# Sign Regulations in Chester Township, New Jersey

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Chester Township, New Jersey (NJ)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-jersey/chester-township
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/12403763#12403763)

## At a glance

Chester Township, New Jersey regulates 14 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Directory Sign (Freestanding)s in the PO/R Zone zoning district are capped at 5 ft tall and 8 sq.ft., with a ≥5 ft from roadway or parking edge. setback (Sec. §113-352(A)(4)). Most commercial signs in Chester 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 | 8 | — | 8 sq.ft. | — |
| PO/R Zone | 5 | 10 ft above grade | 25 sq.ft. | — |
| B Zone, LB Zone | 6 | 6 ft from ground | 25 sq.ft. | — |

## 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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Nameplate or Identification Sign | — | 2 sq.ft. | — | — | 1 per dwelling unit | Per dwelling unit; attached to building. | — | §113-348(A)(1), §113-351(B) |
| Directional Sign | — | 2 sq.ft. | — | — | — | — | — | §113-348(A)(2) |
| Sale or Rental Sign | — | 4 sq.ft. | — | — | 1 per lot | On premises for sale/rent. | — | §113-348(A)(3), §113-351(C) |
| Temporary Sign | — | 6 sq.ft. | — | Not in ROW; not within 25 ft of adjoining property line. | 1 per lot | On private property, freestanding; not in ROW or within 25 ft to adjoining property line. | — | §113-348(A)(4), §113-351(D) |
| Home Occupation Sign | — | 2 sq.ft. | — | — | 1 per dwelling unit | Per dwelling unit. | — | §113-351(E) |
| Institutional Sign | — | 8 sq.ft. | — | — | 1 per institution | Per institution. | — | §113-351(F) |
| Farm Market or Commercial Farm Operation Sign | — | — | — | — | 1 per operation | Per market/operation. | — | §113-351(G), §113-353 |
| Residential Subdivision Sign | — | — | — | — | 1 per subdivision | Identifying subdivision with five or more units for sale. | — | §113-353 |

### PO/R Zone

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign | 10 ft above grade | 25 sq.ft. | — | — | 1 per lot | Identifying the business center; may be double-faced. | — | §113-352(A)(1) |
| Wall Sign | — | — | — | — | — | On principal facade of building. | — | §113-352(A)(2)-(3) |
| Directory Sign (Freestanding) | 5 ft | 8 sq.ft. | — | ≥5 ft from roadway or parking edge. | Max 2 per building | Freestanding, per building; not within 5 ft of roadway/parking area. | — | §113-352(A)(4) |
| Directory Sign (Wall-mounted) | — | Included in max wall sign area (see Wall Sign) | — | — | Max 2 per building | Attached to building. | — | §113-352(A)(4) |
| Nameplate or Identification Sign | — | 2 sq.ft. | — | — | 1 per business | Attached to building per business. | — | §113-352(A)(5) |

### B Zone, LB Zone

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding or Monument Sign | 6 ft from ground | 25 sq.ft. | — | ≥5 ft from ROW or sight triangle. | 1 | On property; not within 5 ft of ROW or in a sight triangle; one per property. | — | §113-352.1(A)(1) |
| Wall Sign | — | — | — | — | — | On principal facade of building. | — | §113-352.1(A)(2) |
| Directory Sign (Freestanding) | 5 ft | 8 sq.ft. | — | ≥5 ft from roadway or parking edge. | Max 2 per building (if multiple businesses) | Freestanding; not within 5 ft of roadway or parking area. | — | §113-352.1(A)(3) |
| Directory Sign (Wall-mounted) | — | Included in wall sign calculation | — | — | Max 2 per building (if multiple businesses) | Attached to building. | — | §113-352.1(A)(3)(c) |
| Nameplate or Identification Sign | — | 2 sq.ft. | — | — | 1 per business | Attached to building per business. | — | §113-352.1(A)(4) |
| Instructional Sign (Wall or Ground) | — | 2 sq.ft. | — | — | Per safety needs | Wall or ground; intended for instruction/safety. | — | §113-352.1(A)(5) |

## Prohibited signs in Chester Township

- Any sign, except warning or safety signs, which is designed to attract attention by flashing, movement or blinking, and any mobile sign.
- Any sign which causes radio or television interference.
- Any sign placed so as to interfere with a fire exit, window, egress or ingress or ventilation.
- Any sign of a form, character, shape or location which might confuse or dangerously distract the attention of a motor vehicle operator.
- Any sign affixed to or projecting above the roof of a structure.
- Any sign designed to imitate a sanctioned directional sign.
- Any freestanding sign which exceeds 10 feet in height above grade at any support.
- Any sign having an area greater than 25 square feet.
- Any advertising sign.
- Any window sign, except as permitted in § 113-352.
- Any pennants, streamers, advertising flags, spinners, balloons or similar devices of a permanent nature.
- Any sign attached to or painted on fixed natural or man-made objects, other than buildings, except directional signs conforming to all other provisions of this article.
- Any sign utilizing neon or other types of gas-filled tubing.
- No sign, except sanctioned directional signs and mailboxes, shall be posted or erected within any street or road right-of-way or within any approved sight easement.
- Internally illuminated signs are not permitted.
- No sign shall be illuminated between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.

## Signs exempt from permit in Chester Township

- Nameplate or identification signs having an area not greater than two square feet.
- Directional signs sanctioned by any unit of government or by a public utility.
- Any other directional signs having an area not greater than two square feet.
- Sale or rental signs having an area not greater than four square feet.
- Temporary signs on private property.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- All signs not specifically exempted by the provisions of this section or the action of the Planning Board shall require a permit issued by the Zoning Official.
- There is no explicit requirement for a master sign plan or sign plan for all signs in all zones in the provided sections; however, complementary design of signs for a single premises is required in certain zones (§ 113-352.C, § 113-352.1.C).

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