# Sign Regulations in Bedminster Township, New Jersey

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Bedminster Township, New Jersey (NJ)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-jersey/bedminster-township
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/35860066#35860066)

## At a glance

Bedminster Township, New Jersey regulates 23 sign types across 6 zoning districts. Free-standing Sign (Houses of Worship, Schools, Open Air Clubs, Golf Course/Clubs, Airports)s in the § 13-401A.6 zoning district are capped at 5 ft tall and 8 sq ft, with a 25 ft from right-of-way and property lines setback (Sec. § 13-401A.6.b and c). Most commercial signs in Bedminster Township require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (6 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| § 13-401A.6 | 5 | 8 ft | 8 sq ft | — |
| § 13-402.6, § 13-403.6, § 13-403A.6 | 5 | 8 ft | 20 sq ft | — |
| § 13-404.6 | 4 | 8 ft | 20 sq ft | — |
| § 13-405.8, § 13-405A.8 | 4 | 8 ft | 20 sq ft | — |
| § 13-406.8, § 13-406A.8, § 13-406B.8, § 13-406C.9, § 13-407.9, § 13-413.9 | 6 | 10 ft (8 ft in 406A.8) | 75 sq ft (8 sq ft in 406A.8) | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 7 | 8 ft | 18 sq ft or 10% of facade, whichever is less | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 6 zones)

### § 13-401A.6

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Farm/Property Identification Sign, Street Number Designation, Postal Box, 'Private Property', 'No Hunting', On-site Directional and Parking Sign, Warning Sign | 4 ft | 2 sq ft | — | — | — | On-site | — | § 13-401A.6.a |
| Free-standing Sign (Houses of Worship, Schools, Open Air Clubs, Golf Course/Clubs, Airports) | 5 ft | 8 sq ft | — | 25 ft from right-of-way and property lines | 1 per use | On-site | — | § 13-401A.6.b and c |
| Free-standing Sign (Public Playgrounds, Conservation Areas, Parks, Public Purpose Uses) | 8 ft | 8 sq ft | — | — | 1 per use | On site | — | § 13-401A.6.d |
| Name Plate (Home Office Occupation) | — | 1 sq ft | — | — | 1 | Attached to building | — | § 13-401A.6.e |
| Free-standing Sign (Home Office Occupation) | 4 ft | 4 sq ft | — | 5 ft from right-of-way, 15 ft from other property lines | 1 | On-site | — | § 13-401A.6.e |

