# Sign Regulations in Lakehurst Borough, New Jersey

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Lakehurst Borough, New Jersey (NJ)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-jersey/lakehurst-borough
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/40147580#40147580)

## At a glance

Lakehurst Borough, New Jersey regulates 12 sign types across 1 zoning district. Real Estate Sign (Residential)s in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 8 square feet, with a If not attached to the building, set back at least 1/2 the building setback, but not to exceed 15 feet from all street and property lines. setback (Sec. § 25-27.36g). Most commercial signs in Lakehurst Borough require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (1 zone)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 12 | The uppermost part of an attached sign shall not exceed the base of the second floor window sill in a two or more story structure, or the base of the roof or 25 feet, whichever is lower, in either a one story structure or a structure without windows. | 50 square feet | — |

## 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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign (Attached Sign) | The uppermost part of an attached sign shall not exceed the base of the second floor window sill in a two or more story structure, or the base of the roof or 25 feet, whichever is lower, in either a one story structure or a structure without windows. | — | The face of the sign shall project no more than 12 inches from the surface of the wall. | — | — | May be located anywhere that does not conflict with height, obstruction to vision, and similar regulations. | — | § 25-27.36a, b, c, d, e, h |
| Freestanding Sign | 20 feet | — | — | No closer to a street right-of-way than 20 feet. Not located in any sight triangle. | — | In the front yard, no closer to a side lot line than the minimum side yard for the principal building; not closer to a street right-of-way than 20 feet and not located in any sight triangle. | — | § 25-27.36c, d, e, h |
| Real Estate Sign (Residential) | — | 8 square feet | — | If not attached to the building, set back at least 1/2 the building setback, but not to exceed 15 feet from all street and property lines. | No more than one sign per street frontage | On the lot being advertised; if not attached to the building, set back at least 1/2 the building setback, but not to exceed 15 feet from all street and property lines. | — | § 25-27.36g |
| Real Estate Sign (Commercial & Industrial) | — | 35 square feet | — | If not attached to the building, set back at least 1/2 the building setback, but not to exceed 15 feet from all street and property lines. | No more than one sign per street frontage | On the lot being advertised; if not attached to the building, set back at least 1/2 the building setback, but not to exceed 15 feet from all street and property lines. | — | § 25-27.36g |
| Temporary Construction Sign | — | 32 square feet | — | — | Only one | At the construction site. | — | § 25-27.36i |
| Off-Site Commercial Advertising Sign (Agricultural Commercial Establishments) - Four Lane Highway | — | 50 square feet | — | — | No more than two in any one direction | Along a four-lane State or Federal highway directly approaching the establishment. | — | § 25-27.36k2.(a), (b) |
| Off-Site Commercial Advertising Sign (Agricultural Commercial Establishments) - Other Roads | — | 32 square feet | — | — | No more than two in any one direction | Along any road (other than a four-lane State or Federal highway) directly approaching the establishment. | — | § 25-27.36k2.(a), (b) |
| Street Sign | — | — | — | — | At least two per four-way intersection, one per T intersection | At least two at each four-way intersection and one at each T intersection. Location determined by engineer. | — | § 25-27.44 |

## Prohibited signs in Lakehurst Borough

- No billboards shall be erected.
- No off-site outdoor commercial advertising signs shall be permitted, except as provided in paragraph k.
- No sign of any type shall be permitted to obstruct driving vision, traffic signals, sight triangles, traffic direction or identification signs.
- Signs using mechanical and/or electrical devices to revolve, flash, or display movement or the illusion of movement are prohibited.
- No sign shall be permitted beam, beacon or flashing illumination.
- All signs lighted exteriorly shall have the light source shielded from adjoining lots, streets, and interior drives.
- No outdoor, off-site commercial advertising sign shall be permitted in the Borough except as specifically allowed for existing lawful off-site signs or for signs advertising agricultural commercial establishments as regulated.

## Signs exempt from permit in Lakehurst Borough

- Street number designations, postal boxes, family names on residences, on-site traffic directional and parking signs, signs posting property as 'private property', 'no hunting', or similar purposes, and 'danger' signs around utility and other danger areas are permitted but are not considered in calculating the sign area.
- Real estate signs temporarily advertising the sale, rental, or lease of the premises do not require a building permit.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- There is no explicit requirement for a master sign plan, sign plan, or variance hearing in the provided ordinance text.

## Full detail

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