# Sign Regulations in Chesilhurst Borough, New Jersey

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Chesilhurst Borough, New Jersey (NJ)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-jersey/chesilhurst-borough
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/13474714#13474714)

## At a glance

Chesilhurst Borough, New Jersey regulates 16 sign types across 8 zoning districts. Freestanding Signs in the HC Zoning District, HC Zone, Highway Commercial Zoning District zoning district are capped at 20 feet or the building roofline, whichever is lower tall and 80 square feet maximum, with a 20 feet from right-of-way setback (Sec. § 285-82B(4)).

## Sign rules by zoning district (8 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 9 | 30 inches (if within sight triangle) | 40 square feet | — |
| HC Zoning District, HC Zone, Highway Commercial Zoning District | 3 | 20 feet or the building roofline, whichever is lower | 80 square feet maximum | — |
| I Zoning District, IN Zoning District, Industrial Zoning District | 2 | 6 feet | 80 square feet | — |
| NC Zoning District, Neighborhood Commercial Zone | 2 | 6 feet | 80 square feet | — |
| SC Zoning District, Senior Citizen Zoning District | 2 | 6 feet | 80 square feet | — |
| Institutional Zone | 2 | 6 feet | 80 square feet | — |
| Office-Research Park, Industrial Park | 4 | 6 feet | 80 square feet | — |
| Residential Complex | 1 | 6 feet | 30 square feet | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 8 zones)

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Directional Sign | 30 inches (if within sight triangle) | 4 square feet | — | 10 feet from any property line | — | Must be at least 10 feet from any property line. Must not create a traffic hazard. Intended to assist motorists and pedestrians in navigating a site. | — | § 285-82B(2)(b)-(d) |
| Construction Sign | Minimum 8 feet | 40 square feet | — | — | One | On site while under construction. | — | § 285-82B(3) |
| Temporary Sign (Private Sale or Special Event) | — | 4 square feet (more requires special permission) | — | 10 feet from property line | — | Must not be within right-of-way and must be set back a minimum of 10 feet from any property line. | — | § 285-82B(10)(a)-(d) |
| Home Occupation Sign (Ground Mounted) | — | 2 square feet | — | — | — | On property of home occupation | — | § 285-82B(8) |
| Home Occupation Sign (Wall Mounted) | — | 2 square feet | — | — | — | On property of home occupation | — | § 285-82B(8) |
| Real Estate Sign (Residential) | — | 8 square feet | — | 15 feet from all property lines | One per street frontage | On site | — | § 285-82B(7), § 285-82C(1) |
| Real Estate Sign (Commercial) | — | 12 square feet | — | 15 feet from all property lines | One per street frontage | On site | — | § 285-82B(7), § 285-82C(1) |
| Subdivision/Residential Complex Sign | — | 30 square feet | — | See ground sign requirements | One per street frontage | One sign per street frontage; subject to ground sign regulations | — | § 285-82B(11) |

### HC Zoning District, HC Zone, Highway Commercial Zoning District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign | 20 feet or the building roofline, whichever is lower | 80 square feet maximum | — | 20 feet from right-of-way | One (two if on two or more improved streets) | Principal street frontage, provided property has at least 50 feet of uninterrupted street frontage. | — | § 285-82B(4) |
| Ground Sign (Monument Sign) | 6 feet | 30 square feet | — | 20 feet from right-of-way, not in sight triangle | One (two if on two or more improved streets) | Subject to setback; see requirements | — | § 285-82B(5) |
| Wall Sign | — | 80 square feet | — | — | One per building or tenant with exterior access | Attached to facade of principal nonresidential building; one per principal building or per tenant with direct exterior access. | — | § 285-82B(6), (1) |

### Office-Research Park, Industrial Park

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ground Sign (Park Identity) | 6 feet | 30 square feet | — | 20 feet from right-of-way | One | Park entry/identity location, minimum 20 feet from right-of-way | — | § 285-82B(9)(a), (41), (5) |
| Ground Sign (Establishment) | 6 feet | 30 square feet | — | 20 feet from right-of-way | One per establishment | On the lot of each establishment, per ground sign requirements | — | § 285-82B(9)(b) |
| Directory Sign (Interior) | — | 20 square feet | — | — | One | Interior of site only | — | § 285-82B(9)(c) |
| Wall Sign | — | 80 square feet | — | — | One per building or tenant with exterior access | On building; consistent with unified sign plan. | — | § 285-82B(41), (6), (9)(d) |

## Prohibited signs in Chesilhurst Borough

- Animated signs, flashing signs, moving signs, changeable copy signs are prohibited in all zones, with the exception of gasoline filling stations and LED reader board signs.
- Portable signs are prohibited in all zones.
- Roof signs are prohibited in all zones.
- Signs that obstruct traffic, vision, official signs, or sight triangles shall not be permitted in any zone.
- Billboards or outdoor off-site commercial advertising signs are prohibited in all zones, except for existing lawful off-site commercial advertising signs existing prior to January 14, 1981, which may continue until use is discontinued for 60 days.
- No sign may be located within or overhang a sight easement or right-of-way, except for signs installed by the municipal, county, state or federal government.
- No sign may constitute a traffic hazard.
- No portion of any sign shall be located within or suspended over a pedestrian walkway or bicycle passageway unless a minimum of 10 feet above grade level.
- No sign shall be erected upon any roof in any zoning district.
- Signs shall not be placed in a manner that could obstruct any fire escape, window, door or opening used as a means of ingress and egress.
- Floodlights and spotlights shall not be permitted except for emergency lighting.
- No sign shall be left illuminated when the premises are not open for business unless required by the Planning Board for security and will not interfere with health, safety, and welfare.

## Signs exempt from permit in Chesilhurst Borough

- Real estate or other 'for sale' signs do not require a sign permit.
- Historic markers do not require a sign permit.
- Directional signs on private property not exceeding two square feet in area do not require a sign permit.
- Political campaign signs do not require a sign permit.
- Traffic signs installed by the Borough of Chesilhurst, County of Camden, or State of New Jersey do not require a sign permit.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- All signs except those enumerated as exempt in §285-82(C) must receive a sign permit prior to installation.
- The design, color scheme, method of illumination, and proposed location for signs must be presented prior to final site plan/subdivision approval.
- The base of all permanent signs must have landscaping to be approved by the Planning Board or Zoning Officer, as appropriate.
- A sign plan for an office-research or industrial park must be submitted for review by the Planning Board. The sign plan must be based on an integrated sign design scheme and ensure signs are consistent with architecture, materials, and the landscape plan.

## Full detail

This page publishes an overview of every zoning district plus a sample of 3 districts in full. Complete zone-by-zone requirements for all 8 zoning districts in Chesilhurst Borough — every sign type, every field — are available with a free PermitPal account: https://app.permitpal.io/?address=Chesilhurst+Borough+NJ&override=true&utm_source=landing&utm_medium=city-page&utm_campaign=city-chesilhurst-borough

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