# Sign Regulations in Burlington Township, New Jersey

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Burlington Township, New Jersey (NJ)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-jersey/burlington-township
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/11754667#11754667)

## At a glance

Burlington Township, New Jersey regulates 29 sign types across 7 zoning districts. Billboard Sign (One-sided)s in the I-1, I-2 zoning district are capped at 100 ft above roadway (50 ft if adjacent to elevated highway; min clearance 10 ft from ground to bottom of sign face) tall and 1,000 sq. ft. per face, with a Min 5 ft, max 100 ft from property line adjacent to interstate highway. Not within sight triangles. May not overhang public right-of-way. setback (Sec. § 330-107D(2)-(8)). Most commercial signs in Burlington Township require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (7 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 14 | 36 inches | 32 sq. ft. | — |
| Residential districts | 6 | — | 32 sq. ft. | — |
| Nonresidential districts (single-tenanted and single-structure developments) | 2 | — | 100 sq. ft. | — |
| Multi-use developments, shopping centers or industrial parks | 2 | — | 100 sq. ft. (up to 150 sq. ft. if authorized by reviewing board) | — |
| I-1, I-2 | 3 | 100 ft above roadway (50 ft if adjacent to elevated highway; min clearance 10 ft from ground to bottom of sign face) | 1,000 sq. ft. per face | — |
| BLI-1, BLI-2 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Commercial or industrial zone | 1 | — | — | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 7 zones)

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign (Institutional) | — | — | — | — | — | Affixed to the facade of the structure. | — | § 330-107B(3)(b), § 330-107B(6)(g) |
| Freestanding Sign (Institutional) | — | 32 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 per property per street frontage | On property of institutional use. | — | § 330-107B(3)(a), § 330-107B(6)(g) |
| Temporary Sign (Special Event) | — | 32 sq. ft. | — | — | — | — | — | § 330-107B(6)(i) |
| Directional Sign | 36 inches | 3 sq. ft. | — | — | — | Not higher than 36 inches above center line of street; not in hazardous location. | — | § 330-107B(6)(o) |
| Temporary Sign (Gas Station Special Feature) | — | 12 sq. ft. per side | — | — | 1 | On gas station property. | — | § 330-107B(6)(u) |
| House Numbering | — | — | — | — | 1 per dwelling | Front of dwelling, unobstructed view from street. | — | § 330-107B(7) |
| Street Sign | 7 feet to street name | — | 6 x 24 inches extrusion | — | — | At street intersections or as required by Township. | — | § 330-107C |
| Sign (General Height/Setback Limitation) | — | Less than 25 sq. ft.: 10 ft setback; 26–75 sq. ft.: 15 ft setback; 76+ sq. ft.: 20 ft setback | — | See max_area for requirements | — | — | — | § 330-107B(6)(m) |

### Residential districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Nameplate/Identification Sign (Dwelling) | — | 1 sq. ft. (2 sq. ft. for home occupation, with board approval) | — | — | One per dwelling unit (plus mailbox) | On dwelling | — | § 330-107B(1) |
| Home Security System Sign | — | 1 sq. ft. | — | — | — | No farther than 2 ft from front steps of dwelling. | — | § 330-107B(1)(a-c) |
| Farm Entrance Sign | — | 15 sq. ft. | — | — | One per farm entrance | At the entrance to an active farm. | — | § 330-107B(1) |
| Sales, Rental, Artisan or Contractor's Sign | — | 8 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 per type | Premises being sold, rented, or under work. | — | § 330-107B(2)(a)-(c) |
| Development Sign | — | 32 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 per street frontage | On each frontage if the development fronts on more than one street. | — | § 330-107B(2)(d) |
| Institutional Sign (schools/churches/public) | — | 32 sq. ft. for freestanding; 5% of building facade for wall sign. | — | — | 1 per street frontage | On property | — | § 330-107B(3) |

