# Sign Regulations in East Greenwich Township, New Jersey

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

- **Jurisdiction:** East Greenwich Township, New Jersey (NJ)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-jersey/east-greenwich-township
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-07
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/NJ/East_Greenwich_Township/codes/Municipal_Code?nodeId=TIT16LADECO_CH16.42SI)

## At a glance

East Greenwich Township, New Jersey regulates 19 sign types across 5 zoning districts. Permanent Residential Subdivision Identification Signs in the Rural Residential (RR), Rural Residential Cluster (RR-C), HD, R-10, R-15, R-20 zoning district are capped at 6 ft tall and 24 sq ft, with a Minimum 10 ft from right-of-way setback (Sec. 16.42.050D). Most commercial signs in East Greenwich Township require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (5 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 5 | See category-specific | See category-specific: e.g., 4 sq ft for yard sale, up to 20 sq ft for grand opening, 8 sq ft for commercial real estate. | — |
| Rural Residential (RR), Rural Residential Cluster (RR-C), HD, R-10, R-15, R-20 | 5 | 6 ft | 24 sq ft | — |
| Residential zones (Multi-Residential, Subdivision Projects, Projects Under Development) | 3 | 6 ft | 24 sq ft | — |
| Commercial (C) | 3 | 6 ft | 40 sq ft or 15% of principal façade | — |
| Business Interstate (B-1, B-2), Community Commercial (B-3), Industrial (I) | 8 | 50 ft | 120 sq ft | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 5 zones)

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | — | — | — | — | Maximum of four signs per establishment unless otherwise exempted | Attached to building; must be parallel to building face and project no more than 12 inches; not above the top of parapet; may not extend beyond ends of wall or cover wall openings (doors, windows, fire escapes). | — | 16.42.030.N, 16.42.030.D, 16.42.030.J |
| Freestanding Sign | — | — | — | Minimum 10 feet from right-of-way and side property lines. | Maximum of four signs per establishment unless otherwise exempted | Must be at least 100 feet from another freestanding sign (except for farm stands during growing season). Must be at least 10 feet from right-of-way and from side property lines, and not in public right-of-way unless otherwise provided. | — | 16.42.030.K, 16.42.030.L, 16.42.030.O, 16.42.030.M, 16.42.030.G |
| Temporary Sign | See category-specific | See category-specific: e.g., 4 sq ft for yard sale, up to 20 sq ft for grand opening, 8 sq ft for commercial real estate. | — | — | See specific exemption category | On private property; not in sight triangle. | — | 16.42.030.I, 16.42.030.H |
| Directional Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 16.42.020, 16.42.030.C.6 |
| Nameplate and Address Sign | — | Nameplate: 1 sq ft; Address: 2 sq ft | — | — | 1 per use | On private property within property lines. | — | 16.42.030.C.3, 16.42.030.I.14 |

### Rural Residential (RR), Rural Residential Cluster (RR-C), HD, R-10, R-15, R-20

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Nameplate and Address Sign | — | Nameplate: 1 sq ft, Address: 2 sq ft | — | — | 1 per use | Within property lines | — | 16.42.050B |
| Temporary Real Estate Sign | 4 ft | 4 sq ft | — | — | 1 per lot frontage | On the premises for sale or rent | — | 16.42.050C |
| Permanent Residential Subdivision Identification Sign | 6 ft | 24 sq ft | — | Minimum 10 ft from right-of-way | Max 2 per development | One per street frontage on an arterial OR one per entry at least 300 ft apart; on HOA-owned land or dedicated easement | — | 16.42.050D |
| Permanent Multi-Residential Project Identification Sign | 6 ft | 24 sq ft | — | Minimum 10 ft | 1 per street frontage | One per street frontage on arterial road; must appear on subdivision plan if in median | — | 16.42.050E |
| Site/Development Sign (Project Under Development) | 6 ft | 12 sq ft | — | — | See above | 1 per street frontage or 1 for each 300 ft of street frontage, max 2 | — | 16.42.050F |

