# Sign Regulations in Audubon, New Jersey

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Audubon, New Jersey (NJ)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-jersey/audubon
- **Data last verified:** 2025-11-03
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/nj/audubon_borough/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIIPLDE_CH113LADE_ARTVIIZORE_DIV2SUDIRE_S113-409SI)

## At a glance

Audubon, New Jersey regulates 40 sign types across 8 zoning districts. Freestanding Sign - Business Names in the Business Districts (A, A-1, B, B-1) zoning district are capped at 4 feet tall and 1 square foot per linear foot of building frontage (total with wall/window), with a 12 feet from front lot line setback (Sec. Sec. 113-409.G.ii). Most commercial signs in Audubon require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (8 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residential Districts (R) | 9 | — | 20 square feet | — |
| Residential Districts (R-3, R-4) | 10 | — | 20 square feet | — |
| Business Districts (A, A-1, B, B-1) | 14 | 14 feet from ground to top (22 feet second floor) | 20 square feet | — |
| Business Districts (B-2) | 13 | 14 feet from ground to top (22 feet second floor) | 20 square feet | — |
| Business Districts (C) | 13 | 14 feet from ground to top (22 feet second floor) | 20 square feet | — |
| Planned Retail Districts (PR) | 9 | 35 feet | 400 square feet per side | — |
| Manufacturing Districts (C-3, C-4) | 6 | lesser of zone building height or 40 feet | Included in aggregate | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 4 | 35 feet above roof at mounting point | 50 square feet (lettering area) | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 8 zones)

### Business Districts (A, A-1, B, B-1)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Nameplate Sign | — | 1 square foot | — | — | 1 per residence | affixed to building | — | Sec. 113-409.G.ii.a and Sec. 113-409.G.i.a.1 |
| Professional Sign | — | 1.5 square feet | — | — | 1 per residence | affixed to building | — | Sec. 113-409.G.ii.a and Sec. 113-409.G.i.a.2 |
| Temporary Real Estate Sign | — | 8 square feet | — | — | 1 per lot | on premises | — | Sec. 113-409.G.v.k |
| Bulletin Board Sign | — | 20 square feet | — | — | 1 per institution | on premises of institution | — | Sec. 113-409.G.ii.a and Sec. 113-409.G.i.a.4 |
| Freestanding Sign - Business Name | 4 feet | 1 square foot per linear foot of building frontage (total with wall/window) | — | 12 feet from front lot line | 1 per establishment | freestanding, setback 12 feet from front lot line; perpendicular or parallel to front; corner at 45 degrees | — | Sec. 113-409.G.ii |
| Wall Sign - Business | 14 feet from ground to top (22 feet second floor) | — | 80% of store width | — | 1 per facade | attached to facade | — | Sec. 113-409.G.ii.b and Sec. 113-409.G.v.a-c,d |
| Window Sign - Permanent | 14 feet from ground to top (22 feet second floor) | — | 80% of store width | — | As part of total | permanently affixed to window | — | Sec. 113-409.G.ii.b and Sec. 113-409.G.v.f |
| Directory Sign | — | — | — | 12 feet from front lot line | 1 per building | freestanding, not attached to wall/roof, setback 12 feet | — | Sec. 113-409.G.ii.c |

### Business Districts (B-2)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Nameplate Sign | — | 1 square foot | — | — | 1 per residence | affixed to building | — | Sec. 113-409.G.ii.a,e and Sec. 113-409.G.i.a.1 |
| Professional Sign | — | 1.5 square feet | — | — | 1 per residence | affixed to building | — | Sec. 113-409.G.ii.a,e and Sec. 113-409.G.i.a.2 |
| Temporary Real Estate Sign | — | 8 square feet | — | — | 1 per lot | on premises | — | Sec. 113-409.G.v.k |
| Bulletin Board Sign | — | 20 square feet | — | — | 1 per institution | on premises of institution | — | Sec. 113-409.G.ii.a,e and Sec. 113-409.G.i.a.4 |
| Wall Sign - Business | 14 feet from ground to top (22 feet second floor) | — | 80% of store width | — | 1 per facade | attached to building (freestanding not required) | — | Sec. 113-409.G.ii.b,e and Sec. 113-409.G.v.a-c,d |
| Window Sign - Permanent | 14 feet from ground to top (22 feet second floor) | — | 80% of store width | — | As part of total | permanently affixed to window | — | Sec. 113-409.G.ii.b,e and Sec. 113-409.G.v.f |
| Directory Sign | — | — | — | 12 feet if freestanding | 1 per building | freestanding or attached (where feasible) | — | Sec. 113-409.G.ii.c,e |
| Directional Sign - Business | — | 1 square foot | — | — | 1 per type | on premises, not in street right-of-way | — | Sec. 113-409.G.ii.d and Sec. 113-409.G.v.i |

