construction-related nonilluminated signs (six square feet per profession or trade, no sign exceeding 20 square feet), shall be subject to application for issuance of a zoning permit and certificate of occupancy.
- No references to master sign plan or variance meetings were found in this ordinance text.

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