# Sign Regulations in Farmingdale Borough, New Jersey

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Farmingdale Borough, New Jersey (NJ)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-jersey/farmingdale-borough
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/35816388#35816388)

## At a glance

Farmingdale Borough, New Jersey regulates 12 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Freestanding Signs in the Commercial Zones, Industrial Zones zoning district are capped at Height of building + 20%, not to exceed 20 ft tall and 100 sq ft (one side), with a Min 5 ft from front street right-of-way setback (Sec. §25-42.4.a (1-5)). Most commercial signs in Farmingdale Borough require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (3 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Commercial Zones, Industrial Zones | 11 | Height of building + 20%, not to exceed 20 ft | 150 sq ft per sign | — |
| Residential Zones | 3 | 4 ft | 16 sq ft (4 ft x 4 ft) | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 2 | 4 ft | 32 sq ft (4 ft x 8 ft) | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### Commercial Zones, Industrial Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign | Height of building + 20%, not to exceed 20 ft | 100 sq ft (one side) | — | Min 5 ft from front street right-of-way | 1 per individual lot | Set back minimum 5 ft from front street right-of-way; must be perpendicular to the front lot line. On corner lots, must meet both front yard setbacks. | — | §25-42.4.a (1-5) |
| Wall Sign (Facade Sign) | 6 ft | 150 sq ft per sign | 90% of width of wall attached | — | 1 per street frontage (except multiple businesses: 1 per common entrance) | On the wall or canopy of the business | — | §25-42.4.b (1-5) |
| Temporary Freestanding Sale Sign | — | 16 sq ft | — | 5 ft front, 15 ft side property lines | 1 per event | On property of business holding sale | — | §25-42.5.c.3 |
| Temporary Grand Opening Sign (Freestanding or Banner) | — | 16 sq ft | — | 5 ft front, 15 ft side property lines | 1 per street frontage | On property; 5 ft from front and 15 ft from side property lines | — | §25-42.5.c.4 |
| Temporary Real Estate Sign | — | 16 sq ft | — | 10 ft from street lines if freestanding | 1 per business/vacant parcel | If not attached, set back 10 ft from all street lines | — | §25-42.7.b |
| Temporary Election Sign | 4 ft | 16 sq ft (4 ft x 4 ft) | 4 ft | — | 1 per candidate/issue per property | — | — | §25-42.7.a |
| Handicapped Parking Sign | — | — | — | — | One per handicapped space | For each handicapped parking space, in accordance with MUTCD | — | §7-35.5 |
| Job Sign | — | 4 sq ft | — | 10 ft from street line | 1 per lot | Residential property (also applies here per 25-42.4.c) | — | §25-42.7.c |

### Residential Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Temporary Election Sign | 4 ft | 16 sq ft (4 ft x 4 ft) | 4 ft | — | 1 per candidate/issue per property | — | — | §25-42.7.a |
| Temporary Real Estate Sign | — | 4 sq ft | — | 10 ft from street line (if not attached) | 1 per lot | If not attached, set back 10 ft from all street lines | — | §25-42.7.b |
| Job Sign | — | 4 sq ft | — | 10 ft from any street line | 1 per lot | On residential property | — | §25-42.7.c |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Temporary Sign (Community Event) | 4 ft | 32 sq ft (4 ft x 8 ft) | 8 ft | — | 2 per site per event | Any zone, not in any State, County, or Borough right-of-way | — | §25-42.5.b |
| Temporary Election Sign | 4 ft | 16 sq ft (4 ft x 4 ft) | 4 ft | — | 1 per candidate/issue per property | — | — | §25-42.7.a |

## Prohibited signs in Farmingdale Borough

- It shall be unlawful for any person to erect, replace or alter any advertising sign or structure as defined in this chapter without first obtaining a sign permit.
- No sign of any type, temporary or permanent, shall be erected which is of a form, character, or shape, so as to confuse or dangerously detract the attention of the operator of a motor vehicle.
- A mannequin, costumed individual or animated device located at roadside for the purpose of attracting attention shall be considered such a sign and is expressly prohibited.
- Any signs used in connection with sales placed upon a stationary motor vehicle advertising any such sale are prohibited.

## Signs exempt from permit in Farmingdale Borough

- Temporary election signs, not to exceed four feet by four feet, may be erected in all zones, subject to limitations of one sign per candidate or issue per property, time limits (not sooner than one month prior to the election, removed within five days after the election), and candidate/organization responsibility for removal.
- A temporary non-illuminated sign advertising the sale or rental of a premises or portion thereof is permitted in all zones, subject to area, setback, and per-lot limits, and must be removed within seven days after the transaction.
- Temporary non-illuminated job signs are permitted on residential property to provide information on active work, subject to size, setback, per-lot limits, display time, and prompt removal upon completion; does not include signs for work of very limited duration or repetitive services (e.g., lawn maintenance or chimney cleaning).

## Sign plan & submission notes

- No sign may be erected in Commercial and Industrial Zones unless it is shown on an approved site plan and all requirements of the chapter are met.
- A sign permit is required to erect, replace, or alter any advertising sign or structure unless specifically exempted.
- A permit application (sign permit) is required for all temporary signs not otherwise exempt.

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