# Sign Regulations in Jackson Township, New Jersey

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Jackson Township, New Jersey (NJ)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-jersey/jackson-township
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/29998703#29998703)

## At a glance

Jackson Township, New Jersey regulates 21 sign types across 14 zoning districts. Freestanding Signs in the RC Zone, HC Zone, LM Zone zoning district are capped at 16 ft or roofline, whichever is lower; base at least 7 ft above grade tall and 75 sf, with a 30ft from ROW setback (Sec. §244-207B(5)). Most commercial signs in Jackson Township require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (14 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 12 | 30 in (if within sight triangle) | 40 sf | — |
| RC Zone, HC Zone, LM Zone | 1 | 16 ft or roofline, whichever is lower; base at least 7 ft above grade | 75 sf | — |
| HC Zone, RC Zone, LM Zone, ROS Zone, O/R Zone, HVC Zone, NC Zone, I Zone, PVC Zone, RGC Zone | 1 | 6 ft | 30 sf | — |
| Historic Village Commercial Zone | 1 | — | 4 sf | — |
| office-research park, industrial park | 4 | 6 ft | 40 sf | — |
| Residential zoning districts | 1 | 4 ft | 12 sf | — |
| Nonresidential development | 1 | Lettering: 6 in uppercase, 4.5 in lowercase; type heading ≥3 in | — | — |
| Residential development | 1 | Lettering: 6 in uppercase, 4.5 in lowercase; type heading ≥3 in | — | — |
| RGC Zone | 1 | 6 ft | 30 sf | — |
| PVC Zone | 1 | 6 ft | 30 sf | — |
| HVC Zone | 1 | 6 ft | 30 sf | — |
| NC Zone | 1 | 6 ft | 30 sf | — |
| I Zone | 1 | 6 ft | 30 sf | — |
| ROS Zone, O/R Zone | 1 | 6 ft | 30 sf | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 14 zones)

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Any Sign (General Requirements) | 25 feet or roofline, whichever is less | — | — | Not within 5 ft of property line. See table: <25sf: 20ft from ROW; 26-75sf: 25ft; 76+sf: 30ft. | — | Not within 5 feet of any property line; Not within or overhanging a sight easement or right-of-way. | — | §244-207A(1)-(31); §244-207D |
| Banner/Temporary Event Sign | 6 feet (mounted) | 25 sf (one side) | — | — | — | Supported by uprights or braces in/on ground surface. | — | §244-207A(21) |
| Directional Sign (<2 sf, exempt) | — | 2 sf | — | — | — | Any, provided not a hazard and not within/overhang ROW or utility easement. | — | §244-207A(13) |
| Directional Sign | 30 in (if within sight triangle) | 4 sf | — | Not within 5 ft of right-of-way/property line. | — | Not within 5 ft of ROW/property line, but may be within required 20ft sign setback. | — | §244-207B(4) |
| Holiday Decoration Sign | — | 20 sf | — | — | One per site | — | — | §244-207B(8) |
| Nameplate Sign | — | — | — | — | One per lot | Per lot | — | §244-207B(11) |
| Subdivision/Site Development Sign | 8 ft | 40 sf | — | — | One per premises | — | — | §244-207B(17) |
| Window Sign | — | Max 25% of window area | — | — | — | Within window | — | §244-207B(19) |

### RC Zone, HC Zone, LM Zone

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign | 16 ft or roofline, whichever is lower; base at least 7 ft above grade | 75 sf | — | See A(26): <25sf:20ft; 26-75sf:25ft; 76+sf:30ft from ROW | One per use (or up to two if on two street frontages) | Along principal street frontage, property must have at least 50 ft of uninterrupted frontage | — | §244-207B(5) |

### office-research park, industrial park

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ground Sign (Park/Complex identifier) | 6 ft | 30 sf | — | See A(26): <25sf:20ft; 26-75sf:25ft; 76+sf:30ft from ROW | One per park | At office park/industrial park entrance or as complex identifier, in accordance with A(26) sign setback requirements | — | §244-207B(13) |
| Ground Sign (Individual establishment) | 6 ft | 30 sf | — | ≥25 ft from curb or street line, not in triangle easement. | One per establishment | On lot of establishment, not closer than 25 ft to curb/street line, not visible from outside the park. | — | §244-207B(13)(b) |
| Wall Sign (Individual establishment) | — | 40 sf | — | — | One per establishment | On facade of building occupied/owned by establishment. | — | §244-207B(13)(c) |
| Directory Sign (Interior) | — | 20 sf (general); 30 sf (w/map included) | — | — | One per need (directory purpose) | Interior of park to assist visitors | — | §244-207B(13)(d) |

