# Sign Regulations in Haddon Heights Borough, New Jersey

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Haddon Heights Borough, New Jersey (NJ)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-jersey/haddon-heights-borough
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/37434774#37434774)

## At a glance

Haddon Heights Borough, New Jersey regulates 21 sign types across 7 zoning districts. Institutional Sign (School, Church, or Similar)s in the R-7 Residential Zone District, Residential districts zoning district are capped at 12 sq ft (one side) (Sec. §450-135M(1)(c)). Most commercial signs in Haddon Heights Borough require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (7 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| R-7 Residential Zone District, Residential districts | 8 | — | 12 sq ft (one side) | — |
| M/P Municipal/Public Works Zone | 2 | — | — | — |
| Office Districts, Office District, Professional Office District, Professional Office/Residential District | 2 | 3 ft 6 in (sign face); 4 ft (overall structure from grade) | 24 sq ft (maximum) | — |
| Business Districts, Business Commercial District, Neighborhood Commercial District, Central Business District | 5 | — | 25% of window area (combined with permanent) | — |
| Highway Commercial District, Highway Commercial (Black Horse Pike) | 6 | — | 25% of window area (combined with permanent) | — |
| Central Business (Station Avenue) | 1 | — | — | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 5 | Lettering not less than 3/4 inch high | 24 sq ft | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 7 zones)

### R-7 Residential Zone District, Residential districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Official Highway Route Number Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | §450-135M(1)(a) |
| Street Name Sign | — | — | — | — | At least two street signs at each intersection (§450-122) | — | — | §450-135M(1)(a), §450-122 |
| Direction Sign (Official traffic sign) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | §450-135M(1)(a) |
| Sale or Rental Sign | — | 9 sq ft (one side) | — | — | — | On premises to which sign relates | — | §450-135M(1)(b) |
| Institutional Sign (School, Church, or Similar) | — | 12 sq ft (one side) | — | — | 1 | — | — | §450-135M(1)(c) |
| Entrance/Exit Sign (Institutional/Public Parking Area) | — | 2 sq ft (per sign) | — | — | 1 per exit/entrance | At entrance or exit | — | §450-135M(1)(d) |
| Government Sign (Borough, County, State, Federal) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | §450-135M(1)(e) |
| Construction/Repair Sign (Public Protection) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | §450-135M(1)(f) |

### Business Districts, Business Commercial District, Neighborhood Commercial District, Central Business District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Facade Sign | — | 24 sq ft (maximum) | — | — | 1 per business establishment (2 if on a corner, one per street) | Applied to building facade | — | §450-135N(9,12,15,16,17,18,19,20) |
| Window Lettering/Sign (Permanent) | — | 10% of window area | — | — | — | Inside window | — | §450-135O(1-3), (5a), §450-135N(13) |
| Window Lettering/Sign (Temporary) | — | 25% of window area (combined with permanent) | — | — | — | Inside window | — | §450-135O(4) |
| Freestanding Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | §450-135N(6) |
| Awning Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | §450-135N(14) |

### Highway Commercial District, Highway Commercial (Black Horse Pike)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Facade Sign | — | 24 sq ft (maximum) | — | — | 1 per business establishment (2 if on a corner, one per street) | Applied to building facade | — | §450-135N(5,11,12,15,16,17,18,19,20,Q(4),J) |
| Window Lettering/Sign (Permanent) | — | 10% of window area | — | — | — | Inside window | — | §450-135O(1-3), (5a), §450-135N(13) |
| Window Lettering/Sign (Temporary) | — | 25% of window area (combined with permanent) | — | — | — | Inside window | — | §450-135O(4) |
| Awning Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | §450-135N(14) |
| Freestanding Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | §450-135N(8) |
| Neon Sign/Decoration (Window Only) | — | — | — | — | — | First floor, interior window/storefront | — | §450-135R(3), (4) |

