# Sign Regulations in Greenwich Township, New Jersey

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Greenwich Township, New Jersey (NJ)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-jersey/greenwich-township
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/12214384#12214384)

## At a glance

Greenwich Township, New Jersey regulates 39 sign types across 5 zoning districts. Freestanding Sign (Non-Office Park, <25 ft building)s in the BP Business Park District zoning district are capped at Top max 18 ft tall and 40 sq ft, with a 15 ft from property; 50 ft between signs setback (Sec. §700-75C(1)(a)-(6)). Most commercial signs in 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 | 20 | 6 ft | 32 sq ft | — |
| C-1 Commercial District | 3 | 15 ft (top); 8 ft (bottom minimum) | 12 sq ft per side | — |
| M-D Manufacturing District | 4 | — | 60 sq ft (max) | — |
| BP Business Park District | 7 | Top max 18 ft | 60 sq ft | — |
| BP Business Park District (Office Parks) | 7 | — | 80 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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Temporary Real Estate Sign (Nonresidential Use) | 6 ft | 20 sq ft | — | — | 1 (2 for lots with >1 street frontage) | — | — | §700-70C(1),(2),(4) |
| Temporary Civic/Charitable/Religious/Special Event Sign | 6 ft | 32 sq ft | — | — | 1 at a time | — | — | §700-70D |
| Permanent Subdivision Entrance Sign | — | 32 sq ft | — | — | 1 per entrance | At each entrance | — | §700-72A(1),A(3),A(4) |
| Permanent Project Identification Sign (Townhouse/Multifamily) | — | 32 sq ft | — | — | 1 per entrance | At each entrance | — | §700-72A(2),(3),(4) |
| Farm Product Sale Sign | — | 16 sq ft | — | — | 1 | On lot where sale occurs | — | §700-72B |
| Home Professional/Freestanding or Facade Sign (County/State Road) | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | 1 | On lot | — | §700-72C(1),(2) |
| Home Professional/Freestanding or Facade Sign (Township Road) | — | 1 sq ft | — | — | 1 | On lot | — | §700-72C(1),(2) |
| Club/Lodge/Social Organization/Farm/Estate Sign | — | 16 sq ft | — | — | 1 | On same lot as organization | — | §700-72D |

### BP Business Park District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign (Non-Office Park, <25 ft building) | Top max 18 ft | 40 sq ft | — | 15 ft from property; 50 ft between signs | 1 per lot | — | — | §700-75C(1)(a)-(6) |
| Freestanding Sign (Non-Office Park, >26 ft building) | Top max 18 ft | 60 sq ft | — | 15 ft from property; 50 ft between signs | 1 per lot | — | — | §700-75C(1)(b)-(6) |
| Facade (Wall) Sign (Non-Office Park, <25 ft building) | — | 20 sq ft | — | — | 1 per building | Not more than 2 ft beyond facade; at least 2 ft below roofline | — | §700-75B(1)(a)-(3) |
| Facade (Wall) Sign (Non-Office Park, >26 ft building) | — | 40 sq ft | — | — | 1 per building | Not more than 2 ft beyond facade; at least 2 ft below roofline | — | §700-75B(1)(b)-(3) |
| Tenant-Suite Sign (Non-Office Park) | — | 3 sq ft | — | — | 1 per tenant | At tenant suite entrance | — | §700-75B(4) |
| Directory Sign (Non-Office Park, Multitenant, No Common Lobby, ≥20,000 sq ft & ≥5 tenants) | — | 32 sq ft | — | — | 1 per site entrance | Within site for safe vehicle access | — | §700-75A(2)(c), D(3) |
| Directional Sign (Non-Office Park) | — | — | — | — | 1 per lot | — | — | §700-75A(5) |

