# Sign Regulations in Bradley Beach Borough, New Jersey

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Bradley Beach Borough, New Jersey (NJ)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-jersey/bradley-beach-borough
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/34328655#34328655)

## At a glance

Bradley Beach Borough, New Jersey regulates 21 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Temporary Commercial Sign - For Sale/Rents in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 4 ft above ground if not attached to building tall and 4 sq ft, with a Not more than 10 ft from principal building unless affixed setback (Sec. § 450-49(F)(1)). Most commercial signs in Bradley Beach Borough require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (3 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 11 | Lowest portion 8 ft 6 in above sidewalk; may not extend more than five feet from building wall | 40 sq ft per property | — |
| GB, GBW, R-B, B-O-R | 8 | 40 in (3 ft 4 in) | 30% of window area; combined total with permanent not to exceed 50% | — |
| nonresidential zones | 2 | — | 30% of window area (temporary); combined permanent and temporary may not exceed 50% total window area | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Awning | Lowest portion 8 ft 6 in above sidewalk; may not extend more than five feet from building wall | — | — | — | — | Permitted in all zones; may extend over sidewalk if height above sidewalk is at least 8 ft 6 in | — | § 450-52, § 450-47(E) |
| Temporary Sign - Political | — | Aggregate 20 sq ft per property | — | — | — | — | — | § 450-49(B) |
| Temporary Sign - Religious, Civic, Nonprofit | — | 32 sq ft (4 ft x 8 ft) | — | — | — | — | — | § 450-49(C) |
| Temporary Sign - Grand Opening/Going Out of Business | — | 40 sq ft per property | — | — | — | — | — | § 450-49(E) |
| Temporary Commercial Sign - For Sale/Rent | 4 ft above ground if not attached to building | 4 sq ft | — | Not more than 10 ft from principal building unless affixed | 1 per property, or per dwelling unit (if apartment/condo/cooperative) | No more than 10 ft from principal building if not affixed; 1 sign per unit or per property; also for 'open house' | — | § 450-49(F)(1) |
| Temporary Commercial Sign - Real Estate Development | 4 ft above ground if not attached to building | 4 sq ft | — | Not more than 10 ft from principal building unless affixed | 1 per property | Not more than 10 ft from principal building unless affixed | — | § 450-49(F)(2) |
| Public Access Sign | — | — | — | — | — | At entrance of designated beach access points (as per Public Access Plan) | — | § 123-19 |
| In-Street Pedestrian Crossing Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Intersections of Lake Terrace (CR 18) at Fletcher Lake Avenue, Madison Avenue, Central Avenue, Beach Avenue | — | § 9-12 |

### GB, GBW, R-B, B-O-R

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall-Mounted Sign | — | 10% of facade area (lowest floor) or 40 sq ft, whichever is less | — | — | 2 per business establishment, or 1 facade and 2 identification per storefront if multiple businesses | On the wall/facade of the building occupied by business | — | § 450-50(A)(2), § 450-50(B)(2) |
| Projection Sign | Lowest portion not lower than 8.5 ft above sidewalk; may project up to 5 ft from wall | 12 sq ft | — | — | — | Projected off wall/facade of building | — | § 450-50(A)(2) |
| Wall-Mounted Directory Sign (Illuminated, Multi-Tenant Building) | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | 1 per multi-tenant building with common entrance | Building with common entrance (multi-tenant) | — | § 450-50(A)(3) |
| Temporary Lease or Sale Sign (Nonilluminated) | — | Same as permanent sign permitted (max 10% facade or 40 sq ft, whichever is less for wall signs) | — | — | 1 per building/lot | Within property lines of premises | — | § 450-50(B)(3) |
| Permanent Window Graphic | — | 20% of window area | — | — | — | On windows | — | § 450-51, § 450-49G(2) |
| Temporary Window Graphic | — | 30% of window area; combined total with permanent not to exceed 50% | — | — | — | On windows | — | § 450-49G(3) |
| Sidewalk/Freestanding/Sandwich Board Sign (Main Street Storefront) | 40 in (3 ft 4 in) | — | 24 in (2 ft) | — | 1 per storefront | Directly in front of business on Main Street, within 10 ft of front entrance | — | § 450-49H(2) |
| Sidewalk/Freestanding/Sandwich Board Sign (Off Main Street - No Reasonable Location Front) | 40 in (3 ft 4 in) | — | 24 in (2 ft) | — | 1 per storefront | On public property/thoroughfare up to 15 ft from entrance if no reasonable location in front of business | — | § 450-49H(3) |

