# Sign Regulations in Carneys Point Township, New Jersey

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Carneys Point Township, New Jersey (NJ)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-jersey/carneys-point-township
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/9995851#9995851)

## At a glance

Carneys Point Township, New Jersey regulates 11 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Freestanding Sign (Commercial Districts)s in the Commercial Districts, Industrial Districts zoning district are capped at 25 feet tall and 32 square feet per sign, with a Comply with side yard requirements setback (Sec. § 212-49.B, § 212-49.F, § 212-49.D, § 212-49.E). Most commercial signs in Carneys Point Township 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 | 6 | — | 32 square feet per sign | — |
| Commercial Districts, Industrial Districts | 4 | 25 feet | 200 square feet maximum; 10 square feet per 5 linear feet of principal building frontage (lesser of both) | — |
| CONS Conservation District, A Agriculture District, RR Rural Residential District, LC Light Commercial District, GC General Commercial District | 1 | — | 32 square feet | — |

## 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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Sale Sign (Individual Lot) | — | 6 square feet | — | — | One per lot | On individual lot for sale, rent, or recently sold/rented | — | § 212-49.A(1) |
| Sale/Development Sign (Multiple Units/Nonresidential) | — | 20 square feet per sign | — | — | No more than two | On property involving more than two dwelling units or nonresidential uses | — | § 212-49.A(2) |
| Construction Sign | — | 6 square feet per trade or profession; signs may be combined but no sign may exceed 20 square feet total | — | — | One per trade or profession, or combined | On premises where construction work is proceeding | — | § 212-49.A(3) |
| Identification Sign (Public/Semipublic Facilities) | — | 32 square feet per sign | — | — | No more than two | At public and semipublic facilities such as churches and schools | — | § 212-49.A(4) |
| Historical Marker or Memorial | — | 12 square feet | — | — | — | — | — | § 212-49.A(5) |
| Smoking Prohibited Sign | — | — | — | — | At each entrance | At all entrances to each building affected by chapter | — | § 176-3 |

### Commercial Districts, Industrial Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| On-site Sign (Commercial/Industrial Use) - Wall or Freestanding Option 1 | — | 200 square feet maximum; 10 square feet per 5 linear feet of principal building frontage (lesser of both) | — | All freestanding signs must comply with side yard requirements. | Two per use | On site, in connection with each use | — | § 212-49.B and § 212-49.D |
| Freestanding Sign (Commercial Districts) | 25 feet | 32 square feet per sign | — | Comply with side yard requirements | Counted as part of two-sign limit per use | Commercial Districts, On site | — | § 212-49.B, § 212-49.F, § 212-49.D, § 212-49.E |
| Portable Billboard or Off-site Device (Temporary) | — | 32 square feet | — | Comply with side yard and height requirements | One | Commercial or industrial districts, off site | — | § 212-49.G |
| General Requirement - Vision and Traffic Safety | — | — | — | No sign in public right-of-way | — | — | — | § 212-49.E |

### CONS Conservation District, A Agriculture District, RR Rural Residential District, LC Light Commercial District, GC General Commercial District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Off-site Business Direction Sign | — | 32 square feet | — | At least 10 feet from any street line | Two per use | At least 10 feet from any street line and 500 feet from any other off-site sign; advertiser's goods/services must be within three miles | — | § 212-49.C |

## Prohibited signs in Carneys Point Township

- All persons are prohibited from making, causing to be made or erecting signs other than those signs specified by the Township.
- Signs shall not exceed 24 inches by 24 inches square unless otherwise specified.
- No signs shall be placed in the public right-of-way or attached to any utility poles.
- No sign shall be located in the public right-of-way.
- No sign shall be erected in such a manner as to obstruct free and clear vision on any street nor interfere with, obstruct the view of or be confused with any traffic sign, signal or device.
- All sign lighting must be arranged, designed, shielded or directed so as to protect adjoining properties and streets from glare.
- Except in commercial and industrial districts, signs shall not be lighted with flashing light, bare bulbs or tubing such as fluorescent or neon, nor shall they be animated, revolve, swing or have movable parts.
- No freestanding sign shall be erected to a height exceeding 25 feet.
- Portable billboards and other off-site devices are prohibited in all districts except as a temporary use (see exceptions).

## Signs exempt from permit in Carneys Point Township

- Nonilluminated real estate signs on individual lots for sale or rent, not exceeding six square feet, are permitted and must be removed within 30 days after the sale or rental agreement.
- Nonilluminated signs advertising the sale or development of property involving more than two lots or nonresidential use (not more than two signs, each not exceeding 20 square feet), to be removed when property is transferred.
- Nonilluminated signs identifying architects, engineers, contractors, tradesmen or others engaged in construction work on premises (one sign per trade/profession, not exceeding six square feet each; total not to exceed 20 square feet if combined).
- Not more than two nonilluminated identification signs for public or semipublic facilities (e.g., churches, schools), each not exceeding 32 square feet.
- Nonilluminated historical markers or memorials not exceeding 12 square feet in area.
- Temporary use of one portable billboard or off-site device not exceeding 32 square feet, for a period not to exceed 30 days in commercial and industrial districts, in compliance with other requirements.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Any signs permitted under the terms of this chapter, except for those covered in Subsections A (real estate, construction, identification, historical/marker signs) and C (off-site business direction signs), are subject to application for issuance of a zoning permit and certificate of occupancy.
- Posting political signs in public parks or recreation areas requires express advance written approval of the Carneys Point Township Committee.

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