# Sign Regulations in Barnegat Light Borough, New Jersey

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Barnegat Light Borough, New Jersey (NJ)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-jersey/barnegat-light-borough
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/8931641#8931641)

## At a glance

Barnegat Light Borough, New Jersey regulates 18 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Premises or Point-of-Sale Signs in the Commercial zones zoning district are capped at Signs may be more than 5 feet in height if width does not exceed 5 feet; no sign thus arranged vertically shall exceed 12 feet from bottom of sign tall, 40 sq ft plus 10% for border area, and Aggregate length of sign(s) shall not exceed 12 feet. wide (Sec. 215-12B(1)(b)[1], 215-12B(4)). Most commercial signs in Barnegat Light Borough require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (3 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residential zones | 10 | — | 32 sq ft | — |
| Commercial zones | 5 | Signs may be more than 5 feet in height if width does not exceed 5 feet; no sign thus arranged vertically shall exceed 12 feet from bottom of sign | Maximum 3,000 sq ft | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 3 | — | 16 sq ft | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### Residential zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Name/Address Sign | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | — | On home | — | 215-12A(1)(b) |
| Professional Office Announcement Sign (Lighted) | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | One | On residence | — | 215-12A(1)(c), 215-12A(5), 215-12B(4) |
| Home Occupation Announcement Sign (Unlighted) | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | One | On residence | — | 215-12A(1)(d), 215-12B(4) |
| Institutional Driveway Sign | — | 12 sq ft | — | Minimum 5 ft from any street line. | One per driveway | At each driveway to a church, school, public museum or similar public use. | — | 215-12A(1)(e), 215-12A(5) |
| Institutional Directional Sign | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | — | Necessary to provide directions to specific buildings and to off-street parking areas at institutional uses. | — | 215-12A(1)(e) |
| Real Estate Sign (Improved Parcel) | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | One | On improved parcel, advertised by owner or broker. | — | 215-12A(2), 215-12A(8) |
| Real Estate Sign (Vacant Land) | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | One | Advertising vacant land for sale or rent. | — | 215-12A(3) |
| Construction Site Contractor/Subcontractor Sign | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | One per contractor/subcontractor | On the construction site during construction. | — | 215-12A(7) |

### Commercial zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Premises or Point-of-Sale Sign | Signs may be more than 5 feet in height if width does not exceed 5 feet; no sign thus arranged vertically shall exceed 12 feet from bottom of sign | 40 sq ft plus 10% for border area | Aggregate length of sign(s) shall not exceed 12 feet. | — | No more than two with aggregate area not exceeding 40 sq ft + 10% border area | On commercial parcel; attached or freestanding | — | 215-12B(1)(b)[1], 215-12B(4) |
| Attached Sign (Projection) | — | — | — | — | — | Attached to building | — | 215-12B(1)(b)[2], 215-12B(4) |
| Wall Sign (Painted or Attached) | May be more than 5 ft high if width does not exceed 5 ft; no sign thus arranged vertically shall exceed 12 ft from the bottom. | Maximum 3,000 sq ft | Width of sign for >5 ft high signs: not to exceed 5 ft; aggregate length of all signs not to exceed 12 ft. | — | — | Painted upon or attached to exterior commercial structure. | — | 215-12B(2), 215-12B(4) |
| Point-of-Sale Sign (Freestanding) | — | Included in Premises/Point-of-Sale sign aggregate max | — | — | — | On commercially zoned property owned by proprietor. | — | 215-12B(3), 215-12B(5) |
| Signs permitted under Residential Zones | — | See 'Residential zones' allowed signs | — | — | — | As per 215-12A | — | 215-12B(1)(a) |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Political Sign (Candidate or Question) | — | 16 sq ft | — | — | — | Anywhere in any zone, subject to other regulations. | — | 215-12C(1)-(4) |
| Official Borough-Provided Sign | — | 12 in x 12 in (1 sq ft) | — | — | — | On premises of sale/event. | — | 106-7A-C |
| Temporary Construction Sign (Public Right-of-Way) | — | — | — | — | — | In connection with construction on right-of-way or as made necessary because of said construction. | — | 215-12D |

## Prohibited signs in Barnegat Light Borough

- All persons are prohibited from making, causing to be made or erecting signs other than those signs provided by the Borough of Barnegat Light. (Signs must be purchased from the borough, uniform size and form.)
- Signs are to be posted only on the premises and cannot be placed earlier than one week prior to the sale.
- Signs must be removed within 24 hours after the completion of the sale.
- No sign shall be placed by any person within any public right-of-way or street right-of-way within the Borough of Barnegat Light.
- No signs shall be placed on any property owned by the Borough of Barnegat Light unless authorization is received from appropriate officials.

## Signs exempt from permit in Barnegat Light Borough

- The prohibition on signs in the public right-of-way does not apply to signs placed on behalf of or by any political subdivision of the State of New Jersey or the State of New Jersey.
- The prohibition on signs in the public right-of-way does not apply to temporary signs placed in connection with construction on a right-of-way or made necessary because of said construction.
- Preexisting signs in the public right-of-way are afforded nonconforming structure protection.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- In making application for any freestanding sign, the applicant shall provide to the Construction Code Official a plot plan or survey of the property (no more than one year old, or affidavit for accuracy if older) certified and sealed by a licensed surveyor or engineer.
- Application for any permanent sign shall be made to the Construction Code Official, accompanied by an application fee, for each of the signs referred to in the listed residential and commercial sign subsections.

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