# Sign Regulations in Lacey Township, New Jersey

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Lacey Township, New Jersey (NJ)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-jersey/lacey-township
- **Data last verified:** 2025-10-06
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/5064459#5064459)

## At a glance

Lacey Township, New Jersey regulates 46 sign types across 11 zoning districts. On-Site Business/Advertising Signs (PA)s in the PA Preservation Area Zone zoning district are capped at Top of sign ≤ 15 ft above ground level tall and Total of such signs ≤ 20 sq ft per side, with a If freestanding ground signs for enterprise identification/advertising, setback ≥ 10 ft (§ 335-45A). Bottom clearance rules apply to freestanding ground signs (§ 335-45C). setback (Sec. § 335-43H(6); § 335-43I(1)-(4); § 335-43A(6)). Most commercial signs in Lacey Township require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (11 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 15 | — | ≤ 200 sq ft each | — |
| Residence Zones (R-75, R-75A, R-80, R-100, R-100A, R-150, VR) | 2 | — | ≤ 2 sq ft | — |
| Commercial Zones (C-150, C-300, C-100, C-200, M-1) | 7 | — | ≤ 250 sq ft | — |
| M-2 Limited Industrial Zone | 4 | — | ≤ 75 sq ft and ≤ 20% of facade gross area | — |
| M-6 Industrial Zone | 3 | — | ≤ 200 sq ft | — |
| O-C Office-Commercial Zone | 7 | — | ≤ 50 sq ft | — |
| PA Preservation Area Zone | 8 | Top of sign ≤ 15 ft above ground level | Total of such signs ≤ 20 sq ft per side | — |
| FA Zone | 2 | — | Per § 335-44 (e.g., small wall signs ≤ 2 sq ft; direction signs ≤ 4 sq ft; temporary signs per § 335-44F) | — |
| RD Zone | 2 | — | Per § 335-44 | — |
| VR Zone | 4 | — | Per § 335-44 | — |
| VRC Zone | 2 | — | Per § 335-44 | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 11 zones)

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Direction Sign (On-Premises) | — | ≤ 4 sq ft | — | Setback ≥ 5 ft from street or curbline (§ 335-45B). | — | On the premises they are intended to serve; may be freestanding or attached to a building/structure | — | § 335-44E; § 335-45B; § 335-43A(2); § 335-43A(4)(a)-(b); § 335-43A(6) |
| Temporary Sign - Residential Sale/Lease/Rental | — | ≤ 4 sq ft | — | Setback ≥ 10 ft from street or curbline (§ 335-45A applies to temporary signs). | 1 per residential premises | On the residential premises being advertised | — | § 335-44F(1) and F(6)(a); § 335-43A(2); § 335-43A(4)(a)-(b); § 335-43A(6) |
| Temporary Sign - Commercial/Industrial Sale/Lease/Rental | — | ≤ 12 sq ft | — | Setback ≥ 10 ft from street or curbline (§ 335-45A applies to temporary signs). | 1 per premises | On the commercial/industrial premises being advertised | — | § 335-44F(2) and F(6)(a); § 335-43A(2); § 335-43A(4)(a)-(b); § 335-43A(6) |
| Temporary Subdivision Sign (Freestanding Ground) | — | ≤ 200 sq ft each | — | Setback ≥ 10 ft from street or curbline (§ 335-45A). Bottom clearance: lower edge ≥ 60 inches above ground for signs > 4 sq ft (§ 335-45C(2)). | ≤ 2 per subdivision | On the subdivision approved by the Township | — | § 335-44F(3) and F(6)(b); § 335-43A(2); § 335-43A(4)(a)-(b); § 335-45C(2); § 335-43A(6) |
| Temporary Advertising Sign (Commercial Promotions) | — | ≤ 16 sq ft (double-sided) | — | Setback ≥ 10 ft from street or curbline (§ 335-45A applies to temporary signs). | 1 per business event per permit constraints | On the site of the business enterprise | — | § 335-44F(7)(a)-(c); § 335-43A(2); § 335-43A(4)(a)-(b) |
| Public/Quasi-Public Use - Wall Identification Sign | — | ≤ 20 sq ft | — | — | 1 per principal use | On front facade of the principal building | — | § 335-43G(1)(a); § 335-43A(2); § 335-43A(4)(a)-(b); § 335-43A(6) |
| Public/Quasi-Public Use - Freestanding Ground Entrance Sign | — | ≤ 20 sq ft (≤ 15 sq ft within PRD/PRRC boundary lines) | — | Setback ≥ 10 ft from street or curbline (§ 335-45A). Bottom clearance: ≥ 30 inches if ≤ 4 sq ft; ≥ 60 inches if > 4 sq ft (§ 335-45C(1)-(2)). | One at or near each street entrance | At or near each street entrance to the principal use | — | § 335-43G(1)(b); § 335-45A; § 335-45C(1)-(2); § 335-43A(2); § 335-43A(4)(a)-(b); § 335-43A(6) |
| Hospital Emergency Room Sign | — | ≤ 20 sq ft | — | — | 1 per emergency room or like facility | On building where the emergency room or like facility is located | — | § 335-43G(2)(b); § 335-45C(4); § 335-43A(2); § 335-43A(4)(a)-(b); § 335-43A(6) |

