Sign Regulations in Bordentown, New Jersey
Bordentown, New Jersey has specific sign regulations covering 28 sign types across 5 zoning districts. Regulated sign types include Functional Sign, Temporary Subdivision/Project Sign, Temporary Contractor/Artisan Sign. Height restrictions apply. Permits are required for most commercial signs. Use PermitPal to get instant access to the complete regulations.
Data last verified: April 20, 2025
Sign Regulation Overview for Bordentown, New Jersey
Sample Sign Requirements in Bordentown
| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Setback |
|---|---|---|---|
| Functional Sign | 3 ft | 3 sq ft | — |
| Temporary Subdivision/Project Sign | — | 24 sq ft | 20 ft from street line |
| Temporary Contractor/Artisan Sign | 4 ft | 12 sq ft | — |
* Sample data shown. Actual requirements may vary by zone. Use PermitPal for complete, location-specific regulations.
Sign Types Covered
28
- Functional Sign
- Temporary Subdivision/Project Sign
- Temporary Contractor/Artisan Sign
- Temporary Event Sign
- +2 more types
Zoning Districts
5
Different zoning districts with specific sign regulations
Data Includes
- Permit requirements
- Height restrictions
- Illumination rules
Official Resources for Bordentown
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sign height limits in Bordentown vary by zone and sign type. Wall signs typically range from 25-40 feet, while monument signs are usually limited to 6-10 feet. Use PermitPal to get exact requirements for your property.
To get a sign permit in Bordentown, submit an application to the local building or planning department with sign dimensions, location, and design specifications. Our data confirms permits are required for most commercial signs. Processing typically takes 1-4 weeks. PermitPal helps you identify specific requirements and prepare complete applications.
In Bordentown, regulated sign types include Functional Sign, Temporary Subdivision/Project Sign, Temporary Contractor/Artisan Sign, Temporary Event Sign, and 2 more types. Most commercial signs require permits. Temporary signs and certain small signs may be exempt. Use PermitPal for specific exemptions.
Sign setback requirements in Bordentown vary by zone and sign type, typically ranging from 5-15 feet from property lines. Use PermitPal for specific setback requirements at your location.
Digital and LED signs in Bordentown are regulated with specific requirements for brightness, animation, and message duration. Bordentown has documented illumination rules in our database. Use PermitPal to see the exact requirements for electronic message centers.
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Bordentown, New Jersey Sign Rules at a Glance
Bordentown, New Jersey regulates 28 sign types across 5 zoning districts. Monument Sign (Single Business)s in the Highway Commercial (HC) Zones, Commercial Industrial (CI) Zones zoning district are capped at 6 ft tall and 54 sq ft, with a 10 ft from any property line setback (Sec. §300-104F(3)(a)). Most commercial signs in Bordentown require a permit.
Detailed Sign Ordinance Requirements for Bordentown, New Jersey
Sign Rules by Zoning District in Bordentown (5 zones)
| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Regulations For All Zones | 8 | 6 ft | 24 sq ft | — |
| R-1, R-2, R-3, PLD | 5 | — | 32 sq ft | — |
| Local Commercial Zone, historic districts | 5 | — | 16 sq ft (absolute max) | — |
| Highway Commercial (HC) Zones, Commercial Industrial (CI) Zones | 4 | 10% of wall height, min 2 ft | 72 sq ft | — |
| automotive service stations and public garages | 6 | 8 ft | 64 sq ft | — |
Zone-by-Zone Sign Requirements in Bordentown(sample of 3 of 5 zones)
General Regulations For All Zones
| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Premium Details(Illumination, Size Formula, Permit Requirements, Additional Requirements — available with a free PermitPal account) | Ordinance Citation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Functional Sign | 3 ft | 3 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | Unlock | §300-104D(3), §300-104C(9) |
| Temporary Subdivision/Project Sign | — | 24 sq ft | — | 20 ft from street line | 2 | Not closer than 20 ft to any street line | — | Unlock | §300-104D(1) |
| Temporary Contractor/Artisan Sign | 4 ft | 12 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | Unlock | §300-104D(5) |
| Temporary Event Sign | 6 ft | 20 sq ft | — | — | 1 per property | — | — | Unlock | §300-104D(6) |
| Temporary Hiring Sign | — | 8 sq ft | — | — | 1 | Shall not be in any right-of-way | — | Unlock | §300-104D(7) |
| Temporary Real Estate Sign | 4 ft | 12 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | Unlock | §300-104D(8) |
| Traffic Control Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Unlock | §300-104D(2) |
| Flagpole | Max building height for zone | — | — | Half the required front/side setback | 1 per lot | Must meet 1/2 minimum building setbacks, not in buffer area | — | Unlock | §300-104E |
Highway Commercial (HC) Zones, Commercial Industrial (CI) Zones
| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Premium Details(Illumination, Size Formula, Permit Requirements, Additional Requirements — available with a free PermitPal account) | Ordinance Citation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monument Sign (Single Business) | 6 ft | 54 sq ft | — | 10 ft from any property line | 1 per business establishment | At business establishment | — | Unlock | §300-104F(3)(a) |
