# Sign Regulations in Flemington Borough, New Jersey

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Flemington Borough, New Jersey (NJ)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-jersey/flemington-borough
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/34743369#34743369)

## At a glance

Flemington Borough, New Jersey regulates 24 sign types across 2 zoning districts. Facade (Wall) Sign (Principal Facade)s in the CB, TC, DB, DB II, PO, VAS, HR/OSS zoning district are capped at 2 ft (except HR/OSS, where height limit is not specified separately) tall and 50 sq ft (except HR/OSS: 100 sq ft) (Sec. §2631B.2.a(1)). Most commercial signs in Flemington Borough require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (2 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 11 | — | 144 square inches | — |
| CB, TC, DB, DB II, PO, VAS, HR/OSS | 13 | 2 ft (except HR/OSS, where height limit is not specified separately) | 72 sq in | — |

## 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 Sign (Dwelling) | — | 144 square inches | — | — | — | On private dwelling; displays name and street number | — | §2631A.1.a |
| Institutional Sign (Church/Educational/Public/Quasi-public Use) | — | 16 sq ft | — | — | — | On premises of use | — | §2631A.1.b |
| Real Estate Sign (Temporary) | — | 8 sq ft | — | — | 1 per premises | On premises being offered | — | §2631A.1.c(1) |
| Construction/Renovation Sign (Temporary) | — | 8 sq ft total per lot | — | — | — | At principal entrance within street and lot lines | — | §2631A.1.c(2) |
| Campaign/Event Sign (Temporary) | — | 8 sq ft total per lot | — | — | — | On lot | — | §2631A.1.c(3) |
| Fire Lane Sign | — | 12 in x 18 in (larger dimension vertical) | — | — | As needed along fire lane (every 50 ft) | Along entire fire lane, 50 ft apart, facing all traffic directions, bottom 5 ft from pavement | — | §3-20.5, §3-20.6 |
| Smoking Prohibition Sign | — | Not specified (must be clearly visible, contrast in color, include violation fine info) | — | — | — | Clearly visible in prohibited smoking areas, public places, parks, workplaces | — | §3-18.3, §3-26.3 |
| Garage/Yard Sale Sign | — | 3 ft x 3 ft (9 sq ft) | — | — | 1 per sale | On premises of sale only | — | §4-11.7 |

### CB, TC, DB, DB II, PO, VAS, HR/OSS

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Facade (Wall) Sign (Principal Facade) | 2 ft (except HR/OSS, where height limit is not specified separately) | 50 sq ft (except HR/OSS: 100 sq ft) | — | — | 1 per facade; 2 if corner/parking lot | Wall surface of principal facade; max 4 inch projection | — | §2631B.2.a(1) |
| Facade (Wall) Sign (No Street Frontage, Shared Sign at Entrance) | — | 8 sq ft (main shared facade sign), 2 sq ft (shared entrance door sign) | — | — | 1 facade + 1 door sign (shared by all such uses) | Immediately by main entrance to uses (wall sign) and/or on/adjacent to entrance door (painted sign) | — | §2631B.2.a(2) |
| Freestanding Sign (General) | — | — | — | Not in public right-of-way | 1 or 2 per (see additional requirements) | Between principal structure and street; may be in front yard setback; not in ROW | — | §2631B.2.b |
| Blade Sign | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | 1 per principal facade | Principal building facade | — | §2631B.2.c(3), §2631B.3 |
| Window/Door Sign | — | 6 sq ft total (no more than 1 per window/door); menu sign: 6 sq ft additional (food service on 1st floor facade) | — | — | 2 per business (plus possible 1 menu for food establishment) | Windows and doors at street level | — | §2631B.3.a(1) |
| A-Frame/Sandwich Board Sign | — | 6 sq ft per side | — | Must provide 3 ft unobstructed sidewalk | 1 per business | On sidewalk, must keep 3 ft unobstructed width | — | §2631B.3.a(2) |
| Directory Sign | — | 16 sq ft (total), 72 sq in per tenant | — | Must be at building facade front | 1 per building | Set back at building front facade | — | §2631B.3.b |
| Parking Rate Sign | — | 10 sq ft | — | — | 1 per entry | Readily visible at parking garages and open lots entry | — | §2631B.3.f |

## Prohibited signs in Flemington Borough

- Billboards are prohibited.
- Flashing signs or moving signs, including any sign or device on which the artificial light is not maintained stationary and constant in intensity and color at all times when in use, are prohibited.
- Neon or neon-like signs are prohibited.
- Signs which compete for attention with, or may be mistaken for, a traffic signal are prohibited.
- No sign shall project into a required yard or beyond the lot or street line, except as otherwise provided.
- No sign shall be placed, inscribed, or supported upon the roof, or upon any structure which extends above the roof, of any building, except such directional devices as may be required by federal or state aeronautical authorities.
- No sign shall be so placed as to interfere with the opening of an exit door or to obstruct any window opening of a room which is used for dwelling purposes.
- No part of any business sign shall project above the top or beyond the ends of the wall surface upon which it is placed.
- Notwithstanding the required setback from curb, no sign shall be located in the public right-of-way.

## Signs exempt from permit in Flemington Borough

- A non-illuminated nameplate for a private dwelling, not more than 144 square inches.
- A sign (illuminated or not) for a church, educational institution, or public/quasi-public building/use, not more than 16 square feet.
- A single non-illuminated sign pertaining to lease or sale of the premises, not more than 8 square feet, removed within 7 days after consummation.
- Temporary non-illuminated signs for construction or renovation, with required information, no more than 8 square feet in total, at principal entrance and removed within 7 days after completion.
- Non-illuminated signs announcing or advertising political, educational, religious, or like campaigns, drives, or events; total area not to exceed 8 square feet per lot.
- Temporary banners meeting criteria and permitted by zoning officer (for one-time events, less than 14 days, with location restrictions).
- Default banner as designated by FCP or equivalent, reviewed/approved by SRC, and structural stability confirmed by Construction Official.
- Directional signs not to exceed 2 square feet.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- All deviations from the sign ordinance (except for signs which are principal uses, including but not limited to billboards) shall be considered 'c' variances.
- Requests for banners outside the standard requirements must be submitted to Borough Council for approval; the zoning officer may also refer a compliant banner request to Council regarding colors, size, public safety, or frequency.
- The Table of Sign Regulations supplements the sign regulations and includes additional requirements.

## Full detail

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