# Sign Regulations in Mannington Township, New Jersey

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Mannington Township, New Jersey (NJ)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-jersey/mannington-township
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/8047200#8047200)

## At a glance

Mannington Township, New Jersey regulates 18 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Temporary Real Estate Sign (Residential)s in the Residential District zoning district are capped at 6 ft tall and 6 sq ft, with a At least 10 ft from right-of-way setback (Sec. § 70-40A(2)). Most commercial signs in Mannington Township require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (3 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residential District | 8 | 10 ft | 25 sq ft | — |
| Commercial District, Industrial District, Agricultural District | 13 | 35 ft | 150 sq ft | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 1 | — | — | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### Residential District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Official Traffic Sign | — | — | — | — | — | As required by law. | — | § 70-40A(1) |
| Temporary Real Estate Sign (Residential) | 6 ft | 6 sq ft | — | At least 10 ft from right-of-way | 1 per property | On property being advertised. | — | § 70-40A(2) |
| Temporary Real Estate Sign (Home Development/Agency) (Residential) | 10 ft | 25 sq ft | — | At least 10 ft from right-of-way | 1 per street frontage | On development site. | — | § 70-40A(3) |
| Temporary Construction Sign | 10 ft | 6 sq ft per trade/profession, combined max 20 sq ft | — | At least 10 ft from right-of-way | 1 per trade/profession; combined max area 20 sq ft | On property where work is performed. | — | § 70-40A(4) |
| Identification Sign (Public/Semi-Public Use) | 6 ft | 12 sq ft | — | At least 10 ft from right-of-way | 1 per property, 1 per street frontage if property fronts multiple streets | On property of use, in compliance with side yard requirements. | — | § 70-40A(5) |
| Identification Sign (Professional Office, Residential) | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | 1 per property | On property. | — | § 70-40A(6) |
| Project Identification Sign (Residential Development) | 10 ft | 14 sq ft | — | At least 25 ft from right-of-way | 1 per development, 1 per street frontage if multiple | Within development, 25 ft from right-of-way, side yard compliant. | — | § 70-40A(7) |
| Temporary Political Sign | — | 16 sq ft | — | At least 15 ft from any street or property lines | — | At least 15 ft from street or property lines. | — | § 70-40A(12) |

### Commercial District, Industrial District, Agricultural District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Temporary Real Estate Sign (Non-Residential) | 6 ft | 8 sq ft | — | At least 10 ft from right-of-way | 1 per property | On property being advertised. | — | § 70-40A(2) |
| Temporary Real Estate Sign (Home Development/Agency) (Non-Residential) | 10 ft | 25 sq ft | — | At least 10 ft from right-of-way | 1 per street frontage | On development site. | — | § 70-40A(3) |
| Temporary Construction Sign | 10 ft | 6 sq ft per trade/profession, combined max 20 sq ft | — | At least 10 ft from right-of-way | 1 per trade/profession; combined max area 20 sq ft | On property where work is performed. | — | § 70-40A(4) |
| Identification Sign (Public/Semi-Public Use) | 6 ft | 12 sq ft | — | At least 10 ft from right-of-way | 1 per property, 1 per street frontage if property fronts multiple streets | On property of use, in compliance with side yard requirements. | — | § 70-40A(5) |
| Identification Sign (Professional Office, Non-Residential) | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | 1 per property | On property. | — | § 70-40A(6) |
| Identification Sign (Shopping Center/Office/Professional Center) | 35 ft | 5% of first floor facade or 150 sq ft | — | At least 50 ft from all property and street lines | 1 per office or shopping complex | On premises to which sign relates. | — | § 70-40A(9) |
| Identification Sign (Industrial Park) | 35 ft | 150 sq ft | — | At least 50 ft from all property lines | 1 per industrial park | On premises to which sign relates. | — | § 70-40A(10) |
| Identification Sign (Service Station) Option 1 - Freestanding | 35 ft | 20 sq ft | — | — | 1 freestanding sign per service station (see Option 2 for attached) | Comply with all side yard requirements. | — | § 70-40A(11) |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Street Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Location determined by Planning/Zoning Board; at least two at each intersection; free of visual obstruction. | — | § 70-97 |

## Prohibited signs in Mannington Township

- Off-site advertising signs (billboards). No sign may be attached to a building or erected independently for any purpose other than to advertise a permitted use conducted on the same premises.
- Signs using mechanical or electrical devices to revolve, flash or display movement or the illusion of movement.
- Signs with red, green or blue illumination in a beam, beacon, or flashing form resembling an emergency light in any direction.
- Pennants, banners, spinners, and valances.
- Portable signs of any type.
- Signs painted on the exterior walls of buildings having the physical characteristics of billboards whether or not they relate to the business transacted on the premises.
- No sign shall be erected, constructed, altered or replaced except as provided in this section.
- No sign shall be erected which will obstruct free and clear vision on any street, nor shall obstruct the view of or be confused with any traffic sign, signal, or device.
- No sign shall be attached to trees, fence posts, stumps, utility poles, light standards, bridges or any part of an official traffic sign or device.
- No sign shall extend over any sidewalk or public right-of-way, nor shall any sign extend beyond any property line.
- No signs shall be illuminated with flashing lights, bare bulbs, or tubing such as neon or fluorescent.

## Signs exempt from permit in Mannington Township

- Official traffic signs and any other signs required by law.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- All signs shall require the issuance of a zoning permit.
- Applications to erect or construct a sign shall be part of site plan review or shall be directed to the Zoning Officer for an existing use.
- The application shall include sufficient information and sketches to indicate compliance with this section.

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