# Sign Regulations in Lebanon Township, New Jersey

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Lebanon Township, New Jersey (NJ)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-jersey/lebanon-township
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/6919139#6919139)

## At a glance

Lebanon Township, New Jersey regulates 14 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Freestanding Signs in the B-1, B-2, I Zone zoning district are capped at 15 feet tall and 30 square feet (Sec. §400-13.B(2), §400-13.B(3), §400-13.B(5), §400-13.C(1), §400-13.C(2), §400-13.E(4), (14)). Most commercial signs in Lebanon Township require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (3 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residential districts | 4 | — | 25 square feet | — |
| B-1, B-2, I Zone | 4 | 15 feet | 30 square feet or 5% of building facade (whichever is less) | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 6 | — | 32 square feet | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### Residential districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Nameplate and Identification Sign | — | 20 inches by 30 inches | — | — | 1 per dwelling unit | — | — | §400-13.A(1) |
| Sales or Rental Sign (Standard) | — | 12 square feet | — | — | 1 per property; 2 if property fronts on two roads | On the premises which is for sale or for rent. | — | §400-13.A(2)(a)-(c) |
| Sales or Rental Sign (Previously Subdivided Lot) | — | 6 square feet | — | — | 1 per property; 2 if property fronts on two roads | On the premises which is for sale or for rent. | — | §400-13.A(2)(a)-(c) |
| Institutional Sign | — | 25 square feet | — | — | 1 per property; 2 if property fronts more than one street | — | — | §400-13.A(3)(a)-(c) |

### B-1, B-2, I Zone

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign (Building Attached) | — | 30 square feet or 5% of building facade (whichever is less) | — | — | Aggregate area for all attached wall signs per premises applies. | Attached to the building. | — | §400-13.B(1), §400-13.B(3), §400-13.B(5), §400-13.C(2), §400-13.E(4), (14) |
| Freestanding Sign | 15 feet | 30 square feet | — | — | 1 per property | On the premises for commercial advertising; not in the right-of-way or creating a traffic hazard. | — | §400-13.B(2), §400-13.B(3), §400-13.B(5), §400-13.C(1), §400-13.C(2), §400-13.E(4), (14) |
| Farm Sign | — | 12 square feet | — | — | 1 per road frontage | On a farm, per road frontage. | — | §400-13.C(3) |
| Window Sign (Temporary) | — | 20% of interior window area (total for all temporary window signs) | — | — | — | On interior of business establishment window. | — | §400-13.D(5) |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Temporary Sign – Election, Special Election or Referendum | — | 4 square feet per side | — | — | — | — | — | §400-13.D(1), §400-13.E |
| Temporary Sign – Land Development / Business Opening | — | 6 square feet per side | — | — | 1 per lot or tract | — | — | §400-13.D(2), §400-13.E |
| Temporary For Sale / For Rent Sign (Residential) | — | 4 square feet per side | — | — | 1 per lot | — | — | §400-13.D(3)(a)-(c) |
| Temporary For Sale / For Rent Sign (Nonresidential) | — | 12 square feet per side | — | — | 1 per lot | — | — | §400-13.D(3)(a)-(c) |
| Temporary Sign – Contractor | — | 4 square feet | — | — | 1 per contractor | — | — | §400-13.D(6) |
| Temporary Sign – Public and Charitable Event | — | 32 square feet | — | — | 1 per road frontage per event | On site for the event. | — | §400-13.D(4) |

## Prohibited signs in Lebanon Township

- Signs painted on exterior walls of any structure are prohibited in all zoning districts.
- Signs higher than 10 feet are prohibited in all zoning districts.
- Signs which may impede, interfere with or distract from the operation of any traffic control device are prohibited in all zoning districts.
- Signs which include any flashing, blinking, rotating or moving parts, or neon signs, or signs containing reflective enhancing materials are prohibited in all zoning districts.
- Signs erected or placed upon the top or roof of any building are prohibited in all zoning districts.
- Signs, except "no trespassing" signs, mounted, erected or maintained on a utility pole, tree, in a public right-of-way or on a water tower, standpipe, tower, or similar structure not constructed to support a permitted sign are prohibited in all zoning districts.
- The use of pennants, streamers, balloons, windmills, or other moving devices, searchlights, banners or flashing or animated signs is prohibited in all zoning districts, except that a banner advertising the opening of a new business establishment may be permitted for up to two weeks from the date of opening.
- Signs extending more than three inches from the surface of a wall but less than eight feet from the ground level below the sign are prohibited in all zoning districts.
- Signs, illustrations or symbols placed so as to interfere with the opening of an exit door of any building, interfere with the use of any fire escape, or create a hazard to pedestrians are prohibited in all zoning districts.
- Trailers or vehicles whose main use is the display of signs are prohibited in all zoning districts.
- Changeable information signs are prohibited in all zoning districts.
- Any sign which impedes the flow of pedestrian traffic is prohibited in all zoning districts.
- Any sign which is not securely attached to a building or securely implanted into the ground is prohibited in all zoning districts.
- Internally luminated signs are prohibited in all zoning districts.

## Signs exempt from permit in Lebanon Township

- Official traffic or direction signs are exempt from regulations restricting placement within or projecting into the right-of-way of any street.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- There is no indication in this ordinance text that a master sign plan, sign plan, or special variance meeting is required for the erection or alteration of signs. However, a permit is required for the erection, alteration, or reconstruction of any advertising sign.

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