# Sign Regulations in Milltown Borough, New Jersey

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Milltown Borough, New Jersey (NJ)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-jersey/milltown-borough
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/36533534#36533534)

## At a glance

Milltown Borough, New Jersey regulates 29 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Automobile Service Station - Freestanding Signs in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 20 ft tall and 50 sq ft (Sec. §34-33.23i.4). Most commercial signs in Milltown Borough require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (3 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 28 | 20 ft | 72 sq in | — |
| B-1, B-2, B-2A, B-3 | 1 | 42 in | — | — |
| B-4, B-5 | 1 | 42 in | — | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Temporary Real Estate Sign (Residential) | — | 6 sq ft (per side) | — | — | 1 per residential property | On same lot or building, within property lines | — | §34-33.23e.1 |
| Temporary Real Estate Sign (Nonresidential) | — | 12 sq ft (per side) | — | — | 1 per nonresidential property | On same lot or building, within property lines | — | §34-33.23e.1 |
| Traffic Directional Sign | 3 ft | 2 sq ft | — | — | — | Identifying parking, loading, exit, entrance, etc. | — | §34-33.23e.7 |
| Temporary Charitable/Religious Function Sign | 6 ft | 12 sq ft | — | — | — | Flat against building or freestanding | — | §34-33.23e.8 |
| Temporary Construction Sign | 6 ft | 24 sq ft (total for all) | — | — | — | On lot under construction | — | §34-33.23e.18 |
| Automobile Service Station - Directional Sign (Entrance/Bay) | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | 1 per entrance or bay | Over individual entrance doors or bays | — | §34-33.23i.1 |
| Automobile Service Station - Gasoline Pump Insignia | — | 3 sq ft per pump | — | — | per pump | On gasoline pump | — | §34-33.23i.2 |
| Automobile Service Station - Freestanding Sign | 20 ft | 50 sq ft | — | — | 1 | — | — | §34-33.23i.4 |

### B-1, B-2, B-2A, B-3

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Sidewalk Sign (Sandwich Board/Chalkboard) | 42 in | — | 30 in | — | 1 per business | Front yard landscaped area or public sidewalk in front of business with street-level entrance | — | §34-33.23j.2–3 |

### B-4, B-5

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Sidewalk Sign (Sandwich Board/Chalkboard) | 42 in | — | 30 in | — | 1 per business | Within 10 ft of main entrance to business (not in front yard setback) | — | §34-33.23j.4 |

## Prohibited signs in Milltown Borough

- No permanent sign may be erected or maintained without a sign permit issued by the Administrative Official, unless exempted.
- No billboards, outdoor advertising or other sign shall be erected which advertises a product, business or activity not conducted at the same location as the sign.
- Any sign that does not advertise a bona fide existing activity conducted on the premises or product sold therein must be taken down upon written notice.
- A sign may be permitted only in connection with a permitted use.
- Signs must relate solely to the business or profession conducted on the premises, except for traffic and public convenience signs.
- All types of signs not expressly permitted by this section are prohibited.
- No sign may move in whole or in part by any means, emit smoke, vapors, particles, sound, or odor.
- No sign may display flashing or intermittent light, lights of changing intensity or color.
- No sign may be erected that causes or produces glare into a street or dwelling unit; exposed light sources must be shielded.
- Signs that interfere with, compete with, or may be mistaken for traffic signals (including those using the word 'stop', arrows, certain colors, etc.) are prohibited.
- Mobile signs or painted wall signs are prohibited.
- No projecting sign shall extend over public property or beyond the lot line, except awning signs.
- Signs which obstruct any window, door, required light/ventilation, or emergency egress are prohibited.
- Any sign located on a public right-of-way (except government signs) is prohibited.
- Any sign using exposed incandescent bulbs or neon tubes, or mirrors directing a light source is prohibited.
- No 'roof' or 'sky' signs projecting above a roof are permitted.
- No sign may be placed on a vacant or unimproved lot unless advertising the sale, lease, transfer, or use of that property.
- No strings, streamers, flags, pennants, spinners, or strings of lights or similar devices across, upon, or along any premises/building, whether as part of a sign or not, are permitted.
- Any sign with lighting or control mechanisms causing radio or television interference is prohibited.
- Indecent or obscene signs/advertising matter are prohibited.
- Portable signs are prohibited except where specifically permitted.
- No sign may be constructed or located to obstruct the visibility of motorists or pedestrians at driveways, access roads, or intersections.

## Signs exempt from permit in Milltown Borough

- One nonflashing, nonilluminated temporary sign for the lease or sale of the same lot/building (max 6 sq ft for residential, 12 sq ft for nonresidential), removed within 7 days of sale.
- A sign indicating name and/or address of occupant (max 1 sq ft), one per dwelling unit, not illuminated.
- Window stickers denoting organizational affiliations, credit card availability, burglar system, pet restrictions, hours of operation, etc.
- Signs indicating the private nature of a road/drive/ premises (max 72 sq in, max 3 ft height).
- Signs prohibiting/controlling fishing, hunting, etc., on premises (max 2 sq ft).
- Special signs such as 'Notary Public', 'Public Rest Rooms', 'Public Telephone', etc. (max 72 sq in).
- Nonilluminated traffic control/directional signs for parking areas, loading zones, entrances, exits, etc. (max 2 sq ft, max 3 ft height).
- Temporary signs for advertising public functions/fundraisers by charitable or religious organizations (30 days prior to/during event, removed within 7 days, nonilluminated, max 12 sq ft, max 6 ft height, freestanding or flat against building).
- Temporary nonilluminated political signs (max 30 days, max 24 sq ft, removed within 7 days after election, not in right-of-way or on utility/directional sign poles; must include sponsor name/address).
- Historical tablets, cornerstones, memorial plaques, emblems by government/civic/religious orgs (max 6 sq ft).
- Temporary holiday/seasonal greeting/decor signs not advertising a specific product/service/establishment (max 45 days).
- Flags/emblems of religious, educational, civic or governmental orgs.
- Signs posted by governmental agencies or as required by law.
- Signs integral to vending machines, incl. gasoline pumps and milk machines, not exceeding 1 sq ft.
- Temporary window posters inside commercial establishments, occupying max 25% of window area.
- Temporary promotional/special sales signs for commercial establishments (max 16 sq ft, not more than four 7-day periods per year, not successive).
- Temporary overhead banners spanning streets/roadways for public functions/fundraising by charitable/religious organizations (30 days prior to/during event, removed within 5 days after or if damaged/hazard).
- Temporary construction signs on the lot (removed within 7 days after completion; max total area 24 sq ft, max 6 ft height, not illuminated except for safety lights).

## Sign plan & submission notes

- It is unlawful to erect or maintain any permanent sign without a sign permit issued by the Administrative Official. If the sign is part of a site plan or subdivision application, approval by the Planning Board is required and then the permit is issued.
- Permit applications must include detailed information about the sign and its location as specified in the ordinance.
- If the proposed sign does not conform to the ordinance, the Administrative Official must instruct the applicant to apply for a variance from the Planning Board.
- Yearly fees for sign permits apply based on sign size and type, except for exempt signage as delineated.
- The Approving Authority or Construction Code Official may prescribe conditions and safeguards for approval consistent with the ordinance's design standards.
- Design theme and integration with the project/building is required for permanent signage and may be evaluated during the permitting or Planning Board review process.
- Non-permitted (exempt) signs must still conform to the standards set forth in the ordinance.

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