# Sign Regulations in Long Hill Township, New Jersey

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Long Hill Township, New Jersey (NJ)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-jersey/long-hill-township
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/35975371#35975371)

## At a glance

Long Hill Township, New Jersey regulates 47 sign types across 7 zoning districts. Ground Signs in the Village Business Zones (B-1-5, B-1-20), Public Zones (P), M Zone (M), M-H Zone (M-H) zoning district are capped at 8 ft tall and 16 sq ft, with a At least 15 ft principal building setback, min 10 ft from property line setback (Sec. § LU-155.7.b). Most commercial signs in Long Hill Township require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (7 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 28 | 50 inches | 50 sq ft | — |
| Residential properties | 3 | 4 ft (if ground sign) | 6 sq ft | — |
| Nonresidential property | 3 | 50 inches | 12 sq ft | — |
| Village Business Zones (B-1-5, B-1-20), Public Zones (P), M Zone (M), M-H Zone (M-H) | 9 | 8 ft | 50 sq ft (absolute maximum); 5% of facade area if less | — |
| General Commercial Area (B-D Downtown Valley Commercial zone) | 8 | 8 ft | 50 sq ft | — |
| Planned Shopping Zone (PSO) | 10 | 48 inches | 100 sq ft; individual tenant signs not over 20 sq ft each | — |
| Office Zone (O), VIO Zone (VIO), LI-2 Zone (LI-2) | 7 | 8 ft | 12 sq ft (aggregate for both) | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 7 zones)

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Temporary Sign - Real Estate (Residential) | — | 6 sq ft | — | Minimum 10 feet from any street cartway | 1 per lot, 1 per street frontage for corner or through lots | On premises of advertised property, at least 10 feet from street cartway | — | § 3-12.3.a[1], [3] |
| Temporary Sign - Real Estate (Nonresidential) | — | 12 sq ft | — | Minimum 10 feet from any street cartway | 1 per lot; 1 per street frontage for corner/through lots; additional per 600 ft over 300 ft frontage | On premises of advertised property, at least 10 feet from street cartway | — | § 3-12.3.a[2], [3] |
| Temporary Sign - Farm Product | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | 2 per property | On property where farm products are produced | — | § 3-12.3.c |
| Temporary Sidewalk Sign | 50 inches | — | 30 inches | — | 1 per nonresidential use/tenant | In front of business establishment, not in street/driveway/parking areas | — | § 3-12.3.d |
| Temporary Sign - Construction Site | 8 ft | 32 sq ft | — | — | 1 per street frontage | On private lot for construction duration | — | § 3-12.4.a |
| Temporary Banner | — | 50 sq ft | — | Ground banners at least 25 ft from curb line | 1 banner per event | Facade of building or ground (at least 25 ft from curb line) | — | § 3-12.4.b |
| Home Office Sign (Ground or Wall) | 4 ft | 4 sq ft | — | — | 1 per home office | On residential property with permitted home office | — | § LU-155.4.g, LU-155.6.a |
| Private Club, Private Recreation, Multi-family (Ground Sign) | 8 ft | 9 sq ft | — | — | 1 per property | On property of club, recreation facility, or multi-family residential structure | — | § LU-155.4.h, LU-155.6.b |

### Village Business Zones (B-1-5, B-1-20), Public Zones (P), M Zone (M), M-H Zone (M-H)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | — | 50 sq ft (absolute maximum); 5% of facade area if less | — | — | 1 per permitted use | Principal facade of use | — | § LU-155.7.a |
| Ground Sign | 8 ft | 16 sq ft | — | At least 15 ft principal building setback, min 10 ft from property line | 1 per lot | Per lot, not within required sight triangle, min 10 ft from any property line | — | § LU-155.7.b |
| Directory of Occupants Sign | — | 8 sq ft | — | — | One per structure, second on minor street for corner lots | Side or rear yard, or attached to principal building facing major street. For corner lots: 2nd sign permitted for minor road. | — | § LU-155.7.c |
| Window and Door Signs | — | 10 sq ft (total per use, up to 2 sq ft neon or similar material) | — | — | Aggregate per use | Window/door of permitted use | — | § LU-155.7.d |
| Service Station Sign | — | 50 sq ft (total all signs) | — | — | Aggregate area | On service station property, where such uses are nonconforming | — | § LU-155.7.e |
| Shingle Sign | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | 1 per use | Per permitted use | — | § LU-155.7.f |
| Awning Sign | — | Combined area as for wall sign (per § LU-155.7.a, 5% of facade/50 sq ft max) | — | — | — | On awning | — | § LU-155.7.g |
| ATM Service Wall Sign | — | 12 sq ft (aggregate for both signs) | — | — | 2 per bank | On bank property | — | § LU-155.7.h |