### Business Interstate (B-1, B-2), Community Commercial (B-3), Industrial (I)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Façade Sign - Ground Floor Business | — | 80 sq ft or 15% of façade area | — | — | 1-2 per business depending on visibility | 1 per street frontage for each ground floor business establishment | — | 16.42.070.B.1a-b |
| Façade Sign - Office/Industrial Use | — | 50 sq ft or 10% of façade area | — | — | See above | 1 per street frontage for office or industrial structure; further signs for businesses with direct outside access only | — | 16.42.070.B.3a-c |
| Freestanding Sign (Retail/Restaurant/Service) | 16 ft | 80 sq ft or 20 sq ft/50 ft frontage | — | — | 1 | 1 per street frontage for each business establishment | — | 16.42.070.B.1d-e |
| Freestanding Sign (Shopping Centers/Planned Commercial) | 20 ft or building height, whichever is less | 100 sq ft or 20 sq ft per 50 ft frontage | — | — | 1 per street frontage | Multiple occupancy ground/freestanding sign per street frontage | — | 16.42.070.B.2 |
| Freestanding Sign (I-295 Frontage) | 50 ft | 120 sq ft | — | Min 15 ft from property line | 1 | Setback minimum 15 ft from property line | — | 16.42.070.B.4 |
| Freestanding Sign (Office/Industrial) | 6 ft | 24 sq ft | — | — | 1 per eligible frontage | 1 per street frontage for office/industrial building with at least 50 ft of street frontage | — | 16.42.070.B.3d |
| Menu Sign (Drive-through Restaurant) | 8 ft | 35 sq ft | — | — | 1 | Not visible from any roadway; 1 per drive-through restaurant | — | 16.42.070.B.5 |
| Temporary Real Estate Sign | 6 ft | 8 sq ft | — | — | 1 per street frontage | On premises for sale or rent; 1 per street frontage | — | 16.42.070.C |

## Prohibited signs in East Greenwich Township

- Signs which contain or are an imitation or simulation of an official traffic signal, directional, or warning sign erected or maintained by government.
- Signs that hide or obstruct from view any traffic street signal or sign, or that obstruct sight triangles.
- Signs which are designed to move, flash, or display movement or the illusion of movement, either by mechanical or other means.
- Signs which contain or consist of banners, posters, pennant ribbons, streamers, strings of light bulbs, spinners, or other similarly moving devices (not including permitted flags or permitted temporary signs).
- Signs which flash or scroll, except for time and temperature indicators.
- Electronic message boards, except for institutional uses as set forth in Section 16.42.060.A(3).
- Signs which emit odors or smoke or produce noise or sound.
- Signs located or placed on any tree, telephone or utility pole, light standard or upon rocks or other natural features.
- Signs that obstruct entrances, windows, or escape routes from any building.
- Tubes of lighting or strings of lights may not outline the rooflines, doors, windows or wall edges for advertising purposes, except from Thanksgiving Day through January 25th.
- Signs projecting above the roof or the main cornice line of the building to which it is affixed.
- Outdoor, off-site commercial advertising signs/billboards and signs located on a lot other than the lot occupied by the use, event, or product which such sign advertises.

## Signs exempt from permit in East Greenwich Township

- Signs required by law.
- Official government agency signs, including traffic control or police signs, emergency, historical markers, and signs posted by governmental agencies.
- Any sign or graphic integrated into or on a coin operated machine, vending machine, gas pump, or telephone booth.
- Any sign carried by a person.
- Decorations for any officially recognized holiday, provided they do not create a fire or traffic hazard and provided that the decorations are removed within thirty (30) days after the holiday.
- Political signs associated with an election or referendum provided that such signs are on private property, and are erected no more than thirty (30) days prior to the election and removed within seven days after the day of voting.
- Temporary yard or garage sale signs, provided that such signs are erected on private property, are no more than four square feet in area, are erected no more than seven days before the sale and are removed within forty-eight (48) hours after the sale.
- Temporary real estate signs on the lot on which the real estate for rent or for sale is located, subject to certain area, height, and timing restrictions.
- Temporary grand opening signs for an occupant of a shopping center or other commercial or office building, subject to area and timing limits and safety requirements.
- Temporary (thirty (30) days or less) banners advertising special community events sponsored by or held by the township, county, school district, fire department, or other public entity.
- Temporary signs for residential developments or commercial sites under construction, subject to setback, size, and timing requirements.
- American, state, county and township flags.
- No trespassing signs.
- Signs not exceeding one square foot in area and bearing only property numbers, post box numbers or names of occupants of premises.
- Integral decorative or architectural features of buildings that do not include letters, trademarks, moving parts, or moving lights.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Each site plan or subdivision application shall include, where necessary, a sign plan showing the specific design, location, size, height, construction and illumination of proposed signs in accordance with the regulations within this chapter.
- When a sign is proposed not in conjunction with a site plan or subdivision application, a sign permit is required for signs consistent with this chapter unless specifically exempted.
- Permit applications for signs shall be accompanied by a plan, drawn to scale, showing details of the sign (sign rendering), its size, and proposed location on the building or lot. A color photograph of each existing sign on the property shall be submitted with the permit application.
- More expansive walls or architectural elements (extending beyond certain dimensions) on monument or ground signs require site plan approval.
- Development signs that are proposed within a median must be shown on the final subdivision 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 5 zoning districts in East Greenwich Township — every sign type, every field — are available with a free PermitPal account: https://app.permitpal.io/?address=East+Greenwich+Township+NJ&override=true&utm_source=landing&utm_medium=city-page&utm_campaign=city-east-greenwich-township

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