### Business Districts (C)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Nameplate Sign | — | 1 square foot | — | — | 1 per residence | affixed to building | — | Sec. 113-409.G.ii.a,g and Sec. 113-409.G.i.a.1 |
| Professional Sign | — | 1.5 square feet | — | — | 1 per residence | affixed to building | — | Sec. 113-409.G.ii.a,g and Sec. 113-409.G.i.a.2 |
| Temporary Real Estate Sign | — | 8 square feet | — | — | 1 per lot | on premises | — | Sec. 113-409.G.v.k |
| Bulletin Board Sign | — | 20 square feet | — | — | 1 per institution | on premises | — | Sec. 113-409.G.ii.a,g and Sec. 113-409.G.i.a.4 |
| Business Sign - Freestanding or Attached | 14 feet from ground to top (22 feet second floor) | — | 80% of store width | 12 feet if freestanding | 1 per establishment | freestanding (setback 12 ft) or attached to building | — | Sec. 113-409.G.ii.g and Sec. 113-409.G.v.a-c,d |
| Window Sign - Permanent | 14 feet from ground to top (22 feet second floor) | — | 80% of store width | — | As part of total | affixed to window | — | Sec. 113-409.G.ii.g and Sec. 113-409.G.v.f |
| Directory Sign | — | — | — | 12 feet if freestanding | 1 per building | freestanding or attached | — | Sec. 113-409.G.ii.c,g |
| Directional Sign - Business | — | 1 square foot | — | — | 1 per type | on premises, not ROW | — | Sec. 113-409.G.ii.d and Sec. 113-409.G.v.i |

## Prohibited signs in Audubon

- Flashing, fluttering or animated signs, except for time and/or temperature signs in commercial or manufacturing districts and flashing signs for hotels with 200 or more rooms
- Signs with any lighting or control mechanism which may cause radio or television interference
- Any sign so constructed, erected or maintained as to obstruct or be attached to any fire escape, window, door or opening used as a means of egress or ingress, or for fire-fighting purposes, or placed so as to interfere with any opening required for ventilation
- Any sign which is of such a form, shape or character as to confuse or dangerously distract the attention of an operator of a motor vehicle
- Any sign or marking on an obstructing railroad overpass, except for authorized traffic signs, markings or devices
- Any sign which uses a series of two or more signs or units, placed in a line or in parallel, or in similar fashion, all carrying a single message, part of which is contained on each sign
- Signs which in any way simulate authorized traffic directional or warning signs erected or maintained by any governmental unit or by any railroad, public utility or similar agency concerned with the protection of the public health or safety
- Portable signs
- Revolving, rotating, gyrating, undulating or otherwise vibrating signs
- Temporary signs on glass; temporary signs may not be affixed to the glass of the display window or of the door
- No sign, awning, canopy or marquee shall contain any name, word, identification, description, display or illustration of an indecent or immoral nature; nor contain any libelous, defamatory or sacrilegious language; nor urge, advocate or glorify any unlawful activity or conduct

## Signs exempt from permit in Audubon

- The display of public notices of any governmental unit
- A temporary sign in connection with a political campaign, provided that such sign shall not be maintained for more than forty-five (45) days, shall not exceed eight (8) square feet in size, and shall be removed from the premises three (3) days after the election. Any such temporary signs on residential properties shall be placed solely within twelve (12) feet from the foundation of the structure and within the building lines of the residential structure and shall not encroach on the property of any adjacent or adjoining properties
- Temporary real estate signs, other than portable signs or illuminated signs, stating real estate for sale or lease, provided that the same do not exceed four (4) square feet in sign area, and provided further that they are removed within ten (10) days after the premises has been sold or leased

## Full detail

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