### § 13-406.8, § 13-406A.8, § 13-406B.8, § 13-406C.9, § 13-407.9, § 13-413.9

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| On-site Directional Parking and Warning Sign | 4 ft | 2 sq ft | — | — | — | On-site | — | § 13-406.8.a, § 13-406A.8.a, § 13-406B.8.a, § 13-406C.9.a, § 13-407.9.a, § 13-413.9.a |
| Office Building Sign - Attached | — | 75 sq ft (8 sq ft in 406A.8) | — | — | 1 | Attached to building front wall | — | § 13-406.8.b, § 13-406A.8.b, § 13-406B.8.b, § 13-406C.9.b, § 13-407.9.b, § 13-413.9.b |
| Office Building Sign - Free-standing | 10 ft (8 ft in 406A.8) | 75 sq ft (8 sq ft in 406A.8) | — | 30 ft setback (10 ft in 406A.8/406C.9) | 1 | On-site | — | § 13-406.8.b, § 13-406A.8.b, § 13-406B.8.b, § 13-406C.9.b, § 13-407.9.b, § 13-413.9.b |
| Free-standing Sign (Public Playgrounds, Conservation Areas, Parks, Public Purpose Uses) | 8 ft | 8 sq ft | — | — | 1 per use | On-site | — | § 13-406.8.c, § 13-406A.8.c, § 13-406B.8.c, § 13-406C.9.c, § 13-407.9.c, § 13-413.9.c |
| Free-standing Sign (Public Utility) | 8 ft | 6 sq ft | — | — | 1 per use | On-site | — | § 13-404.6.c, § 13-406.8.d, § 13-406A.8.d, § 13-406B.8.d, § 13-406C.9.d, § 13-413.9.d |
| Apartment and Mixed Use Monument Sign | 10 ft | 75 sq ft (monument); 50 sq ft (facade); up to 5% of facade (max 24 sq ft) for each retail/office use | — | 10 ft from property/right-of-way lines (monument) | 1 monument, 1 facade per building, 1 facade per retail/office use | On-site | — | § 13-406C.9.e |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Temporary Noncommercial Sign | 8 ft | 16 sq ft | — | — | 1 per event + 1 more at specified intersection | On site of event or at permitted intersection | — | § 13-512.4.a |
| Temporary Commercial Sign | 3 ft | 2 sq ft | — | — | 1 per contractor/provider per site | On site where work is ongoing | — | § 13-512.4.b |
| Temporary Off Premises Sign | 3 ft | 4 sq ft | — | — | maximum 3 | At a maximum of 3 routing locations | — | § 13-512.4.c |
| Flag (Temporary) | — | 15 sq ft | — | — | 1 | On premises | — | § 13-512.4.d |
| Temporary Seasonal Banners and Signs | — | 18 sq ft or 10% of facade, whichever is less | — | — | — | On premises | — | § 13-512.4.e |
| Public Purpose Temporary Off-premises Sign | — | 4 sq ft (right-of-way), 18 sq ft (municipal property) | — | — | Max 2 per intersection | Right-of-way (max 2 per intersection) or municipal property | — | § 13-512.4.f |
| Political Sign | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | § 13-512.5 |

## Prohibited signs in Bedminster Township

- All signs must be installed free of visual obstruction.
- Temporary noncommercial signs must not interfere with traffic visibility.
- Temporary commercial signs must not be lighted nor in any way interfere with driver visibility.
- Temporary off-premises signs must not obstruct walkways or create obstructions to vehicle traffic.
- Flags or banner supports must not intrude into any driveway, walkway, stairway, sidewalk, or egress path and must not create a danger to pedestrians or vehicle traffic.
- Temporary seasonal banners and signs and their supports must not intrude into any driveway, walkway, stairway, sidewalk, or egress path and must not create a danger to pedestrians or vehicle traffic.
- Political signs must not violate the size, placement, and timing requirements outlined for political and event-related signs.
- General signage and markings (for fire zones and regulatory areas) required by the Township must be maintained and installed in accordance with approved plans and to prescribed standards; failure to do so is subject to penalty.

## Signs exempt from permit in Bedminster Township

- Farm and property identification signs, street number designations, postal boxes, 'private property,' 'no hunting,' on-site directional and parking signs, and warning signs (meeting size and height limits) are permitted and are not considered in calculating the sign area of other permitted signs. These generally do not require a sign permit.
- One unlighted nameplate for home office occupation attached to the building (size restrictions apply) generally does not require a sign permit.
- On-site directional, parking, and warning signs (subject to area and height restrictions) are generally not considered in the total permitted sign area and may not require a sign permit in many zones.
- Temporary political signs (meeting size and timing restrictions) do not require a permit.
- Temporary off-premises signs used for routing or wayfinding on specified days (subject to size and placement restrictions) do not require a permit.
- One flag of generic design or logo (maximum 15 square feet, placement restrictions apply) does not require a permit.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Signage and pavement/curb markings for fire lane regulation must be completed in accordance with an approved plan authorized by the fire protection subcode official.
- The placement and maintenance of regulatory and warning signs are subject to the recommendation of the township engineer and must follow a map prepared accordingly.
- Some types of seasonal or temporary signage require a letter describing the display to be filed with, and approved by, the zoning officer (approval required for temporary seasonal banners/signs and public purpose temporary off-premises signs).

## Full detail

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