## Prohibited signs in Jackson Township

- No sign shall be erected, altered, constructed, reconstructed, placed, replaced or otherwise displayed which is not in accordance with the standards and requirements established in this section.
- No sign shall be placed on or affixed or attached to a building or structure or erected independently for any purpose other than to identify a permitted business, occupant, service, office, address, process, use or product offered, sold, conducted, manufactured or assembled on the same premises.
- No sign displaying the colors of red, green or yellow shall be permitted within 200 feet of a traffic signal.
- No sign or structure supporting the same shall be attached to natural objects, trees, stumps, fences, fence posts, utility poles or towers or other signs but shall be freestanding or affixed or attached to buildings or structures or placed upon or supported by the ground independent of any other structure in an approved manner.
- No sign shall be located within five feet of any property line.
- No freestanding sign or sign affixed or attached to a building shall be higher at any point than the roofline of said building or 25 feet, whichever is less.
- Signs, whether permanent or temporary, other than signs of the municipal, county, state or federal government or official traffic control devices, shall not be erected, altered, constructed, reconstructed, placed, replaced or otherwise displayed within or overhang a sight easement or right-of-way of any street or easement of a public or private utility, nor shall any sign be located so as to constitute a traffic hazard.
- Any illuminated sign within 100 feet of any residential use or zoning district shall be shielded in such a manner so as to prevent direct rays of light and glare from being cast onto any residential premises.
- Floodlights and spotlights shall not be permitted except for the purpose of emergency lighting.
- No sign shall be left illuminated during any period when the premises on which it is located are not open to the public, or so otherwise not open for business, unless it is determined by the Planning Board that an illuminated sign is necessary for the protection of the property and will not interfere with the health, safety or welfare of the general public.
- No portion of any sign shall be located within or suspended over a pedestrian walkway or bicycle passageway unless 10 feet above grade level.
- No roof sign shall be erected, altered, constructed, reconstructed, placed, replaced or otherwise displayed in any zoning district within the Township.
- Signs with any lighting or control mechanisms which may cause radio or television reception interference shall not be permitted.
- Any sign erected, altered, constructed, reconstructed, placed, replaced or otherwise displayed so as to obstruct or be attached to any fire escape, window, door or opening used as a means of ingress or egress, or for fire-fighting purposes, or placed so as to interfere with any opening required for legal ventilation shall not be permitted.
- No sign shall be erected, altered, constructed, reconstructed, placed, replaced or otherwise displayed that violates any of the municipal regulations with respect to health, required light, air, open space or safety, as defined in the Township Building Codes.
- No sign shall be erected, altered, constructed, reconstructed, placed, replaced or otherwise displayed which bears or contains words, letters, statements, figures, designs, symbols, logos or gestures of an obscene, indecent or immoral nature, or which will offend public morals or decency.
- No sign shall be erected, altered, constructed, reconstructed, placed, replaced or otherwise displayed which is animated in any way, which emits smoke, visible or invisible vapors or gases, sounds or odor, or which constitutes a changeable copy sign or LED reader board sign.
- No sign shall be erected, altered, constructed, reconstructed, placed, replaced or otherwise displayed which consists of banners, posters, flags, pennants, propellers, ribbons, streamers, strings of lights (except seasonal decoration), spinners or other wind-activated devices, except as otherwise specified.
- No sign shall be erected, altered, constructed, reconstructed, placed, replaced or otherwise displayed that may be confused with or obstruct the view of an official traffic sign or traffic control device by pedestrians or operators of bicycles or motor vehicles.
- No sign shall be erected, altered, constructed, reconstructed, placed, replaced or otherwise displayed on or attached to a motor vehicle, trailer or other portable device which is so located or placed as to be visible from a public street and intended, as determined by its location and the duration of its stay, to function as a sign.
- No sign shall be erected, altered, constructed, reconstructed, placed, replaced or otherwise displayed that uses admonitions, including but not limited to 'Stop,' 'Go,' 'Slow,' 'Danger,' 'Caution,' etc., which may be confused with, resemble, or is an imitation of an official traffic sign or signal.
- Any sign erected, altered, constructed, placed or otherwise displayed prior to the adoption of this section, which does not conform to the requirements and provisions, shall not be rebuilt, altered, reconstructed, replaced or otherwise displayed by changing the height, location, area, face or message of same.
- No sign shall be located closer than specified minimum distances to the street right-of-way, based on sign area.
- All signs shall comply with all applicable county, state and federal sign regulations.
- Animated or moving signs are prohibited.
- Billboard signs (off-premises signs, outdoor advertising signs) are prohibited.
- Flashing signs are prohibited.
- Portable signs are prohibited.
- Roof signs are prohibited.
- Snipe signs are prohibited.
- Exposed neon signs are prohibited.

## Signs exempt from permit in Jackson Township

- "No Trespassing" and "No Hunting" signs are exempt from sign permit requirements and from some location/mounting requirements.
- Directional signs with areas less than two square feet are exempt from location and area regulations, provided they do not constitute a hazard or are not placed in or overhang a sight easement or right-of-way.
- Certain temporary/nonpermanent event or sale signs and banners that meet specific criteria (supported from the ground, not electrified, not more than 25 sq ft, not more than 6 ft in height, limited in time) do not require a permit or fee.
- Signs not visible from public roads within the RC Zone are exempt from the section provisions.
- The following types of signs do not require a sign permit: government flags; historic markers; signs not exceeding two square feet; political signs; private sale or special event signs; real estate and other "For Sale" signs.
- Traffic signs required by law, erected by the Township, County, or State, do not require the issuance of a sign permit.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Each site plan and subdivision application shall include a sign plan showing the specific design, location, size (dimensions and square footage), height, materials of construction, color scheme and illumination in compliance with sign code provisions.
- For facade or wall signs, a building elevation plan, prepared by a registered architect or professional engineer, must be submitted as part of the sign plan.
- All new planned unit developments, shopping centers and office parks shall present an integrated sign design scheme in conjunction with site plans; all tenants must comply with the approved sign plan's design standards.
- In cases where a sign is not part of a sign plan of a site plan or subdivision application, the applicant for a sign permit must submit a property survey, a sketch of the sign with dimensions, and, for wall signs, an elevation plan.
- A sign plan for office-research or industrial parks shall be submitted, based upon an integrated design scheme, and be consistent in design and materials with the principal structures and landscape plan.

## 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 14 zoning districts in Jackson Township — every sign type, every field — are available with a free PermitPal account: https://app.permitpal.io/?address=Jackson+Township+NJ&override=true&utm_source=landing&utm_medium=city-page&utm_campaign=city-jackson-township

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