# Sign Regulations in Brick Township, New Jersey

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Brick Township, New Jersey (NJ)
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- **Data last verified:** 2026-02-06
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/6899630)

## At a glance

Brick Township, New Jersey regulates 32 sign types across 10 zoning districts. Sandwich Board Signs in the Neighborhood Business Zone (B-1) zoning district are capped at ≤48 inches tall, ≤30 inches width, and ≤30 inches wide, with a ≥10 ft from edge of roadway pavement setback (Sec. §245-313.A(21)(a)-(j)). Most commercial signs in Brick Township require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (10 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 8 | Feather flags max height 10 ft | ≤20 sq ft per side | — |
| Residential zoning districts | 9 | ≤12 ft | ≤25 sq ft per side | — |
| Neighborhood Business Zone (B-1) | 6 | ≤48 inches | ≤30 inches width | — |
| General Business Zone (B-2) | 6 | ≤48 inches | ≤40 sq ft per side (base excluded if architecturally distinct) | — |
| Highway Development Zone (B-3) | 5 | ≤48 inches | ≤200 sq ft per side (base excluded if architecturally distinct) | — |
| Regional Commercial Zone (B-4) | 3 | ≤20 ft (and also ≤ 1/2 eave height per general monument standard) | ≤200 sq ft per side (base excluded if architecturally distinct) | — |
| Office Professional Zone (O-P) | 5 | ≤10 ft (and also ≤ 1/2 eave height per general monument standard) | ≤25 sq ft per side (base excluded if architecturally distinct) | — |
| Office Professional Transitional Zone (O-P-T) | 5 | ≤12 ft (and also ≤ 1/2 eave height per general monument standard) | ≤40 sq ft per side (base excluded if architecturally distinct) | — |
| Light Industrial Zone (M-1) | 3 | ≤10 ft (and also ≤ 1/2 eave height per general monument standard) | ≤50 sq ft per side (base excluded if architecturally distinct) | — |
| Hospital Support Zone (H-S) | 4 | ≤15 ft (and also ≤ 1/2 eave height per general monument standard if applicable) | ≤50 sq ft per side | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 10 zones)

### Residential zoning districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Identification Wall Sign - Option 1 | — | ≤4 sq ft | — | — | Max 1 per occupancy (combined with Option 2) | On building facade | — | §245-314.C(2)(a) |
| Identification Ground Sign - Option 2 | — | ≤4 sq ft per side | — | ≥5 ft inside property line | Max 1 per occupancy (combined with Option 1) | Ground-mounted on the same lot | — | §245-314.C(2)(a) |
| Religious Organization Changeable-Letter Ground Sign | — | ≤10 sq ft per side | — | ≥5 ft inside property line | Max 1 per religious organization lot | Ground-mounted on same lot | — | §245-314.C(2)(b) |
| Conditional Use Identification Ground Sign (Residential Zones) | ≤12 ft | ≤25 sq ft per side | — | ≥10 ft inside property line | Max 1 per conditional use site | Ground-mounted at conditional use site in residential zone | — | §245-314.C(2)(c) |
| Multiple-Family Dwelling - Wall Identification Sign - Option 1 | — | ≤10 sq ft | — | — | Max 1 per multiple-family dwelling structure (combined with Option 2) | On building facade | — | §245-314.C(2)(d) |
| Multiple-Family Dwelling - Ground Identification Sign - Option 2 | ≤12 ft | ≤25 sq ft per side | — | ≥10 ft inside property line | Max 1 per multiple-family dwelling structure (combined with Option 1) | Ground-mounted at the site | — | §245-314.C(2)(d) |
| Marina/Boatyard Identification Signs (Residential Zones Only) - Wall Sign - Option 1 | — | 15% of facade area | — | — | Max 1 per building/tenant (combined with Options 2-3) | On one facade of the building in a marina/boatyard | — | §245-314.C(2)(e) cross-referencing §245-314.C(4)(a)[1] |
| Marina/Boatyard Identification Signs (Residential Zones Only) - Monument Sign - Option 3 | ≤10 ft (and also ≤ 1/2 eave height per general monument standard) | ≤25 sq ft per side (base not counted if architecturally distinct) | — | ≥10 ft inside property line | Max 1 per building/tenant (combined with Options 1-2) | Ground-mounted monument sign at marina/boatyard | — | §245-314.C(2)(e) cross-referencing §245-314.C(4)(a)[3] and §245-314.C(3) |

