# Sign Regulations in Brielle Borough, New Jersey

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Brielle Borough, New Jersey (NJ)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-jersey/brielle-borough
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/36089091#36089091)

## At a glance

Brielle Borough, New Jersey regulates 19 sign types across 4 zoning districts. Multi-family Dwelling Project Identifications in the Residence Zones, Residential Zones zoning district are capped at 5 ft tall and 20 sq ft (aggregate for both sides) (Sec. § 21-30.1g). Most commercial signs in Brielle Borough require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (4 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 3 | — | — | — |
| Residence Zones, Residential Zones | 7 | 5 ft | 20 sq ft (aggregate for both sides) | — |
| Commercial Zones | 9 | 20 ft | 150 sq ft (aggregate all sides) | — |
| Non-residential district | 1 | — | — | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 4 zones)

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Any Sign Requiring a Permit | — | — | — | No sign or part thereof may be closer than 15 feet to any lot line. § 21-23.5 | — | Only permitted on lot/premises where business/service is conducted or property to be sold | — | § 21-22, § 21-23.1, § 21-23.2, § 21-29 |
| Facade Sign (Wall Sign) | — | — | — | — | — | Flat against side of building, not above height or beyond sides/cornice to which attached. Cannot extend more than 8 inches from wall. | — | § 21-23.3 |
| Signs at Rear and Side Parking Areas | — | — | — | — | — | Side or rear wall adjoining public/private parking area for the business | — | § 21-23.4 |

### Residence Zones, Residential Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Professional or Announcement Sign (Home Office/Occupation) | — | 1 sq ft | — | — | 1 | Fixed flat on main wall of building. Face not to extend more than 8 inches from wall. | — | § 21-30.1a |
| Name or Announcement Sign (Church, School, Institutional Use) | — | 10 sq ft | — | — | 1 | — | — | § 21-30.1b |
| Temporary Construction Sign (Residential) | — | 15 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | § 21-30.1c |
| Decorative Sign (House/Family Identification) | — | 1 sq ft | — | — | 1 per dwelling unit, max 2 per lot | — | — | § 21-30.1d |
| Farm Sign | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | § 21-30.1e |
| Official Sign (Government) | — | 10 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | § 21-30.1f |
| Multi-family Dwelling Project Identification | 5 ft | 20 sq ft (aggregate for both sides) | — | — | 1 | — | — | § 21-30.1g |

### Commercial Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Facade Sign (Wall Sign) | — | 10% of front facade area | — | — | — | Affixed to building, permitted on all exposed sides within area limitations. | — | § 21-30.2a2 |
| Canopy Sign | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | 1 per store | Hanging vertically from underside of permanent canopy, on building front. Minimum clearance 10 ft above walk. | — | § 21-30.2a3 |
| Freestanding Sign (<5,000 sq ft building) | 20 ft | 25 sq ft (aggregate all sides) | — | — | 1 | — | — | § 21-30.2a4 |
| Freestanding Sign (5,001 - 15,000 sq ft building) | 20 ft | 50 sq ft (aggregate all sides) | — | — | 1 | — | — | § 21-30.2a4 |
| Freestanding Sign (15,001 - 30,000 sq ft building) | 20 ft | 75 sq ft (aggregate all sides) | — | — | 1 | — | — | § 21-30.2a4 |
| Freestanding Sign (30,001 - 50,000 sq ft building) | 20 ft | 100 sq ft (aggregate all sides) | — | — | 1 | — | — | § 21-30.2a4 |
| Freestanding Sign (50,001 - 100,000 sq ft building) | 20 ft | 150 sq ft (aggregate all sides) | — | — | 1 | — | — | § 21-30.2a4 |
| Freestanding Sign (> 100,000 sq ft building) | 20 ft | Over 150 sq ft requires Planning Board approval | — | — | 1 | — | — | § 21-30.2a4 |

