# Sign Regulations in Barrington Borough, New Jersey

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Barrington Borough, New Jersey (NJ)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-jersey/barrington-borough
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/38918721#38918721)

## At a glance

Barrington Borough, New Jersey regulates 7 sign types across 8 zoning districts. Freestanding Signs in the C-1 zoning district are capped at 10 feet (curb level to top) tall and 10 square feet (per face), with a 2 feet from lot line, 20 feet from intersecting curblines setback (Sec. §360-30A(3)). Most commercial signs in Barrington Borough require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (8 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 3 | — | At least 200 square feet (single face) | — |
| C-1 | 3 | 10 feet (curb level to top) | 60 square feet (one building front); up to 90 sq ft total if fronting more than one street but not more than 60 sq ft on any one front | — |
| C-2 | 4 | 10 feet (curb level to top) | 30 square feet (one building front); up to 90 sq ft total if fronting more than one street but not more than 60 sq ft on any one front | — |
| RC-5 | 3 | 10 feet (curb level to top) | 30 square feet (one building front); up to 90 sq ft total if fronting more than one street but not more than 60 sq ft on any one front | — |
| M-1 | 3 | 14 feet (curb level to top) | 60 square feet per front, 90 square feet total for multisided buildings but not more than 60 sq ft on any one front | — |
| M-2 | 3 | 14 feet (curb level to top) | 60 square feet per front, 90 square feet total for multisided buildings but not more than 60 sq ft on any one front | — |

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

### C-1

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Parallel Wall Sign | 3 feet | 60 square feet (one building front); up to 90 sq ft total if fronting more than one street but not more than 60 sq ft on any one front | — | — | One per street front | Between curb level and lowest edge of roof; per street front. | — | §360-30A(1) |
| Projecting Sign | — | 9 square feet (per face) | — | — | 1 per premises in lieu of parallel signs | At least two feet from any lot line; attached to wall, faces form angle with wall; 10 feet minimum from curb level to bottom of sign. | — | §360-30A(2) |
| Freestanding Sign | 10 feet (curb level to top) | 10 square feet (per face) | — | 2 feet from lot line, 20 feet from intersecting curblines | 1 per premises | At least two feet from any lot line; minimum of 20 feet from intersecting curblines. | — | §360-30A(3) |

### C-2

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Parallel Wall Sign | 4 feet | 30 square feet (one building front); up to 90 sq ft total if fronting more than one street but not more than 60 sq ft on any one front | — | — | One per street front | Between curb level and lowest edge of roof; per street front. | — | §360-30A(1) |
| Projecting Sign | — | 9 square feet (per face) | — | — | 1 per premises | At least two feet from any lot line; attached to wall, faces form angle with wall; 10 feet minimum from curb level to bottom of sign. | — | §360-30A(2) |
| Freestanding Sign | 10 feet (curb level to top) | 10 square feet (per face) | — | 2 feet from lot line, 20 feet from intersecting curblines | 1 per premises | At least two feet from any lot line; minimum of 20 feet from intersecting curblines. | — | §360-30A(3) |
| Minor Movable Freestanding Sign | — | 6 square feet (per face) | — | — | 1 per premises | — | — | §360-30A(3) |

### RC-5

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Parallel Wall Sign | 3 feet | 30 square feet (one building front); up to 90 sq ft total if fronting more than one street but not more than 60 sq ft on any one front | — | — | One per street front | Between curb level and lowest edge of roof; per street front. | — | §360-30A(1) |
| Projecting Sign | — | 9 square feet (per face) | — | — | 1 per premises in lieu of parallel signs | At least two feet from any lot line; attached to wall, faces form angle with wall; 10 feet minimum from curb level to bottom of sign. | — | §360-30A(2) |
| Freestanding Sign | 10 feet (curb level to top) | 10 square feet (per face) | — | 2 feet from lot line, 20 feet from intersecting curblines | 1 per premises | At least two feet from any lot line; minimum of 20 feet from intersecting curblines. | — | §360-30A(3) |