### Neighborhood Business Zone (B-1)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Identification Wall Sign - Option 1 | — | 15% of facade area | — | — | Max 1 per building/tenant (combined with Options 2-3) | On one facade of the building/tenant space | — | §245-314.C(4)(a)[1] |
| Identification Projecting Sign - Option 2 | — | ≤12 sq ft per side | — | — | Max 1 per building/tenant (combined with Options 1 and 3) | Projecting from building | — | §245-314.C(4)(a)[2] |
| Identification Monument Sign (Nonilluminated) - Option 3 | ≤10 ft (and also ≤ 1/2 eave height per general monument standard) | ≤25 sq ft per side (base excluded if architecturally distinct) | — | ≥10 ft inside property line | Max 1 per building/tenant (combined with Options 1-2) | Ground-mounted at least 10 ft inside property line | — | §245-314.C(4)(a)[3]; §245-314.C(3); §245-313.A(16) |
| Directory Sign - Wall (Buildings with 3+ commercial activities) - Option 1 | — | ≤8 sq ft per side | — | — | Max 1 per eligible building (combined with Option 2) | On building facade | — | §245-314.C(4)(b)[1] |
| Directory Sign - Freestanding Internal Ground (Buildings with 3+ commercial activities) - Option 2 | — | Total sign area ≤25 sq ft; per-tenant directory area ≤2 sq ft | — | Not permitted within any required setback area | Max 1 per eligible building (combined with Option 1) | Freestanding internal to site, adjacent to a drive aisle, readable from a passenger vehicle; directory info must be 30-60 inches above grade | — | §245-314.C(4)(b)[2][a]-[g] |
| Sandwich Board Sign | ≤48 inches | ≤30 inches width | ≤30 inches | ≥10 ft from edge of roadway pavement | Max 1 per business | In proximity to the business; at least 10 ft from edge of pavement; if on sidewalk, maintain accessibility clearance | — | §245-313.A(21)(a)-(j) |

### General Business Zone (B-2)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Identification Wall Sign - Option 1 | — | 15% of facade area | — | — | Max 1 per building (combined with Option 2) | On one facade of the building | — | §245-314.C(5)(a)[1] |
| Identification Projecting Sign - Option 2 | — | ≤12 sq ft per side | — | — | Max 1 per building (combined with Option 1) | Projecting from building | — | §245-314.C(5)(a)[2] |
| Identification Monument Sign | ≤12 ft (and also ≤ 1/2 eave height per general monument standard) | ≤40 sq ft per side (base excluded if architecturally distinct) | — | Not closer than 10 ft to any property line | Max 1 per lot unless otherwise allowed by site plan | Ground-mounted | — | §245-314.C(5)(b); §245-314.C(3); §245-313.A(16) |
| Directory Sign - Wall (Buildings with 3+ commercial activities) - Option 1 | — | ≤8 sq ft per side | — | — | Max 1 per eligible building (combined with Option 2) | On building facade | — | §245-314.C(5)(c)[1] |
| Directory Sign - Freestanding Internal Ground (Buildings with 3+ commercial activities) - Option 2 | — | Total sign area ≤25 sq ft; per-tenant directory area ≤2 sq ft | — | Not permitted within any required setback area | Max 1 per eligible building (combined with Option 1) | Freestanding internal to site, adjacent to a drive aisle, readable from a passenger vehicle; directory info must be 30-60 inches above grade | — | §245-314.C(5)(c)[2][a]-[g] |
| Sandwich Board Sign | ≤48 inches | ≤30 inches width | ≤30 inches | ≥10 ft from edge of roadway pavement | Max 1 per business | In proximity to the business; at least 10 ft from edge of pavement; if on sidewalk, maintain accessibility clearance | — | §245-313.A(21)(a)-(j) |