### BP Business Park District (Office Parks)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Park Identification Sign (≤30 acres) | — | 80 sq ft | — | 15 ft from property; 50 ft between signs; 150 ft from any other freestanding sign | 1 | — | — | §700-75D(1) |
| Freestanding Park Identification Sign (>30 acres) | — | 80 sq ft | — | 15 ft from property; 50 ft between signs; 150 ft from any other freestanding sign | 2 | — | — | §700-75D(1) |
| Building Identification Sign (Office Park, <25 ft tall) | — | 10 sq ft | — | — | 1 per building | No more than 2 ft beyond facade; at least 2 ft below roofline | — | §700-75D(2)(a)[2][a]-D(2)(b)-(d) |
| Building Identification Sign (Office Park, >25 ft tall) | — | 20 sq ft | — | — | 1 per building | No more than 2 ft beyond facade; at least 2 ft below roofline | — | §700-75D(2)(a)[2][b]-D(2)(b)-(d) |
| Tenant-Suite Sign (Office Park) | — | 3 sq ft | — | — | 1 per tenant | At tenant suite entrance | — | §700-75D(2)(a)[1]-D(2)(b)-(d) |
| Directory Sign (Office Park) | — | 32 sq ft | — | — | 1 per site entrance | Within site, at location allowing motorists to leave traffic flow | — | §700-75D(3) |
| Directional Sign (Office Park) | — | 3 sq ft | — | — | 1 at each exterior entrance | At each exterior entrance (not along primary frontage exits); within interior of site | — | §700-75D(4) |

## Prohibited signs in Greenwich Township

- No sign shall be placed in a position that causes danger to traffic or obscures the view of traffic on a street or entering a street.
- No sign, other than an official sign or directional sign, may be erected within the official right-of-way of any street unless specifically authorized by ordinance or regulations.
- No sign shall be erected containing information that states or implies a property may be used for any purpose not permitted under the zoning regulations.
- Signs advertising an establishment or use no longer in existence or a product no longer available shall be removed within 14 days after final business closing.
- Signs without proper permits shall be removed upon notice and all existing signs not found to be injurious to public interest must obtain a permit within 90 days of the effective date of the chapter.
- Every sign must be constructed of durable materials, kept in good condition and repair, and maintained; any sign in disrepair must be repaired within 14 days of notice or removed.
- A sign permit is required for every sign erected or maintained in the Township. Any sign erected or maintained without a valid permit is declared a public nuisance and subject to abatement at the owner's expense.
- Any sign, other than a warning or safety sign, designed to attract attention by physical movement or flashing, blinking, or twinkling lights is prohibited (stationary time-and-temperature displays permitted).
- Signs with lighting or mechanisms which may cause radio or television interference are prohibited.
- No sign may obstruct any fire escape, window, door, or opening used for egress or ingress.
- No sign may interfere with any opening required for legal ventilation.
- Any sign whose form, character, or shape may confuse or dangerously distract motorists is prohibited.
- Advertisements using a series of two or more signs placed in a line parallel to the highway, where each signboard carries part of the total message, is prohibited.
- Signs simulating official, functional, directional or warning signs from governments or agencies concerned with public health or safety are prohibited.
- No sign, except required directional devices, may be placed, inscribed, or supported upon the roof or above the roof of any building.
- Signs attached to or painted on trees, fences, utility poles, rocks, curbs, walks, lamps, hydrants, benches, or bridges are prohibited (except attached 'no trespassing,' 'no fishing,' 'no hunting' signs and certain warning signs).
- Mobile signs are prohibited.
- Signs affixed to motor vehicles and/or storage trailers regularly parked or located so as to be conspicuous are prohibited.
- Changeable copy signs are not permitted unless for a movie theater, religious institution, school, firehouse, or lodge (limited to 32 square feet).

## Signs exempt from permit in Greenwich Township

- Official government signs which cannot be regulated by the chapter are exempt from requirements.
- Official government signs, 'no hunting' signs, and 'no trespassing' signs do not require an application for a sign permit or any fees.
- No fee required for signs erected by schools, churches, hospitals, nonprofit or civic nonprofit organizations.
- Signs required by law are permitted.
- Political banners are exempt from banner/flag/pennant permit regulations, though must comply with temporary political sign requirements.
- Street banners (banners erected across any municipal, county, or state road) are exempt from banner/flag/pennant regulations.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Review and approval of the location and landscaping of permanent project identification signs for subdivisions and townhouse/multifamily residential developments shall be a part of preliminary subdivision or site plan approval.
- Permit application is required for every sign unless specifically exempted; permit applications must include a completed form, property owner authorization, architectural elevation (for facade signs), a sketch, and a plot plan (for freestanding signs).

## Full detail

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