# Sign Regulations in Monmouth Beach Borough, New Jersey

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Monmouth Beach Borough, New Jersey (NJ)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-jersey/monmouth-beach-borough
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/31999618#31999618)

## At a glance

Monmouth Beach Borough, New Jersey regulates 29 sign types across 4 zoning districts. Freestanding Sign (General Business)s in the Business zones zoning district are capped at 8 feet tall and 25 sq ft, with a At least 5 feet side yard; at least 50 feet from residential zone (or meet residential sign standards) setback (Sec. 30-8.27E.8, 30-8.27E.9). Most commercial signs in Monmouth Beach Borough require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (4 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 7 | 12 feet | 25 sq ft per side (freestanding); 25 sq ft total (wall sign) | — |
| Residential zones | 6 | 8 feet | 50 sq ft | — |
| Zones A-2 and A-3 | 1 | — | 20 sq ft | — |
| Business zones | 15 | 42 inches | 100 sq ft | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 4 zones)

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Official Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Erected by the Borough, County, State, or Federal Government; permitted in all districts | — | 30-8.27A.6 |
| Window Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Inside windows | — | 30-8.27A.11 |
| Projecting Sign | — | — | — | — | — | At least 8 feet above ground level but not above first floor ceiling; top not to extend above roof eaves; at right angles to the building; not more than 5 feet from the side of the building | — | 30-8.27A.12 |
| Sign for Schools, Churches, Hospitals, Clubs, Lodges (Freestanding or Wall Sign) | — | 25 sq ft per side (freestanding); 25 sq ft total (wall sign) | — | — | One per property | — | — | 30-8.27A.7 |
| Flood Light for Signage | 12 feet | — | — | — | — | No more than 12 feet above ground level | — | 30-8.27A.8 |
| Street Sign | — | — | — | — | Two per intersection | Each street intersection, two per intersection, at near right hand corner as viewed from both directions | — | 30-8.32 |
| Handicapped Parking Signs | — | — | — | — | — | Each parking space reserved for handicapped persons | — | 7-37.8, 7-38.6 |

### Residential zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Name Plate / Trespassing / Private Drive Sign | 4 feet above ground level | 2 sq ft per side | — | — | One per household | Within property lines of the premises identified | — | 30-8.27D.1 |
| Temporary Real Estate Sign | 4 feet above ground level | 3 sq ft per side | — | — | One | On the premises being advertised | — | 30-8.27D.2 |
| Freestanding Sign (Major Subdivision) | 8 feet | 20 sq ft per side | — | — | One per major subdivision | — | — | 30-8.27D.3 |
| Freestanding Sign (Major Subdivision - Post Completion) | 8 feet | 4 sq ft per side | — | — | — | — | — | 30-8.27D.3 |
| Permanent Sign (General Use) | — | — | — | — | One per lot | — | — | 30-8.27D.4 |
| Apartment Identification Sign | — | 50 sq ft | — | — | One per apartment per street | Apartments | — | 30-8.27D.5 |

### Business zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign (Front Building Face) | — | 100 sq ft | — | — | One per commercial use | Front of the building | — | 30-8.27E.1, 30-8.27E.3 |
| Wall Sign (Rear, No Public Entrance) | — | 10 sq ft | — | — | One, if rear adjoins parking or access | Rear of building, adjoining parking area or public access to street | — | 30-8.27E.5 |
| Wall Sign (Rear, Public Entrance) | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | One, if public entrance exists at rear | Rear public entrance of commercial structure | — | 30-8.27E.5 |
| Projecting Sign (Business Zone) | — | 18 x 30 inches (3.75 sq ft) | 30 inches | — | One per commercial use | Projecting from building | — | 30-8.27E.2 |
| Temporary Real Estate Sign (Business) | — | 25 sq ft per side | — | — | One | On premises being advertised | — | 30-8.27E.6 |
| Freestanding Sign (General Business) | 8 feet | 25 sq ft | — | At least 5 feet side yard; at least 50 feet from residential zone (or meet residential sign standards) | One per lot | No closer than 5 feet to any side property line | — | 30-8.27E.8, 30-8.27E.9 |
| Sandwich Board / A-Frame Sign | 42 inches | — | 30 inches | No closer than 10 feet to side property boundary; within 4 feet of curb/building | One per business | Within 4 feet of curb face or front of building, no closer than 10 feet to side property boundary (centered if frontage <20 ft) | — | 30-8.27E.11 |
| Freestanding or Pylon Sign (Gasoline Station) | 20 feet (minimum 10 feet ground clearance) | 35 sq ft per side | — | Minimum 10 feet, maximum 20 feet above the ground | One per station | Hung within property line | — | 30-8.27E.13.a |

## Prohibited signs in Monmouth Beach Borough

- No rotating beam of illumination or flashing illumination shall be used in connection with any sign.
- Signs with any lighting or control mechanism which may cause radio or television interference are prohibited.
- Any sign so erected, constructed or maintained as to obstruct or be attached to any fire escape, door or opening used as means of egress or ingress, or for firefighting purposes, or placed so as to interfere with any opening for ventilation required by law is prohibited.
- Signs utilizing the colors red or green in their illuminations when placed within 50 feet of a street intersection are prohibited.
- Any sign which is of such a form, character or shape as to confuse or dangerously distract the attention of a motor vehicle is prohibited.
- Any advertisement that uses a series of two or more signs or units, placed in a line parallel to the street, or in similar fashion, all carrying a single advertising message, part of which is contained on each sign, is prohibited.
- Signs which in any way simulate official, directional or warning signs erected or maintained by the State of New Jersey, Monmouth County or Borough, or by any railroad, or public utility or similar agency concerned with the protection of the public health or safety are prohibited.
- Pennants, multi-color streamers or banners or trading stamps are prohibited except during a ten-day period following the commencement of business by a new owner or tenant.
- Signs which rotate or move or which have rotating or moving parts are prohibited.
- Signs which are above the parapet of a building are prohibited.
- Signs which are attached to utility poles or trees are prohibited.
- Signs which advertise that real estate has been sold or rented are prohibited.
- No permanent marquees or canopies shall extend over a required front yard or over a public walk.
- No sign shall be located in such a manner as to materially impede the view of any street or intersection, the free flow of traffic along any street, intersection or point of ingress/egress to a site, or free pedestrian access along any sidewalk, walkway or point of ingress/egress to a site, building or structure.
- No signs except window or special event signs shall be placed on private or public property except for the purpose of identifying a use or uses actually conducted upon the premises upon which such signs are erected and for no other purpose.

## Signs exempt from permit in Monmouth Beach Borough

- Official signs erected by the Borough, County, State or Federal Government are permitted in all districts.
- Permitted signs for private residences, permitted window signs and temporary signs, name plate signs not exceeding two square feet in size, and permitted A-frame sandwich board signs in full conformance with the provisions of this chapter do not require a sign permit.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- All signs to be erected, inscribed, installed, replaced or altered shall require a sign permit except for certain exempted signs (see exemptions). Application for such sign permit shall be made in the same manner as applications for building permits for the erection or construction of buildings.
- No references to master sign plans, sign plan requirements, or variance meetings are present in the provided text.

## 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 4 zoning districts in Monmouth Beach Borough — every sign type, every field — are available with a free PermitPal account: https://app.permitpal.io/?address=Monmouth+Beach+Borough+NJ&override=true&utm_source=landing&utm_medium=city-page&utm_campaign=city-monmouth-beach-borough

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