## Prohibited signs in Brick Township

- No sign or advertising structure shall be erected or maintained except in conformance with this chapter (§245-313A(1)).
- No sign or advertising structure shall be erected or created until a permit has been issued, except as specifically noted for certain promotional devices, banners, and sandwich boards (§245-313A(2)).
- No sign shall be erected, placed or maintained so that it impedes, interferes with, distracts from, or is confused with traffic control devices or general traffic safety (§245-313A(3); §245-314A(2)).
- No sign shall be erected, maintained or lighted in a manner that interferes with traffic upon any public right-of-way or the peaceful and quiet enjoyment of adjacent property (§245-313A(4)).
- Signs must be maintained in a safe condition and shall not be allowed to fall into disrepair (§245-313A(5)).
- No sign shall include flashing, blinking, series lights, rotation or moving parts, except time and temperature signs and LED fuel price signs (§245-313A(6)).
- No sign or structure shall be erected or used on the top or roof of any building, and no sign attached to a building shall project higher than the roofline (§245-313A(7); §245-314A(9) roof).
- No sign may be painted directly on building walls, facades, fences or similar structures (§245-313A(8); §245-314A(6)).
- No sign shall be mounted, erected or maintained on a utility pole (§245-313A(9)).
- No sign regulated under this chapter shall exceed 25 feet in height (measured from road crown to top of sign structure) nor restrict vision within a sight triangle, except for structural supports between two and eight feet above ground (§245-313A(10)).
- No person shall interfere with Township officials entering premises between 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. to examine any sign or advertising structure (§245-313A(13)).
- No new billboard shall be constructed or relocated anywhere in the Township; any billboard damaged 50% or more must be removed upon notification by the Zoning Officer (§245-313A(14)).
- Use of balloons, windmills, other moving devices, searchlights, or flashing/animated signs is prohibited (§245-313A(17)).
- Use of flags, streamers, and feather flags is prohibited except for limited promotional periods with required permits and limits (§245-313A(18)).
- Advertising banners, pinwheels, portable signs or similar devices are prohibited except as otherwise prescribed in this chapter (§245-314A(4)).
- Animated or moving signs are prohibited except for time/temperature displays and as otherwise prescribed (§245-314A(5)).
- Signs utilizing fluorescent colors or materials that sparkle or glitter are prohibited; reflective paint is only permitted on traffic-direction signs (§245-314A(7)).
- Commercial outdoor advertising signs, billboards, and other off-premises signs not directly related to the on-premises business are prohibited unless expressly validated elsewhere in this chapter (§245-314A(8)).
- No sign shall be affixed to a roof, tree, fence, or utility pole, nor displayed on motor vehicles parked to serve as signs, unless the vehicle is licensed, registered, insured, operable, and used regularly in the course of business (§245-314A(9)).

## Signs exempt from permit in Brick Township

- Governmental signs or directional devices erected or authorized by federal, state, county, or Township government (§245-313B; §245-314B(1)).
- "No trespassing" signs erected in accordance with New Jersey statutes (§245-313B).
- Government public access signage at public access areas to tidally flowed waterways, erected and maintained by the Township (§245-314B(1)(a)).
- Residential nameplate signs: one per occupancy; max 150 square inches; if ground-mounted, max height three feet (§245-314B(2)).
- Warning signs: up to two per occupancy; max three square feet each; nonilluminated; if ground-mounted, max height three feet (§245-314B(3)).
- Construction signs: one per parcel; max 32 square feet; nonilluminated; maintained no more than 14 days following conclusion of construction (§245-314B(4)).
- Temporary window-mounted signs: total area not to exceed 50% of the window and may not obstruct required light/ventilation (§245-314B(5)).
- On-site informational signs: one per location; window, facade, or ground-mounted; max two square feet; max seven feet high; may include business name/logo but no advertising; shared-access entrance/exit signs may only show center name; multiple tenant ID signs prohibited (§245-314B(6)).
- Flags and emblems of government, civic, philanthropic, educational, or religious organizations: limited to one of each type; displayed with appropriate respect; U.S. Flag per Flag Code (§245-314B(7)).
- Private sale and event signs: max six square feet; on the event premises or other private property with owner consent; must list responsible person's name, address, and phone; posted no more than 36 hours before a sale or 45 days before an event; removed the day after; max four on any business property and one on any residential property (§245-314B(8)).
- Traffic signs and signals installed or authorized by Township, county, or state (§245-314B(9)).
- Public transportation stop signs installed or authorized by the Township or a public transportation authority (§245-314B(10)).
- Signs integral to machines (e.g., vending machines, gasoline pumps, ice machines), not exceeding six square feet per machine (§245-314B(11)).
- Interior signs not visible from a street or public parking facility (§245-314B(12)).
- Historical/architectural designation signs: one per occupancy; max six square feet; nonilluminated; no commercial advertising (§245-314B(13)).
- Civic organization meeting location sign: one ground sign; max 15 square feet; max four feet high; set back at least 10 feet from front property line; not within sight triangle; not illuminated (§245-314B(14)).

## Sign plan & submission notes

- No master sign plan or sign plan requirement is specified in the provided sections.
- Most signs require a sign permit prior to erection; promotional devices (flags/streamers/feather flags) and banners require a permit from the Township Clerk after Zoning Officer approval; sandwich boards require written notification to the Code Enforcement Office (§245-313A(2), (18), (20), (21)).
- For lots under site plan approval, grandfathered pylon signs that have been altered may be required to be removed or relocated by the applicable Land Use Board (§245-315B).

## Full detail

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