## Prohibited signs in Haddon Heights Borough

- Abandoned signs.
- A flashing, blinking, twinkling, animated, moving, rotating or projected sign of any type or a sign which presents an illusion of movement. Static time-and-temperature displays and barber poles are permitted.
- Any sign so erected, constructed or maintained as to obstruct any fire escape, window, door or opening used as a means of egress or ingress or interfere with any opening required for legal ventilation.
- Signs placed on or affixed to vehicles and/or trailers.
- Any sign advertising property, goods or services that are no longer available.
- Signs on accessory buildings or structures.
- Signs painted on an exterior wall, fascia, parapet or chimney or on a fence.
- Signs posted on posts, utility poles, public benches, streetlights, bus shelters or trees and/or other living vegetation.
- Any sign whose form, character or shape may confuse or dangerously distract the attention of the operator of a motor vehicle.
- Signs which in any way simulate official, functional, directional or warning signs erected or maintained by the State of New Jersey, county or municipality thereof, any railroad, public utility or similar agency concerned with the protection of public health or safety.
- Off-site signs.
- Any sign, other than property identification, attached to or painted on trees, fences, utility poles, rocks, curbs, walks, lamps, hydrants, benches or bridges.
- Signs bearing texts of a laudatory nature or including services or product names normally furnished by any such establishment or proprietor. Signs are limited to identification or directional purposes only.
- Any sign which, applying contemporary community standards, has a dominant theme or purpose and appeal to prurient interest.
- Portable and wheeled signs.
- Any sign containing information which states or implies that a property may be used for any purpose not permitted under the provisions of the Borough Land Development Ordinance in the zoning district in which the property to which the sign relates is located.
- Roof signs and signs extending above the wall to which they are attached.
- Permanent marquees extending over the sidewalk.
- Signs posted on Borough property, except where specifically authorized by the Borough.
- Signs installed or painted on sidewalks or curbs.
- Signs using mechanical or electrical devices or wind to revolve, flash or display movement or the illusion of movement or to spell alternating messages.
- Signs on abutments, retaining walls or embankments.
- Signs painted directly on buildings or which obstruct any windows.
- Billboard signs.
- An automobile, trailer (attached or unattached) or vehicle of any nature bearing signs or advertisements, parked or left stationary for more than 24 hours upon any vacant land or public street.
- Signs using any lighting or control mechanism which may cause radio or television interference.
- All outside lighted signs operating after 11:00 p.m.
- Illuminated signs where the source of light is directly visible from adjoining properties or streets.
- All temporary signs, except as set forth herein.
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration approved safety colors shall be prohibited colors for use as colors of signs or sign illumination.
- No signs except directional or traffic signals shall be permitted on public streets or rights-of-way.

## Signs exempt from permit in Haddon Heights Borough

- Official highway route number signs, street name signs, direction signs and other official traffic signs.
- Any sign erected by the Borough, county, state or federal government.
- Signs used for the protection of the public during construction or repairs.
- Directional or traffic signals on public streets or rights-of-way.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Each subdivision and site plan application shall include a sign plan showing the specific design, location, size, height, construction, illumination and landscaping of proposed signs in accordance with the regulations contained herein.
- No signs shall be hung, erected or placed upon any building or property unless a sign plan has been approved by the Planning Board or Zoning Board or a written application has been made to the Zoning Enforcement Officer by the owner of the building or property and a permit has been issued upon payment of the established fee.
- Signs located in an historic district are to be reviewed by the Historic Preservation Commission.
- Neon sign and decoration applications shall be made in accordance with the Code, and require a form with a picture, rendering, or drawing of the proposed sign, indicating size, tubing, color, type of gas/fluorescence, and area of coverage.

## 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 7 zoning districts in Haddon Heights Borough — every sign type, every field — are available with a free PermitPal account: https://app.permitpal.io/?address=Haddon+Heights+Borough+NJ&override=true&utm_source=landing&utm_medium=city-page&utm_campaign=city-haddon-heights-borough

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