# Sign Regulations in Millstone Township, New Jersey

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Millstone Township, New Jersey (NJ)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-jersey/millstone-township
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/35736915#35736915)

## At a glance

Millstone Township, New Jersey regulates 56 sign types across 7 zoning districts. Outdoor Advertising Sign (BP zone along I-195)s in the Business Park Zone (BP) zoning district are capped at Total structure: 40 ft above grade of I-195 or 50 ft above base of pole (whichever is less) tall, 672 sq ft per face, and 48 ft (per face) wide, with a 10 ft from ROW; 100 ft from cartway; 150 ft from lot lines; 500 ft from residential districts setback (Sec. §35-15-6(e)-(f)). Most commercial signs in Millstone 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 | 17 | 8 ft | 60 sq in | — |
| Residential Zone | 8 | 10 ft | 32 sq ft max | — |
| Neighborhood Commercial Zone, Highway Commercial Zone | 12 | 18 ft if 60 sq ft or less; otherwise 22 ft | 96 sq ft | — |
| Planned Multiple Store Shopping Areas | 2 | — | 100 sq ft | — |
| Business Park Zone (BP) | 12 | Total structure: 40 ft above grade of I-195 or 50 ft above base of pole (whichever is less) | 672 sq ft per face | — |
| Planned Commercial Development Zone | 1 | — | — | — |
| Recreation Camp Zone | 4 | 6 ft | 25 sq ft | — |

## 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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Directional Sign | — | 8 sq ft | — | — | — | For parking areas, loading zones, entrances, exits, and similar; no advertising messages | — | §35-15-2.1(a) |
| Historical/Memorial Plaques, Tablets, Cornerstones, Emblems | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | — | Installed by government/religious/authorized organizations | — | §35-15-2.1(d) |
| Name/Number Plate | — | 60 sq in | — | — | — | On house, apartment, mailbox | — | §35-15-2.1(g) |
| Vending Machine Sign | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | — | On vending machines/gasoline pumps/milk machines | — | §35-15-2.1(j) |
| Real Estate Sign | — | 4 sq ft (single); 8 sq ft (double) | — | Minimum: 1/2 distance between lot line and building line | 1 per 200 ft frontage | On premises for sale/lease/rental | — | §35-15-2.1(k) |
| Temporary Fundraising/Public Event/Political Sign | 8 ft | 32 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | §35-15-2.1(o) |
| Sponsor Banner - Nonprofit Youth Recreation | 5 ft (top of sign from ground) | 32 sq ft | — | — | — | Perimeter of athletic field, facing inward | — | §35-15-2.1(p) |
| Interior Window Sign | — | 6 sq ft (per sign), total not to exceed 20% of window/door glass area | — | — | — | Affixed to or behind window; visible from outside | — | §35-15-2.1(q) |

### Neighborhood Commercial Zone, Highway Commercial Zone

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Illuminated Sign (Frontage Up to 50ft, Single-Faced) | 18 ft if 60 sq ft or less; otherwise 22 ft | 32 sq ft | — | 15 ft minimum | One | One per property, per street/highway | — | §35-15-2.3(c), Chart A |
| Freestanding Illuminated Sign (Frontage Up to 50ft, Double-Faced) | 18 ft if 60 sq ft or less; otherwise 22 ft | 32 sq ft per face | — | 15 ft minimum | One | One per property, per street/highway | — | §35-15-2.3(c), Chart A |
| Freestanding Illuminated Sign (Frontage Up to 100 ft, Single-Faced) | 18 ft if 60 sq ft or less; otherwise 22 ft | 64 sq ft | — | 15 ft minimum | One | One per property, per street/highway | — | §35-15-2.3(c), Chart A |
| Freestanding Illuminated Sign (Frontage Up to 100 ft, Double-Faced) | 18 ft if 60 sq ft or less; otherwise 22 ft | 64 sq ft per face | — | 15 ft minimum | One | One per property, per street/highway | — | §35-15-2.3(c), Chart A |
| Freestanding Illuminated Sign (Frontage 100 ft or greater, Single-Faced) | 18 ft if 60 sq ft or less; otherwise 22 ft | 96 sq ft | — | 15 ft minimum | One | One per property, per street/highway | — | §35-15-2.3(c), Chart A |
| Freestanding Illuminated Sign (Frontage 100 ft or greater, Double-Faced) | 18 ft if 60 sq ft or less; otherwise 22 ft | 96 sq ft per face | — | 15 ft minimum | One | One per property, per street/highway | — | §35-15-2.3(c), Chart A |
| Temporary Real Estate Sign (Up to 2, Single-Faced, <400 ft frontage) | — | 32 sq ft per sign | — | 15 ft minimum | Two, or one double-faced in lieu | Pertains only to sale, lease, or rental of property on which located | — | §35-15-2.3(d) |
| Temporary Real Estate Sign (Double-Faced, <400 ft frontage) | — | 32 sq ft per face | — | 15 ft minimum | One (double-faced) | Pertains only to sale, lease, or rental of property on which located | — | §35-15-2.3(d) |