### nonresidential zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Window Sign (Permanent) | — | 20% of window area | — | — | — | On windows of nonresidential properties | — | § 450-49G(1), (2) |
| Window Sign (Temporary) | — | 30% of window area (temporary); combined permanent and temporary may not exceed 50% total window area | — | — | — | On windows of nonresidential properties | — | § 450-49G(3) |

## Prohibited signs in Bradley Beach Borough

- All signs and awnings that are not specifically permitted by this chapter are prohibited.
- All signs and awnings shall conform to this article and the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code.
- All signs and awnings, unless stated otherwise, shall relate to the use and occupancy of the property on which the sign is located except for signs placed by the Borough.
- No advertising or sign shall be erected or maintained upon the lawn or space between the curbline and the main body of the house, except as permitted herein.
- No awning shall be erected or maintained on any building where the awning extends over the public sidewalk unless the lowest portion is at least eight feet, six inches above the sidewalk.
- No sign with a flashing, strobe or beam light resembling an emergency light shall be erected.
- No sign shall be located so as to impede or restrict the free flow of traffic or pedestrians.
- The following types of signs are specifically prohibited in all zones: outdoor or rooftop advertising signs and billboards or electronic billboards of any kind, including freestanding and/or sandwich-board-type signs (except as expressly permitted);
- Any permanent or temporary signs which do not pertain to an occupant, service or product actually occupying or provided on the premises where such sign is located (with certain exceptions for construction);
- Roof signs extending above the wall to which they are attached.
- Signs posted on fences, posts, utility poles, trees, street signs, or traffic signs.
- Signs painted on municipal property or placed in the right-of-way or planting strips without consent of the Mayor and Council.
- Signs painted directly on buildings, sidewalks or curbs.
- Signs on accessory buildings unless specifically defined by this chapter.
- Signs that flash, are illuminated (such as neon), make noise, imitate official traffic signs or signals, or otherwise contribute a hazard to the public.
- Banners, streamers or advertising flags, except as expressly set forth.
- All signs not authorized by this chapter are prohibited.
- Temporary or portable illuminated signs are prohibited.
- Window signage must comply with area and time restrictions.
- Signs must not increase accidents by distracting attention or obstructing vision.

## Signs exempt from permit in Bradley Beach Borough

- Governmental signs: all signs and awnings erected by the Borough, State of New Jersey, or County of Monmouth.
- Political signs: permitted if erected not more than 45 days prior to an election, removed no later than 10 days after, and aggregate area per property does not exceed 20 square feet.
- Religious, church, civic, or nonprofit temporary signs (not exceeding 4' x 8') with special permission from the Mayor and Council.
- Temporary special signs or banners may be permitted up to 30 days by Mayor and Council resolution.
- Grand opening and going-out-of-business signs or banners up to 40 sq ft per property, removed within 30 days after commencement.
- Temporary commercial signs announcing property for sale or rent are permitted with limits on number, size, location, height, illumination, and time displayed.
- Temporary commercial signs for real estate developments (single family, multifamily, nonresidential) permitted subject to restrictions on number, size, height, illumination, and duration (max 2 years).
- Permanent and temporary commercial window lettering and signs in nonresidential zones, within defined limits for percent of window area and time (per §450-49G).
- Sidewalk, freestanding, and/or sandwich-board-type signs may be permitted only: (a) as authorized by public property leases with concessionaries; (b) one per Main Street storefront directly in front of business within size/location/pathway limitations; (c) by 2/3 majority Mayor and Council resolution, under strict conditions if no location in front of business.
- Signs placed by the Borough of Bradley Beach (municipal public access signs, beach/lifeguard warning signs, in-street pedestrian crossing).

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Unless specifically stated otherwise, all signs require a sign permit, and application must be made to the Zoning Officer.
- Borough Land Use Board has jurisdiction to approve signs in connection with subdivisions, site plans, conditional use, or as part of any properly filed development application.
- Any request for variance relief from the sign ordinance provisions must be presented to the Borough Land Use Board.
- Permit application must include a sketch indicating size, location, elevation, original detailed drawing, and if applicable, building dimensions.

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