# Sign Regulations in Lincoln Park Borough, New Jersey

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Lincoln Park Borough, New Jersey (NJ)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-jersey/lincoln-park-borough
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/28281038#28281038)

## At a glance

Lincoln Park Borough, New Jersey regulates 19 sign types across 5 zoning districts. Freestanding Signs in the Business zones (B-1, B-2, B-3, LB and CR) zoning district are capped at 20 feet tall and 32 square feet, with a Minimum 15 ft from vehicular access, 7 ft from public roadway setback (Sec. §28-21.8B(1)(a)[3]). Most commercial signs in Lincoln Park Borough require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (5 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residential zones or uses | 3 | 15 feet | 20 square feet | — |
| Business zones (B-1, B-2, B-3, LB and CR) | 6 | 20 feet or parapet line (whichever is less) | 32 square feet | — |
| B-2 Shopping Center Zone | 5 | 25 feet | 60 square feet | — |
| Industrial zones (TI, PI, I and AI) | 3 | 15 feet | 50 square feet | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 5 | 6 feet | 32 square feet | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 5 zones)

### Business zones (B-1, B-2, B-3, LB and CR)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign (Single Business) | 20 feet or parapet line (whichever is less) | 32 square feet | — | — | One per business | Outermost wall of principal building; may not project more than 12 inches from exterior | — | §28-21.8B(1)(a)[1] |
| Ground Sign | — | 32 square feet | — | Minimum 15 ft from vehicular access, 7 ft from public roadway | One per lot/principal building | Any required yard; not over any lot line or within 15 ft of vehicular access/within 7 ft of a public roadway | — | §28-21.8B(1)(a)[2] |
| Freestanding Sign | 20 feet | 32 square feet | — | Minimum 15 ft from vehicular access, 7 ft from public roadway | One per principal building | Any required yard; not over any lot line or within 15 ft of vehicular access/within 7 ft of a public roadway | — | §28-21.8B(1)(a)[3] |
| Awning, Canopy, or Marquee Sign | Top of awning, canopy, or marquee | — | — | — | One per principal building | Affixed to or upon any awning, canopy, or marquee | — | §28-21.8B(1)(a)[4] |
| Institutional Attraction Board (Business Zone) | 15 feet | 20 square feet per face or 40 square feet aggregate, whichever is less | — | Minimum 15 ft from vehicle access/public roadway | One per principal building | Wall or ground sign; in any required yard, not over any lot line or within 15 ft of vehicular access | — | §28-21.8B(1)(c) |
| Exempt Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | §28-21.8B(1)(d), §28-21.6 |

### B-2 Shopping Center Zone

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign (Shopping Center Tenant) | 20 feet or parapet line (whichever is less) | 40 square feet | — | — | One per principal tenant/use, or per abutting street | Outermost wall; not to project more than 12 inches from wall to which attached | — | §28-21.8B(1)(b)[1] |
| Freestanding Sign (Shopping Center) | 25 feet | 60 square feet | — | Minimum 15 ft from vehicular access | One per shopping center | Any required yard; not over lot line or within 15 ft of vehicular access | — | §28-21.8B(1)(b)[2] |
| Awning, Canopy, or Marquee Sign (Shopping Center) | Top of awning/canopy/marquee | 4 square feet | — | — | One per shopping center | Affixed to/upon awning, canopy, or marquee | — | §28-21.8B(1)(b)[3] |
| Attraction Board (Shopping Center) | 15 feet | Part of total allowable area for all ground/freestanding signs on premises | — | Min 15 ft from vehicular access | One per shopping center | Ground or freestanding; in required yard; not over lot line/within 15 ft of vehicular access; must be attached or contiguous with permitted ground sign | — | §28-21.8B(1)(b)[4] |
| Exempt Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | §28-21.8B(1)(d), §28-21.6 |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Temporary Business Sign | 6 feet | 4 square feet | — | Not within 15 feet of vehicular access | — | On premises; not within 15 ft of any point of vehicular access | — | §28-21.7B |
| Temporary Construction Sign | 6 feet | 32 square feet | — | — | One per lot | On premises | — | §28-21.7C |
| Temporary Real Estate Sign | 6 feet | 6 square feet per face; on large lots (over 250 ft frontage and 1 acre): 20 sq ft aggregate | — | — | One per lot | On premises only | — | §28-21.7E |
| Temporary Event Sign | 6 feet | — | — | — | — | On premises; not to obstruct vision/access in public right-of-way | — | §28-21.7D |
| Exempt Signs (General) | — | Most types include: Awning/canopy/marquee (4 sq ft), Directional/instructional (4 sq ft), Name/address (1 sq ft), Plaques/memorial (4 sq ft), Garage sale (2 sq ft), Political sign (same as maximum otherwise allowed in the zone), Window signs (35% of window) | — | — | — | As allowed for each exempt type; e.g., window, wall, yard, property | — | §28-21.6 |