### I-1, I-2

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Billboard Sign (One-sided) | 100 ft above roadway (50 ft if adjacent to elevated highway; min clearance 10 ft from ground to bottom of sign face) | 1,000 sq. ft. per face | — | Min 5 ft, max 100 ft from property line adjacent to interstate highway. Not within sight triangles. May not overhang public right-of-way. | — | Adjacent to interstate highway only. | — | § 330-107D(2)-(8) |
| Billboard Sign (Back-to-Back) | 100 ft above roadway (50 ft if adjacent to elevated highway; min clearance 10 ft from ground to bottom of sign face) | 1,000 sq. ft. per face | — | See One-sided Billboard. | — | Adjacent to interstate highway only. | — | § 330-107D(8)(a)[1][b] |
| Billboard Sign (V-shaped) | 100 ft above roadway (50 ft if adjacent to elevated highway; min clearance 10 ft from ground to bottom of sign face) | 1,000 sq. ft. per face | — | See One-sided Billboard. | — | Adjacent to interstate highway only. | — | § 330-107D(8)(a)[1][c] |

## Prohibited signs in Burlington Township

- Only signs identifying the name, business, occupant, service, address or product offered or sold on the premises are permitted; other types of signs are prohibited.
- Signs attached to a principal structure shall not extend above the roofline or parapet.
- The top of freestanding signs shall not exceed the height limit of principal structures in the zone where located or 25 feet, whichever is less.
- The bottom of a freestanding sign (other than a permitted monument sign) shall be at least eight feet above the center line of the street; monument signs must not impede sight lines.
- Signs higher than 36 inches, other than municipal, county or state signs, shall not be erected within the right-of-way of any street or approved sight easements nor located so as to constitute a traffic hazard.
- Commercial advertising signs are not permitted in any residential district except as specifically allowed for nameplate/identification signs.
- Banners, flags, pennants, tents and similar devices are prohibited except for specified temporary events in commercial or industrial zones for a limited duration.
- No vehicle which is not registered shall be regularly parked, stopped or located so as to be used as or considered a sign.
- Signs shall not be located closer than prescribed minimum distances to street rights-of-way (see table); reviewing board may waive strictly if justified.
- Any location where business goods are no longer sold or provided shall remove on-premises signs within 30 days following municipal notice.
- No sign shall present a hazard to health, safety, or welfare; hazardous signs may be removed immediately by the Zoning Officer at owner's expense.
- No sign for any use may violate county, state, or federal sign regulations.
- Billboard signs are expressly prohibited in all zone districts except I-1 and I-2 Zones adjacent to interstate highways.
- Billboard signs may not interfere with or be placed in the public right-of-way or overhang it, unless allowed by the public entity.
- No vehicle or movable structure may be regularly parked, stopped, or located so as to be used as or considered a billboard sign.
- Billboard signs must not emit smoke, steam, visible vapors, particles, or sound.
- Billboard signs shall not be of such design or location that they interfere with, compete for attention with, or may be mistaken for a traffic signal (including use of red, yellow, green in illumination, arrows, 'stop' or 'yield').
- No billboard sign may advertise/deposit obscene material or adult live entertainment.
- Incomplete billboard signs (not completed in 120 days from construction start) must be removed.

## Signs exempt from permit in Burlington Township

- Directional signs having an area of less than three square feet are exempt from area and location regulations if not higher than 36 inches above the street center line and not a traffic hazard, but must be shown on the approved development plan.
- Temporary signs not exceeding 32 square feet announcing a campaign, drive, or event of a civic, philanthropic, educational or religious organization may be erected (with prompt removal required).
- Temporary signs for an election are permitted with property owner's permission for up to four weeks.
- Signs for home security systems are permitted on residential property if part of the security system, not exceeding one square foot, and located within two feet of the front steps.
- Nameplate and identification signs for single-family dwellings up to one square foot (or two square feet for home occupation with approval) are permitted.
- Identification of address (house numbering) is required and exempt from most style/size limitations (must be readable from street).
- Signs posted by government agencies or their designees for the purposes of law, public safety, or official direction (such as street signs, regulatory and warning signs) are exempt from other sign regulations.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Each site plan application must include a sign plan showing the specific design, location, size, construction and illumination of all proposed signs; applicant must demonstrate signage will not create visual pollution and must harmonize with structures and surroundings.
- For multi-use developments, shopping centers, industrial parks, and similar developments, a signing plan must be submitted to the Planning Board for approval, detailing letter style, lighting, color, construction/materials, height, location, and standards and must utilize an integrated design theme.
- The reviewing board (Planning Board or other appropriate body) must approve the sign plan and may use discretion to allow adjustments/variances for harmony and integration.
- All billboard signs require permits and approvals from Burlington Township and all other agencies with jurisdiction, including NJDOT Office of Outdoor Advertising Services, before erection.

## Full detail

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