| Wall Sign (Business/Attached) | 10% of wall height, min 2 ft | — | Lesser of 50% wall width or 12 ft | — | 1 per establishment | Mounted flush to facade | — | Unlock | §300-104F(3)(a,d,e) |
| Monument Sign (Shopping Center/MOT Development) | 10 ft | 72 sq ft | — | 10 ft from property line | Max 2 per development (one per driveway) | At driveway entrances | — | Unlock | §300-104F(3)(b) |
| Wall Sign (Shopping Center/MOT Individual Tenant) | — | — | — | — | 1 per tenant | Flush to tenant's facade | — | Unlock | §300-104F(3)(b) |
automotive service stations and public garages
| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Premium Details(Illumination, Size Formula, Permit Requirements, Additional Requirements — available with a free PermitPal account) | Ordinance Citation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ground-Mounted Identification and Price Sign | 8 ft | 64 sq ft | — | 10 ft from property line | 1 per station/garage | Ground-mounted | — | Unlock | §300-104F(4)(a) |
| Fascia Logo Sign (Canopy) | — | 10% of fascia side | — | — | 2 per canopy | Fascia of canopy over pump islands | — | Unlock | §300-104F(4)(b) |
| Entrance/Bay Legends | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | 1 per entrance/bay | Over individual entrance doors or bays | — | Unlock | §300-104F(4)(c) |
| Gas Pump Sign/Company Logo | — | — | — | — | — | On gasoline pump | — | Unlock | §300-104F(4)(d) |
| Service Product Sign | — | 1 sq ft | — | — | — | Identifying other services/products (air, water, oil) | — | Unlock | §300-104F(4)(e) |
| Credit Card Sign | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | Unlock | §300-104F(4)(f) |
PermitPal covers all 5 zoning districts in Bordentown. Run a code check for your exact address to get the zone that applies to your property and its full sign requirements — illumination rules, size formulas, and permit requirements for every sign type — with a free account.
Run a code check for your exact address — freeProhibited Signs in Bordentown
- No sign shall be erected anywhere within the City except in accordance with the requirements and regulations of this section.
- All signs shall relate to a use or activity located on the same lot. Signs related to activities off premises are prohibited.
- No sign shall be placed in a position that will cause danger to traffic on a street or entering a street by obscuring the view of traffic on either street.
- No sign, other than an official governmental sign or traffic control sign, shall be erected within the right-of-way of any street unless specifically authorized by ordinance or regulations of the City.
- No private or commercial sign may be designed in such a way as to be potentially misunderstood as an official governmental sign.
- Flashing, blinking, twinkling, animated, moving or projected signs of any type or signs which present an illusion of movement are prohibited. (This prohibition does not apply to static time and temperature displays.)
- Signs attached to any part of a building shall not extend above the roofline.
- No sign may be erected within a clear sight triangle.
- No permanent sign may be erected using freestanding poles as its primary support.
- Illuminated signs may not shine directly onto adjoining property or onto any street or highway.
Exempt Signs in Bordentown
- Nonilluminated functional/direction signs do not require a building permit.
- A change in the copy of an approved sign does not require a building permit.
- Temporary signs locating and advertising subdivisions of land and projects requiring site plan approval which have received final approval (subject to specific size, number, and setback limitations and time limits).
- Traffic control signage necessary for the safe and efficient flow of vehicular and/or pedestrian traffic.
- Functional signs not exceeding three square feet in area nor three feet in height.
- Signs incident to the legal process such as legal notices, condemnation or quarantine signs.
- Temporary signs of artisans and contractors (subject to area, height, and removal upon completion rules).
- Temporary signs announcing educational, charitable, civic, religious, political or similar events for a consecutive period not to exceed 31 days before and seven days after the event, subject to size, number, material, illumination, and content restrictions.
- One temporary sign advertising hiring of employees, limited in size, material, location, frequency, and duration.
- Temporary real estate signs, limited in size, height, and removal within 24 hours of settlement or lease execution.
- The repainting, relettering or repair of an existing sign shall not constitute a new sign, provided said repainting, relettering or repair does not necessitate the removal of the sign from its supporting structures.
Sign Plan & Submission Notes for Bordentown
- A zoning permit must be obtained prior to the erection, installation, alteration or relocation of any sign, except those signs permitted under § 300-104D (exempt signs).
- A building permit must be obtained prior to the erection, installation, alteration or relocation of any sign, except for nonilluminated functional/direction signs and a change in the copy of an approved sign.
- A certificate of conformance must be obtained after erection, installation, alteration or relocation of any sign to confirm compliance.
- No explicit mention of a master sign plan or variance meeting for general sign approval in this section.
Source: ecode360 municipal code