## Prohibited signs in Lincoln Park Borough

- All signs shall be designed, located, shielded and directed to prevent the casting of glare or direct light from artificial illumination upon adjacent public roadways or adjacent property.
- No sign shall be erected, constructed or maintained so as to obstruct any fire escape, required exits, windows, doors, wall openings or other area intended as a means of ingress and egress.
- No sign shall obstruct or interfere with any building opening required or intended for ventilation.
- All signs must maintain adequate horizontal and vertical clearance from all utility lines.
- No sign shall be erected, constructed or maintained in any public right-of-way, except for warning, directional or traffic signs.
- No sign shall obstruct or interfere with any existing warning, directional or traffic signs.
- No sign shall be erected, constructed or maintained on property or rights-of-way owned or controlled by the Borough without permission of the governing body.
- All signs must comply with applicable building codes and the Uniform Construction Code Act, unless a more restrictive standard applies.
- A-frame or sandwich board signs, and sidewalk or curb signs are prohibited, except as temporary signs as specifically permitted.
- Banners, pennants, streamers, pinwheels, balloons and other gas filled devices are prohibited, except as temporary signs as specifically permitted.
- Billboards and off-premises signs are prohibited, except as temporary signs as specifically permitted.
- Moving or animated signs and/or flashing, flickering, tracer or sequential lighting, signs or beacons are prohibited.
- Portable signs are prohibited, except as temporary signs as specifically permitted.
- Attached or projecting signs which project more than 12 inches beyond the exterior surface to which they are affixed are prohibited.
- Roof signs are prohibited.
- Signs placed on or affixed to motor vehicles and/or trailers parked on a public right-of-way, public property, or private nonresidential property visible from a public right-of-way or public property whose purpose is to advertise are prohibited (with noted exception for casual vehicle sale at residences).
- Signs attached or affixed to trees or other living vegetative matter or telephone poles are prohibited.
- Signs painted on an exterior wall, fascia parapet or chimney of a building or on a fence are prohibited.
- Signs that imitate, interfere with, or obstruct the view of any authorized traffic control signal, sign or device are prohibited.
- Any advertisement using two or more signs placed in a line to carry a single advertisement message (series advertising) is prohibited.
- Signs using any material which sparkles or glitters are prohibited.

## Signs exempt from permit in Lincoln Park Borough

- Awning, canopy and marquee signs not exceeding an aggregate display surface area of four square feet.
- Directional or instructional signs not exceeding four square feet in display surface area and containing no commercial advertising.
- Flags or emblems.
- Governmental signs.
- Holiday decorations or signs temporarily displayed on civic, patriotic or religious holidays and containing no commercial advertising.
- Signs fully located within the interior of any building.
- A single nonilluminated name and address plate not exceeding one square foot.
- No trespassing, no dumping, no parking, towing and similar signs not exceeding two square feet.
- Plaques, nameplates or memorial signs attached to building exterior, not exceeding four square feet and without commercial advertising.
- Political signs not exceeding the maximum area permitted in the zone where placed.
- Public signs and notices.
- Signs placed on or affixed to vehicles and/or trailers incidental to the primary use of the vehicle or trailer (not for advertising purposes).
- Permanent signs on vending machines indicating only contents, pricing, or instructional information not exceeding four square feet.
- Any sign specifically required by ordinance.
- Relocation information signs for a period of 30 days, not to exceed four square feet.
- Temporary window signs not exceeding 35% of storefront window area or 50% of display window area, not displayed for more than 30 days.
- Garage sale signs located on premises only, not exceeding two square feet and containing date of sale, removed within 24 hours of last day of sale.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A site plan or sketch showing accurate placement of the proposed sign is required as part of the sign permit application.
- An elevation drawing depicting the proposed sign is required for sign permit applications.
- For business wall signs and awning/canopy/marquee signs, the location and arrangement of an overall building sign plan is subject to the review and approval of the municipal review agency as part of the site plan process.
- For shopping center wall and awning/canopy/marquee signs, the location and arrangement of an overall building sign plan is subject to municipal review agency approval as part of the site plan process.
- For office and industrial use wall signs, location and arrangement of all office and industrial park signs are subject to municipal review agency approval as part of the site plan process.
- For temporary signs, the duration of time the sign is to be maintained on premises is required in the application.
- In certain cases (e.g., existing buildings), current color photographs of all exposed exterior walls are required in the permit application.
- If the enforcement official requires, blueprints and mounting calculations by a licensed engineer may be needed for the permit application.

## Full detail

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