### Planned Shopping Zone (PSO)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign (≤3000 sq ft use) | 32 inches; 40 inches permitted if 2 lines of copy of 16–18 inches height each | — | — | — | 1 per use | On facade | — | § LU-155.9.a |
| Wall Sign (>3000, ≤10,000 sq ft use) | 32 inches; 40 inches if 2 lines of copy (16–18 inches each) | 60 sq ft for 3,000–4,000 sq ft uses | — | — | 1 per use | On facade | — | § LU-155.9.a |
| Wall Sign (>10,000 sq ft use) | 48 inches | — | — | — | 1 per use | On facade | — | § LU-155.9.a |
| Wall Sign (In-store pharmacy/liquor/restaurant in supermarket) | as per category above | min 25 sq ft | — | — | 1 per in-store pharmacy/liquor/restaurant | On facade | — | § LU-155.9.a |
| Awning Sign | — | 5 sq ft per entrance | — | — | 1 per entrance | At each entrance | — | § LU-155.9.b |
| Ground Sign | 15 ft | 100 sq ft; individual tenant signs not over 20 sq ft each | — | From curb line (exact distance not specified); additional for corners | 1 per use, up to 2 for center on corner lot | Measured from curb line (setback); additional second sign for corner lots on secondary road | — | § LU-155.9.c |
| Directory of Occupants Sign | — | 8 sq ft | — | — | 1 per eligible property | Side or rear yard; property must have 5+ tenants | — | § LU-155.9.d |
| ATM Service Wall Sign | — | 12 sq ft (aggregate for both) | — | — | 2 per bank | On bank premises | — | § LU-155.9.e |

## Prohibited signs in Long Hill Township

- Any sign not specifically permitted by this Ordinance is prohibited.
- Marquee signs are prohibited (except public agency, emergency services and community service uses are exempt).
- Abandoned signs are prohibited.
- Snipe signs are prohibited.
- Vehicular signs are prohibited where a vehicle containing advertising displays is parked where visible from any public right-of-way and the effect is to create a permanent sign or advertisement not otherwise permitted. (Business logos or identification on actively used vehicles are allowed.)
- Mechanical movement signs, including revolving signs, are prohibited.
- Electronic Message Board signs are prohibited.
- Pennants, strings, inflatable devices, signs and streamers, and animated signs are prohibited.
- Signs which prevent free ingress or egress from any door, window or fire escape are prohibited. No sign other than a Code-required safety placard shall be attached to a standpipe or fire escape.
- Signs which emit smoke, visible vapors, particulate matter, sound, odor or contain open flames are prohibited.
- Off-premises signs are prohibited.
- Portable signs are prohibited.
- Sequential signs are prohibited.
- Roof signs are prohibited.
- Billboard signs are prohibited.
- Temporary signs are prohibited, except those permitted by Section 3-12 of the Ordinance.
- Signs erected without the permission of the property owner are prohibited, except those authorized or required by local, State, or Federal government.
- Any sign containing information which states or implies that a property may be used for any purpose not permitted under the provisions of the Long Hill Township Zoning Ordinance is prohibited.

## Signs exempt from permit in Long Hill Township

- Municipal purpose signs are permitted in all zone districts.
- Flags, emblems or other insignia of a nation, State, County, municipality, school, business, or religious group are permitted, with limitations on number and area (does not apply to United States flags).
- Customary identification signs of recognized nonprofit service organizations not exceeding eight feet in height nor nine square feet in area are permitted.
- Signs for public and semipublic facilities such as schools, churches, libraries and public recreational facilities may be permitted as determined appropriate by the approving authority.
- Residence designation signs not exceeding two square feet in area are permitted.
- Signs indicating the private nature of a road, driveway or other premises, and signs controlling the use of private property such as prohibition of hunting or fishing are permitted.
- A single ground sign or wall sign indicating a permitted home office not exceeding four feet in height or four square feet in area is permitted.
- A single ground sign and a single wall sign for private clubs, private recreational facilities and multi-family residential structures are permitted, subject to limitations.
- Signs directing and guiding traffic and parking on private property that contain no advertising matter are permitted and excluded from sign area limitations, subject to approval.
- Vending machine signs are permitted in nonresidential zones and are considered as part of aggregate sign area limitations.
- Historic or Dedication Signs are permitted if approved by the Township Committee.
- Official notices, legal notices and signs required by law are permitted without permit in all areas.
- Street name and traffic control signs installed by government or developer in accordance with Township specifications are permitted and required.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Except when shown on an approved site plan, a permit is required for most permanent signs listed in § LU-155.6.
- For sidewalk signs in the Planned Shopping Zone, compliance with provisions of Section 157.5 of the Land Use Ordinance (site triangles) is required.
- A ground sign in certain business/public zones is eligible for Site Plan Waiver, provided it meets specified requirements.
- Directory, wall, ground, ATM, shingle, awning, canopy, and bench signs generally require a permit unless included on an approved site plan.
- Ground signs in general commercial areas are eligible for Site Plan Waiver if all requirements are met.
- Placement of certain signs over the right-of-way of any street requires a permit that will be issued only if specifically authorized by resolution of the Township Committee (and the Freeholders, if a County road).
- Banners and searchlight displays for special events require authorization by resolution of the Township Committee before a permit is issued.

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

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