## Prohibited signs in Barrington Borough

- It is unlawful to erect, alter, relocate, or maintain any sign within the Borough without first making application for and maintaining annually a permit, except those exempted.
- No signs except those of a duly constituted governmental body, including traffic signs and similar regulatory notices, shall be allowed within street right-of-way lines.
- All refuse and paper must be constantly removed from the ground spaces at least 15 feet in all directions around the sign.
- No sign shall be placed in such a position that it will cause danger to traffic on a street or to vehicles entering a street by obscuring the view.
- All signs must be permanently fixed to the ground or attached to a building or structure in a manner conforming to the Building Code.
- No signs other than specified off-premises directional and information signs are allowed as off-premises signs.
- Signs prohibited in all zones: flashing, blinking, twinkling, digital, animated, or moving signs of any type, including but not limited to LED or LCD signs.
- Signs with lighting or control mechanisms that may cause radio or television interference.
- Any sign obstructing or attached to any fire escape, window, door, or opening used as a means of egress, ingress, or fire fighting with any opening required for legal ventilation.
- Any sign which is of such a form, character, or shape as to confuse or dangerously distract the attention of the operator of a vehicle.
- Any advertisement using a series of two or more signs or units placed in a line parallel to the highway or similar fashion, all carrying a single advertising message, part of which is on each sign.
- Signs which simulate official, directional, or warning signs erected by government or similar agencies concerned with public health or safety.
- Signs painted on fences or roofs or attached to roofs.
- Political signs, except political signs not exceeding four square feet permitted 30 days prior to any election and removed no later than 48 hours following the election.
- Any sign now or hereafter existing which no longer advertises a bona fide business or product must be removed by the owner within 10 days after written notice from the Zoning Officer.
- All unlicensed signs must be removed upon 10 days' written notice to the landowner, lessor, or lessee.

## Signs exempt from permit in Barrington Borough

- Signs of a duly constituted government.
- Signs, flags, or emblems of a political, civic, philanthropic, educational, or religious organization.
- Memorial signs or tablets.
- Signs, not more than three in number, denoting the architect, engineer, and/or contractor when placed on a construction site, not exceeding six square feet in total area.
- Nameplates having an area of less than 1/2 square foot.
- Signs not exceeding two square feet in area, used for the identification, protection, or operation of public utility facilities.
- Interior, temporary window signs of an easily destructible nature (e.g., paper signs).
- Temporary signs on new construction, provided located not less than 30 feet from any lot line, removed upon construction completion, maintained in good condition, site restored to a safe and sanitary condition upon removal, with area limitations based on building permit value.
- A nonilluminated, temporary sign advertising the prospective or completed sale or rental of the premises, not exceeding six square feet, maintained and removed within seven days after lease or sale.
- Directional, informational, or public service signs (e.g., rest room, telephone, parking area, traffic flow).
- Any label or trademark affixed or painted on a machine/dispenser identifying only the product being dispensed; such identification may include the brand name.
- Any sign placed upon lands and premises owned by the Borough of Barrington, with formal resolution consent from the Mayor and Council, is exempt from Article V, §§ 360-28 through 360-30.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Application for a sign permit must be made on Borough forms and include information such as the applicant's identity, location, property owner's consent, scale drawing, and any other information required by the Zoning Officer for compliance.
- Prior to issuing a permit for off-premises directional or information signs, the Zoning Officer must submit the sign application to the Planning Board for review and recommendation.
- Variations from sign regulations (special permits) may be granted only by the Planning Board (as per Article VIII), with standards for consideration outlined in the ordinance.
- Variances are permitted only within the C-2 District fronting on White Horse Pike and M Districts within 400 feet of the New Jersey Turnpike, with specific limitations; decisions are by the Planning Board.
- Freestanding signs for multi-use buildings or complexes must comply with specified limitations and are considered collectively for the complex for sign allocation purposes.
- No references to a master sign plan were found; all applications must be submitted individually unless variations or special permits are requested, in which case Planning Board review is required.

## Full detail

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