# Sign Regulations in Andover Township, New Jersey

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Andover Township, New Jersey (NJ)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-jersey/andover-township
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/7158497#7158497)

## At a glance

Andover Township, New Jersey regulates 27 sign types across 4 zoning districts. Sandwich Board Sign (Exempt)s in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 3 ft tall and 7 sq ft, with a 10 ft from property line setback (Sec. § 190-88C(11)). Most commercial signs in Andover Township require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (4 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| CB Zone District, HC Zone District, B/A Zone District | 1 | — | — | — |
| Business Districts, Commercial Districts, Recreation Districts, Industrial Districts, Multifamily Districts | 3 | Not above highest point of facade | 64 sq ft (or 15% of story/level) | — |
| Residential Districts, Agricultural Districts | 9 | — | 32 sq ft | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 14 | 3 ft | 32 sq ft per sign face | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 4 zones)

### Business Districts, Commercial Districts, Recreation Districts, Industrial Districts, Multifamily Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Facade Sign (Wall Sign) | Not above highest point of facade | 64 sq ft (or 15% of story/level) | — | — | One per establishment; two for a corner establishment | Attached to building facade | — | § 190-93; § 190-94 |
| Freestanding General Directory or Pylon Sign | — | — | — | — | One per establishment | — | — | § 190-94; § 190-90K |
| Directional Sign | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | — | As directional, e.g. loading/shipping/receiving | — | § 190-94 |

### Residential Districts, Agricultural Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Customary Professional Sign or Nameplate | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | One per use | — | — | § 190-95A |
| Temporary Real Estate For Sale/Rent/Lease Sign | — | 8 sq ft | — | — | One per lot | On premises for sale/lease | — | § 190-95B |
| Subdivision Development Sign - Entrance | — | 32 sq ft | — | — | One per entrance | Each entrance of the development | — | § 190-95C(1)-(2) |
| Subdivision Development Trade/Professional Sign - Lot | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | — | On lots being developed | — | § 190-95C(1)-(2) |
| Public Building, Park, Community Facility Sign | — | 20 sq ft | — | — | — | On premises of public building, park, or facility | — | § 190-95D |
| Agricultural Produce Sale Sign | — | 10 sq ft (combined for two signs) | — | — | Two per agricultural use | On premises of agricultural use | — | § 190-95F(1) |
| Agricultural Identification Sign | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | One per agricultural use | On premises of agricultural operation | — | § 190-95F(2) |
| Subdivision Identification Sign - Entrance | — | 25 sq ft | — | — | Per entrance | At entrance of subdivision | — | § 190-95G |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Nameplate Sign (Exempt) | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | § 190-88C(1) |
| Professional Practice Sign (Exempt) | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | § 190-88C(1) |
| Tablet Building Name/Date (Exempt) | — | 3 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | § 190-88C(2) |
| Window Sign (Exempt, Nonilluminated) | — | 25% of window area | — | — | — | Window | — | § 190-88C(6) |
| Signs at Houses of Worship, Charitable, Nonprofit Orgs (Exempt) | — | 10 sq ft | — | — | — | On premises | — | § 190-88C(8) |
| Sandwich Board Sign (Exempt) | 3 ft | 7 sq ft | — | 10 ft from property line | — | May not be placed within 10 ft of any property line | — | § 190-88C(11) |
| Suspended or Hung Banner (Exempt - Commercial Facade) | 3 ft | 18 sq ft | 6 ft | — | One per business | On commercial facade (hung or suspended) | — | § 190-88C(12), § 190-90L |
| Electronic Messaging Sign | — | 32 sq ft per sign face | — | — | — | Any property within township | — | § 190-91F |

## Prohibited signs in Andover Township

- Signs that obstruct scenic vistas and natural features.
- Signs that contribute to visual pollution.
- Signs that contribute to traffic hazards.
- Billboards.
- Exposed neon tubing.
- Any flashing, moving or animated signs except in the CB, HC and B/A Zone Districts.
- Any sign whose lighting or central mechanism causes radio or television interference.
- Signs utilizing the color red, green, or yellow in their illumination within 100 feet of a street intersection.
- Signs which resemble, simulate or may be mistaken for a traffic sign within 20 feet of a roadway.
- Signs which are a menace to public safety.
- Roof signs.
- Signs affixed to trees, rocks or other natural things.
- Signs affixed or painted on water towers or similar structures.
- Freestanding pylon signs located in a public right-of-way or approved sight easement.
- String banners, string flags, aluminum ribbons or similar attention-getting devices, except that commercial businesses shall be allowed to hang or suspend one banner from a structure or business as long as it is not offensive or inappropriate. String banners strung on poles sunk into the ground are prohibited.
- No sign shall be placed as to interfere with or be mistaken for a traffic light or similar safety device.
- No sign shall be lighted by means of flashing or intermittent illumination.
- No sign as permitted shall extend or project above the highest elevation of the wall to which it is attached or above the height of the building as defined in this chapter.
- No sign shall extend further than 15 inches from the face of the building upon which it is attached.
- All signs shall be limited to noniridescent colors, including the background, with the exception of safety and directional signs of not more than two square feet.
- No person shall erect or maintain a billboard, sign or other structure for advertising purposes within the Township except as provided for in Article XI, Signs, of Chapter 190, Zoning.

## Signs exempt from permit in Andover Township

- Nameplates and professional practice signs, not exceeding two square feet.
- Tablets indicating the name of a building and the date of erection, not exceeding three square feet.
- Public signs erected by the state, county or municipality in the performance of a public duty.
- Temporary signs indicating garage sales and other similar activities not exceeding 10 square feet. Such signs shall be removed within 24 hours after the event has taken place.
- Signs which are located for policing or parking purposes, not exceeding two square feet.
- Nonilluminated window signs whose total area does not exceed 25% of the total window area.
- Real estate for sale, rent or lease signs, not exceeding eight square feet.
- Signs erected upon the premises of houses of worship and charitable and nonprofit organizations, not exceeding 10 square feet.
- Temporary signs indicating special sales events, including grand openings, business closings and special sales, not exceeding 10 square feet. Such signs shall be posted 30 days prior and removed within five days after the special sales event is over.
- Customary warning, trespassing and posted signs.
- Sandwich board signs, not exceeding three feet in height and total area of seven square feet. Such signs may not be placed within 10 feet of any property line.
- One suspended or hung banner is allowed to be placed on a commercial facade, not exceeding dimensions of three feet by six feet or a total of 18 square feet.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Application for a permit to erect, re-erect or alter a permanent sign (excluding repainting or relettering of existing signs) must be made on forms from the Zoning Official. A sign permit is required except for exempted signs.
- Certain sign types require a special permit granted by the Planning Board after a public hearing and submission of a site plan or plat, application, and related documentation in accordance with detailed requirements (§ 190-92).
- Applications for signs on a county road require County Planning Board review, and proof of submission must be shown; Township approval is conditioned on County approval where applicable.
- All applications for special permit signs require a public hearing with notice and publication.
- For special permits, a site plan or plat showing property boundaries, location of the sign, design, materials, and an ownership affidavit (if not owner/applicant) is required.
- Nonconforming signs cannot be altered, rebuilt, enlarged or extended unless brought into conformity, and are governed by Article VIII, Nonconforming Uses and Structures.

## Full detail

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