### Business Park Zone (BP)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign - Industrial Use/Occupant (Frontage Up to 50ft, Single-Faced) | 35 ft | 32 sq ft | — | 15 ft minimum | One per street | Frontage street/highway; may be one per street faced; max 96 sq ft/sign | — | §35-15-2.5(c), Chart A |
| Freestanding Sign - Industrial Use/Occupant (Frontage Up to 50ft, Double-Faced) | 35 ft | 32 sq ft per face | — | 15 ft minimum | One per street | Frontage street/highway; may be one per street faced; max 96 sq ft/sign | — | §35-15-2.5(c), Chart A |
| Freestanding Sign - Industrial Use/Occupant (Frontage Up to 100 ft, Single-Faced) | 35 ft | 64 sq ft | — | 15 ft minimum | One per street | Frontage street/highway; may be one per street faced; max 96 sq ft/sign | — | §35-15-2.5(c), Chart A |
| Freestanding Sign - Industrial Use/Occupant (Frontage Up to 100 ft, Double-Faced) | 35 ft | 64 sq ft per face | — | 15 ft minimum | One per street | Frontage street/highway; may be one per street faced; max 96 sq ft/sign | — | §35-15-2.5(c), Chart A |
| Freestanding Sign - Industrial Use/Occupant (Frontage 100 ft or greater, Single-Faced) | 35 ft | 96 sq ft | — | 15 ft minimum | One per street | Frontage street/highway; may be one per street faced; max 96 sq ft/sign | — | §35-15-2.5(c), Chart A |
| Freestanding Sign - Industrial Use/Occupant (Frontage 100 ft or greater, Double-Faced) | 35 ft | 96 sq ft per face | — | 15 ft minimum | One per street | Frontage street/highway; may be one per street faced; max 96 sq ft/sign | — | §35-15-2.5(c), Chart A |
| Temporary Real Estate Sign (BP Zone) | 15 ft | 50 sq ft (single-faced), 100 sq ft (double-faced) | — | 15 ft minimum | One per property | Only on property for sale/rental/lease | — | §35-15-2.5(f) |
| Outdoor Advertising Sign (BP zone along I-195) | Total structure: 40 ft above grade of I-195 or 50 ft above base of pole (whichever is less) | 672 sq ft per face | 48 ft (per face) | 10 ft from ROW; 100 ft from cartway; 150 ft from lot lines; 500 ft from residential districts | Minimum 1,000 ft separation between signs | On BP-zoned parcels directly abutting I-195 | — | §35-15-6(e)-(f) |

## Prohibited signs in Millstone Township

- Signs using red, amber, or green lights placed within 100 feet of traffic control signals.
- Moving or revolving signs and signs using blinking, flashing, vibrating, flicker, tracer and sequential lighting, but shall not include time and temperature signs or any other signs expressly permitted elsewhere in the ordinance.
- Signs using reflective material which sparkles, glitters or reflects lights in such a manner as to be deemed by the Zoning Officer and Police Official of the Township to be a traffic hazard.
- Any sign which, in the judgment of the Zoning Officer and Police Official, is a traffic hazard.
- Signs or advertising matter of an indecent or obscene nature.
- Signs using wording such as 'stop,' 'look,' or 'danger' which are placed in a manner or position which, in the judgment of the Zoning Officer and the Police Official, interferes with traffic or acts as a traffic hazard.
- Any sign which causes confusion with existing governmental or duly authorized signs.
- Signs causing radio, television or other communication system interference due to light or control mechanisms.
- Signs obstructing doors, fire escapes or stairways or keeping light or air from windows used in living quarters.
- Flags, banners, strings of banners, pinwheels, A-type signs, sandwich type signs, sidewalk signs, curb signs or similar advertising devices.
- Any sign spanning a public street, except those temporary signs advertising or drawing attention to a legitimate and recognized charitable or fund campaign or official Township function.
- Signs on poles maintained by public utilities or on trees and fences or attached to signs or buildings owned by other persons.
- Any series of two or more signs placed along a street or highway, all carrying a single advertising message, part of which is contained on each sign.
- Signs posted in any fashion on poles, posts, trees, sidewalks, curbs or on any Township property.
- Exterior moving signs of any kind.
- Outdoor neon signs in which the neon tube is directly exposed to view.
- Signs which project beyond the property line.
- Commercial outdoor advertising signs and billboards, except as permitted pursuant to § 35-15-6.
- Signs which contain, include or are illuminated by any flashing, intermittent, scrolling or moving light or lights (outdoor advertising signs along I-195).
- Multiple message signs which change the message or copy electronically or by the movement or rotation of panels or slats (outdoor advertising signs along I-195).
- Embellishments, cutouts and/or extensions to a sign which in any way increase the size of the sign beyond the maximum permitted forty-eight-foot by fourteen-foot dimensions (outdoor advertising signs along I-195).