### Commercial Zones (C-150, C-300, C-100, C-200, M-1)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Resident Name/Address Sign (Residential Allowance Carried Over) | — | ≤ 1 sq ft | — | — | 1 | On premises | — | § 335-43C(1); § 335-43B(1); § 335-43A(6) |
| Home Occupation/Professional Office Sign (Residential Allowance Carried Over) | — | ≤ 2 sq ft | — | — | 1 | On premises | — | § 335-43C(1); § 335-43B(2); § 335-43A(2); § 335-43A(4)(a)-(b); § 335-43A(6) |
| Wall Sign (Parallel Attached) - Enterprise Identification/Advertising | — | ≤ 75 sq ft and ≤ 20% of facade gross area (whichever is less) | — | — | Up to 3 per principal building (one per facade) | Parallel to and attached/affixed to building facade; flat against building | — | § 335-43C(2)(a); § 335-43A(2); § 335-43A(4)(a)-(b); § 335-43A(6) |
| Projecting Sign (Perpendicular) - Enterprise Identification/Advertising | — | ≤ 32 sq ft | — | May not project > 5 ft into minimum front yard setback (§ 335-43C(2)(b)). | 1 per principal building facade where used | Perpendicular to and attached to building facade | — | § 335-43C(2)(b); § 335-45C(4); § 335-43A(2); § 335-43A(4)(a)-(b); § 335-43A(6) |
| Freestanding Ground Sign - Enterprise Identification/Advertising | — | ≤ 32 sq ft | — | Setback ≥ 10 ft from street or curbline (§ 335-45A). | 1 per commercial or professional use | On site | — | § 335-43C(3); § 335-45A; § 335-45C(2); § 335-43A(2); § 335-43A(4)(a)-(b); § 335-43A(6) |
| Shopping Center Sign (Enterprise Identification/Advertising) | — | ≤ 80 sq ft | — | Setback ≥ 10 ft from street or curbline if freestanding (§ 335-45A). | 1 where applicable | Where applicable, on shopping center site | — | § 335-43C(4); § 335-43A(2); § 335-43A(4)(a)-(b); § 335-43A(6) |
| Billboard (C-150 and C-300 only) | — | ≤ 250 sq ft | — | Must abide by structure setback requirements in C-150 or C-300. | — | On sites within C-150 or C-300 zones | — | § 335-43C(5); § 335-43A(2); § 335-43A(4)(a)-(b) |

### PA Preservation Area Zone

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Official Public Safety/Information Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Within PA Zone as needed for public safety and information | — | § 335-43H(1); § 335-43I(1)-(4); § 335-43A(2); § 335-43A(4)(a)-(b) |
| On-Site Sale/Rental Sign (PA) | — | ≤ 12 sq ft (per side) | — | If freestanding ground sign for enterprise identification/advertising, setback ≥ 10 ft (§ 335-45A). | ≤ 1 per parcel | On site advertising sale or rental of the premises | — | § 335-43H(2); § 335-43I(1)-(4); § 335-43A(6) |
| On-Site Identification/Advertising Sign for Schools/Churches/Hospitals/Similar Institutions (PA) | — | ≤ 12 sq ft | — | Freestanding ground signs identifying hospitals or public/quasi-public uses must be setback ≥ 10 ft (§ 335-45A). | ≤ 1 per property | On site of the institution | — | § 335-43H(3); § 335-43I(1)-(4); § 335-43A(6) |
| Trespassing/Private Road/Fishing/Hunting Control Sign (PA) | — | ≤ 12 sq ft | — | — | — | On site indicating private nature of a road, driveway or premises or prohibiting/controlling fishing/hunting | — | § 335-43H(4); § 335-43I(1)-(4); § 335-43A(6) |
| On-Site Professional/Home Occupation/Name Sign (PA) | — | ≤ 12 sq ft | — | — | ≤ 1 per parcel | On dwelling premises identifying profession/activity of occupant | — | § 335-43H(5); § 335-43I(1)-(4); § 335-43A(6) |
| On-Site Business/Advertising Signs (PA) | Top of sign ≤ 15 ft above ground level | Total of such signs ≤ 20 sq ft per side | — | If freestanding ground signs for enterprise identification/advertising, setback ≥ 10 ft (§ 335-45A). Bottom clearance rules apply to freestanding ground signs (§ 335-45C). | ≤ 2 per premises/business establishment | On business premises in PA Zone | — | § 335-43H(6); § 335-43I(1)-(4); § 335-43A(6) |
| Temporary Political Sign (PA) | — | ≤ 4 sq ft | — | — | — | On site/off site within PA Zone as permitted | — | § 335-43H(7); § 335-43I(1)-(4); § 335-43A(6) |
| Temporary Civil/Social/Political Gathering Sign (PA) | — | ≤ 4 sq ft | — | — | — | On-site and off-site within PA Zone as permitted | — | § 335-43H(8); § 335-43I(1)-(4); § 335-43A(6) |

## Prohibited signs in Lacey Township

- All signs must comply with the requirements of the article; signs not erected, constructed, altered, or maintained in accordance with this article are prohibited.
- Flashing or blinking signs are prohibited for all signs, whether illuminated or nonilluminated.
- Artificial illumination by means other than electricity is prohibited; the use of any open spark or flame for illumination is not permitted under any circumstances.
- Signs may not be erected, constructed, altered, or maintained so as to obstruct any fire escape, required exitway, window or door opening used as an element of a means of egress, or to prevent free passage across roofs or access thereto.

## Signs exempt from permit in Lacey Township

- Changing movable parts of a sign designed for such changes, or repainting/reposting of display matter, is not deemed an alteration, provided all other requirements of the article are met.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- No master sign plan or sign plan requirement is stated in the provided sections.
- No variance or special hearing requirement specific to signs is stated in the provided sections.

## Full detail

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