# Sign Regulations in Estell Manor, New Jersey

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Estell Manor, New Jersey (NJ)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-jersey/estell-manor
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-21
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/29978405#29978405)

## At a glance

Estell Manor, New Jersey regulates 19 sign types across 5 zoning districts. Sign for Nonprofit Institution (Freestanding)s in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 10 ft tall and 15 sq ft, with a 5 ft min from property line setback (Sec. §380-38G(3)). Most commercial signs in Estell Manor 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 | 9 | 10 ft | 15 sq ft | — |
| All zones | 3 | — | 6 sq ft | — |
| Residential zones | 2 | — | 200 sq in (1.39 sq ft) | — |
| HC Highway Commercial Zones | 5 | 25 ft | 32 sq ft (any one side) (see additional reqs for option) | — |
| Business and industrial zones (other than the HC Highway Commercial Zones) | 2 | — | 32 sq ft (any one side) | — |

## 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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Temporary Sign (Event Advertisement) | — | — | — | — | — | Must not obstruct or obscure visibility at corners/intersections; subject to the regulations for the type of sign in question. | — | §380-38G(1)(a), §380-38G(1), §380-38I(2)(d) |
| Temporary Sign (For Sale/For Lease) | — | 6 sq ft (all zones except HC Highway Commercial); 12 sq ft (HC Highway Commercial) | — | At least 5 ft inside property line | 1 per lot/building | At least 5 feet inside property line. | — | §380-38G(1)(c), §380-38I(2)(d) |
| Temporary Sign (Political) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | §380-38G(1)(d), §380-38I(2)(d) |
| Temporary Sign (Contractor/Tradesman) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | §380-38G(1)(e) |
| Window Sign | — | — | — | — | — | On the premises of a business or commercial use. | — | §380-38G(1)(b) |
| Historical Sign | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | 1 per premises | On structure of historical significance. | — | §380-38G(2) |
| Sign for Nonprofit Institution (Freestanding) | 10 ft | 15 sq ft | — | 5 ft min from property line | 1 per street frontage | Minimum 5 ft from property line; one sign per street frontage. | — | §380-38G(3) |
| Sign for Nonprofit Institution (Attached) | — | — | — | — | 1 per street frontage | Attached to building; one per street frontage. | — | §380-38G(3) |

### All zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Sign Erected by Governmental Agency | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | §380-38B(1), §380-38I(2)(b) |
| Parking Lot Marker, Directional, Entrance/Exit Sign (for permitted commercial/industrial only) | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | — | On premises | — | §380-38B(2) |
| Off-site Directional Sign | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | 1 per street/road/highway per establishment | Off-site. | — | §380-38B(3) |

### HC Highway Commercial Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | — | — | — | — | 1 (Option 1), or 2 attached signs if no freestanding sign (Option 2) | Front facade of the building | — | §380-38H(2)(a), §380-38H(2)(f), §380-38I(1) |
| Freestanding Sign | — | 32 sq ft (any one side) (see additional reqs for option) | — | At least 10 ft from property line | 1 | On the premises, not closer than 10 ft to any property line. | — | §380-38H(2)(b), §380-38H(2)(f), §380-38I(1) |
| Wall Sign - Option 2 (Two Attached Signs, No Freestanding Sign) | — | — | — | — | 2 (when no freestanding sign is used) | Front facade of the building | — | §380-38H(2)(c), §380-38I(1) |
| Roof Sign | 10 ft (absolute max) | As permitted wall sign | — | — | 1 | On roof, in place of legal attached sign, if no other location is possible | — | §380-38H(2)(d), §380-38I(1) |
| Freestanding Sign - Reduced Size | 25 ft | 24 sq ft | — | At least 10 ft from property line | — | On the premises, not closer than 10 ft to any property line. | — | §380-38H(2)(e), §380-38H(2)(f), §380-38I(1) |

## Prohibited signs in Estell Manor

- No sign shall be permitted which is designed or intended to attract attention by sudden, intermittent or rhythmic movement, other than warning or safety signs.
- No sign shall be erected or maintained on any lot or on any building, structure or other improvement erected or maintained thereon, unless the message on the sign directly relates to the use of said lot, tract or parcel, with the exception of those set forth in Subsection B(1).
- No sign shall be placed in a way that impedes or interferes in any way with the operation of a traffic light, traffic directional signal or general traffic visibility.
- Banners, flags, pennants, tents and similar blank devices are prohibited, except upon the occasion of the opening of a new business use or for special sale events or promotions, but said banners, pennants or flags shall not be displayed for more than 14 consecutive days nor more than 56 days in any calendar year. Once banners, pennants or flags utilized in connection with the opening of a new business use or special sale or promotion have been removed, such devices may not be again displayed on the premises in question for a period of at least 30 consecutive days, and such displays shall not be made more than four times in any calendar year.
- No sign shall be attached, affixed or painted on any tree, fence, rock, curb, walk, hydrant, bench or bridge except for signs warning of any hazard, 'no-trespassing' signs and political signs as defined in Subsection G(1)(d).
- No billboard or billboard-type signs shall be erected or maintained.
- No vehicle shall be regularly parked, stopped or located in such a manner as to be used as or considered to be a sign. Any other sign which is not permanently attached to a building or not placed in the ground in such a fashion as to be permanent in a manner conforming to the Uniform Construction Code or which is located or attached to a trailer, vehicle or is on wheels or is otherwise attached so that the sign may be moved from place to place, either within the lot upon which it is located or to another lot, is prohibited.
- All signs shall be of sound construction and shall be permanently affixed to the ground or building in such a manner so as to conform to the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code.
- In addition to the requirements imposed by this chapter, all signs shall meet all applicable state regulations, including, but not limited to, those set forth in the Roadside Sign Control and Outdoor Advertising Act (N.J.S.A. 27:5-5 et seq.). To the extent that the regulations imposed by the State of New Jersey or any of its agencies are more restrictive than those set forth in this chapter, the more restrictive regulations shall apply.

## Signs exempt from permit in Estell Manor

- Regulations do not apply to any sign or directional device erected or maintained by any governmental body or agency.
- Regulations do not apply to parking lot markers, directional or entrance and exit signs erected on the premises of permitted commercial and industrial uses, provided the sign does not exceed two square feet in area, the number and location of the signs have been approved either as part of a site plan application or otherwise by the Planning Board, and that no such sign contains any advertising matter.
- Off-site directional signs are permitted, provided the sign does not exceed six square feet, includes no more than a directional arrow, the name of the establishment, and the distance of that establishment to the sign location, and only one such sign may be erected or maintained on each street, road or highway serving said establishment.
- The following types of signs do not require a sign permit, nor shall a fee be charged for the same: signs for residential uses as set forth under Subsection H(1); signs erected by a governmental agency; warning signs, such as 'no-trespassing,' 'no-fishing' or 'no-hunting' signs; temporary signs as permitted by Subsection G, including political signs.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Parking lot markers, directional or entrance and exit signs for commercial and industrial uses must have number and location approved either as part of a site plan application or otherwise by the Planning Board.
- A sign permit is required for any sign unless specifically exempted under Subsection I(2). Application must be made to the Zoning Officer, providing information about location, size, materials, illumination, and height. Fees apply for commercial/business signs.
- No explicit reference to a master sign plan or required variance meeting is made in this section.

## Full detail

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