## Signs exempt from permit in Millstone Township

- Directional signs for the convenience of the general public to identify parking areas, loading zones and entrances and exits and similar type signs, which shall not exceed eight square feet in area. Business names or personal names are allowed but shall not include advertising messages.
- Traffic signs, whether temporary or permanent, for the purpose of regulating traffic, when installed by persons authorized by the Township, the County, the State or the United States Government.
- Transportation signs indicating public transportation stops, including bus stops, when installed by the Township or a public transportation agency.
- Historical tablets, cornerstones, memorial plaques, and emblems which do not exceed six square feet in surface area and which are installed by government agencies or religious or authorized organizations.
- Warning and no trespassing signs, not to exceed two square feet in surface area.
- Flags or emblems of religious, educational or governmental organizations or individuals, which flags or emblems shall be flown from supports on the buildings or grounds being occupied by the organization.
- Name and number plates on a house, apartment or mailbox, identifying the residents, not to exceed 60 square inches.
- Lawn signs identifying residents, not to exceed two square feet in surface area, or if double faced, a total of four square feet for both sides. Such signs shall be nonilluminated, except by a light which is an integral part of a lamppost if used as a support. No advertising messages are permitted.
- Signs posted by governmental agencies or by governmental statute, order or regulation.
- Signs which are an integral part of vending machines, including gasoline pumps and milk machines, which shall not exceed two square feet.
- Real estate signs announcing the sale, rental or lease of the premises on which the sign is located, the sign not to exceed four square feet of surface. If double-faced, the sign shall not exceed eight square feet for both sides. The sign shall be nonilluminated and no closer to other such signs than one in every 200 feet.
- Posting signs prohibiting hunting, not to exceed two square feet.
- Signs advertising local farm products, not to exceed eight square feet; if double-faced, 16 square feet.
- Garage sale signs not to exceed four square feet or eight square feet if double-faced.
- Temporary signs for fund-raising or charitable functions or public or political activities. Signs shall not exceed 32 square feet and shall not exceed eight feet in height. Signs shall be removed within 15 days from the termination of the event.
- Signs or banners advertising the business or product of a sponsor of a nonprofit organization devoted to providing recreational opportunities for youth under the age of 18 years, subject to specific time, location, and size restrictions.
- Interior window signs, whether temporary or permanent, that are painted, stenciled or otherwise permanently or temporarily affixed to or directly behind a window or the glass of a door, including interior non-flashing neon signs, and that are visible from the outside of the building, provided that each sign does not exceed six square feet in area and that the total area of all window signs does not exceed 20% of the window or glass door area.
- Any sign, whether temporary or permanent, not listed or described in exemption section shall require a permit.
- All signs expressly excluded in §35-15-2.1 do not require a permit.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Any sign, whether temporary or permanent, not listed or described in §35-15-2.1 of the ordinance shall require a permit from the Township Zoning Officer.
- All signs and advertising displays other than those expressly excluded in §35-15-2.1 require sign permits.
- Application for sign permits must be submitted to the Zoning Officer including a sketch of the proposed construction and the prescribed fee.
- No sign may be enlarged without a new permit.
- Temporary signs made of permanent materials such as wood or metal require a permit.
- Sign approval must be obtained as part of subdivision or site plan approval for temporary real estate signs in residential developments under construction, or as a freestanding sign not included in a subdivision or site plan approval.
- Variations from the requirements of §§15-2.3 through 15-2.5 shall be permitted only upon application to and approval of the Township Committee through the Zoning Officer.

## Full detail

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