## Prohibited signs in Brielle Borough

- It shall be unlawful for any person to erect, repair, replace or alter any sign or other advertising structure as defined in the Chapter, except those signs exempted under this section of the Chapter, without first obtaining a building permit.
- All signs shall be limited to the lot or parcel to be sold or the premises where the business or service is conducted.
- No sign or any part thereof shall be located closer than 15 feet to any lot line.
- No portion of any sign shall be located within or suspended over a public right-of-way including a pedestrian walk.
- No sign shall be erected or located to obstruct the vision of drivers entering a public street.
- No sign shall be erected which obstructs existing signs on adjacent properties to a degree that the message contained on the obstructed sign is no longer visible for a reasonable distance therefrom.
- The following types of signs shall not be permitted in any zone: flashing, fluttering, animated or rotating sign; signs with any lighting or control mechanism which may cause radio or television interference; any sign so erected, constructed or maintained as to obstruct or be attached to any fire escape, window, door or opening used as a means of egress or ingress, or for firefighting purposes, or placed so as to interfere with any opening required for legal ventilation; any sign which is of such form, character or shape as to confuse or dangerously distract the attention of the operator of a motor vehicle; any advertisement which uses a series of two or more signs or units, placed in a line parallel to the highway, or in similar fashion, all carrying a single advertising message, part of which is contained on each sign; signs which in any way simulate official, directional or warning signs erected or maintained by the State of New Jersey, County or Municipality thereof, or by any railroad, or public utility or similar agency concerned with the protection of the public health or safety; billboard and/or outdoor display structures; roof signs; signs on railroad or vehicular overpasses; signs with more than two display surfaces, sides or faces, such as hinged, triangular or box signs; any combination of advertising devices such as flags, pennants, spinners, or similar displays shall not be permitted.
- No person shall paint, mark or write on or post or otherwise affix any handbill or sign to or upon any sidewalk, crosswalk, curb, curbstone, streetlamp post, hydrant, tree, shrub, tree stake or guard, railroad trestle, electric light or power or telephone or telegraph or trolley wire pole or wire appurtenance, or upon any fixture of the fire alarm or police telegraph system, or upon any lighting system, public bridge, drinking fountain, lifebuoy, life preserver, lifeboat or other lifesaving equipment, street sign or traffic sign.
- No person shall place any posters or signs on property belonging to the Borough or the Board of Education of the Borough without permission of the Governing Body or the Brielle Board of Education.
- Illumination devices such as, but not limited to, floor or spot lights shall be so placed and so shielded so as to prevent the rays of illumination thereof from being cast into residential properties or into a public right-of-way.
- All signs shall conform to the character of the neighborhood.
- Any sign that is or shall become dangerous or unsafe in any manner whatsoever shall be repaired, made safe and attractive in conformity with this Chapter or shall be removed by the owner, lessor, agent or occupant.
- Failure to keep signs painted, illuminated or in good repair for a period of 12 consecutive calendar months shall constitute abandonment, and such sign may not then be repaired or re-used and must be removed.
- Any sign erected in conjunction with a specific use will be removed upon the discontinuation or removal of that use.
- A non-conforming use of a structure, a non-conforming use of land, or a non-conforming use of a structure and land, shall not be extended or enlarged after passage of this Chapter by the attachment on a building or premises of additional signs intended to be seen from off the premises, or by the addition of other uses of a nature which would be prohibited generally in the district involved.

## Signs exempt from permit in Brielle Borough

- One nonilluminated temporary sign advertising the prospective sale or rental of the premises upon which the sign is maintained, up to three square feet, not exceeding four feet in height, removed within 10 days after consummation of lease or sale; plus one additional sign on premises with two arterials, under same restrictions.
- One additional 'Open House' sign permitted only during the event and with prior written approval of the Code Enforcement Officer.
- One directional sign permitted during an 'open house' event, no larger than four square feet on one side or eight square feet if two-sided, only during the event window.
- No enhancements of real estate or directional signs, including balloons or streamers.
- Professional signs indicating the name and profession of the occupancy of a dwelling, provided such signs do not exceed one square foot.
- Temporary signs inside windows of a commercial establishment not covering more than 15% of the total window area.
- Temporary signs for special events for businesses with permit procedures specified.
- Signs forbidding trespassing, hunting, fishing or trapping as authorized by Fish and Game Laws.
- Temporary political signs not to exceed four square feet in residential zones or 12 square feet in other zones, only during specified election timeframes with cash bond deposited.
- Temporary charitable organization signs.
- Decorative non-illuminated signs showing name and/or address of house or family.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Any commercial building having over 100,000 square feet of gross floor area and desiring a larger sign than 150 square feet shall apply to the Planning Board for approval.
- Said (temporary special event) permit may be purchased for a fee from the Code Enforcement Officer and shall allow a vendor to display flags or banners to publicize a specific commercial activity for up to fifteen days, requiring a $200 cash bond released after inspection.
- Permittee for special event signage must post a $200 cash bond, refundable after Code Enforcement inspection that banners, flags etc. are removed.

## Full detail

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