# Sign Regulations in Moorestown Township, New Jersey

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Moorestown Township, New Jersey (NJ)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-jersey/moorestown-township
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/10349260#10349260)

## At a glance

Moorestown Township, New Jersey regulates 41 sign types across 7 zoning districts. Real Estate Sign (Residential)s in the Residential District (R-1, R-1-A, R-2, R-3) zoning district are capped at Four feet tall and Five square feet, with a At least 10 feet from side property line; not in right-of-way. setback (Sec. §180-80.1A(2)(d)-(e), §180-80.4D). Most commercial signs in Moorestown 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 | 6 | 20 feet | 24 square feet | — |
| Residential District (R-1, R-1-A, R-2, R-3) | 11 | 6 feet | 16 square feet | — |
| RLC Residence-Limited Commercial Districts (RLC-1, RLC-2) | 3 | Six feet (for freestanding sign) | 12 square feet | — |
| Town Center (RTC-1, RTC-2, CIO, CRO, CHS) | 11 | Three feet | Total 48 square feet (not per sign) | — |
| Lenola Town Center District (LTC) | 8 | Three feet | 24 square feet | — |
| C Commercial Districts (C) | 4 | 10 feet | 24 square feet | — |
| SRC Specially Restricted Commercial Districts (SRC, SRC-1, SRC-2), Business Park Districts (BP-1, BP-2) | 7 | 45 feet | 150 square feet | — |

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

### Residential District (R-1, R-1-A, R-2, R-3)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign (Name/Profession/Address) | — | 1 square foot | — | — | One | On premises | — | §180-80.4A, §180-80.1A(1) |
| Ground Sign (Name/Profession/Address) | — | 1 square foot | — | — | One | On premises | — | §180-80.4A, §180-80.1A(1) |
| Freestanding Identification Sign (Institutional) | — | 16 square feet | — | — | One | On premises of church, hospital, school, playground, park, or public utility installation | — | §180-80.4C |
| Changeable Copy Sign (Institutional) | 6 feet | 8 square feet | — | — | One | On property of churches, hospitals, schools, playgrounds, parks, and public utility installations. | — | §180-80.4C |
| Real Estate Sign (Residential) | Four feet | Five square feet | — | At least 10 feet from side property line; not in right-of-way. | One | On premises, not within right-of-way, at least 10 feet from side property line | — | §180-80.1A(2)(d)-(e), §180-80.4D |
| Construction/Home Improvement Sign | Four feet | Five square feet | — | — | One | On private property, not in right-of-way | — | §180-80.1A(6)(d), §180-80.4E |
| Temporary Sign | Four feet | Five square feet | — | No closer than 10 ft to intersection. | One per event | On private property, not in right-of-way, at least 10 ft from intersections | — | §180-80.1A(6), §180-80.4F |
| Products Grown Sale Sign | — | Six square feet | — | — | Maximum two | On premises | — | §180-80.1A(4), §180-80.4G |

### Town Center (RTC-1, RTC-2, CIO, CRO, CHS)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall-Mounted or Freestanding ID Sign (CIO) | — | 12 square feet | — | — | One | Relating to use conducted on same premises | — | §180-80.6G(2) |
| Individual Name Plate | — | One square foot | — | — | One per occupant | Flat against wall of building | — | §180-80.6G(3) |
| Directional Sign (CIO, RTC-1, RTC-2) | Three feet | 1.5 square feet | — | — | Two | — | — | §180-80.6G(4) |
| Wall Sign (CRO, CHS, Option 1) | — | 24 square feet | — | — | One per face | Each building face fronting street or parking area with public access. | — | §180-80.6H(2) |
| Wall Sign (CRO, CHS, Option 2 - Restaurant) | — | Total 48 square feet (not per sign) | — | — | Two | Building side(s) facing public streets. | — | §180-80.6H(2)(a) |
| Wall Sign (CRO, CHS, Option 3 - Retail >45 ft frontage) | — | Total 48 square feet | — | — | Two | Building side(s) facing public streets. | — | §180-80.6H(2)(b) |
| Freestanding Sign (CRO, CHS) | Six feet | 12 square feet | — | — | One per lot | One per lot (even if business uses multiple lots). | — | §180-80.6H(3) |
| Temporary Exterior Advertising Sign (CRO retail) | Five feet | Five square feet (two-sided) OR nine square feet (one-sided, hand-lettered with handcrafted design) | Two feet | — | One per retail business | On property of retail business, not in public right-of-way. | — | §180-80.6H(5) |

### Lenola Town Center District (LTC)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| All Permitted Signs in RTC-1, RTC-2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | §180-65.3E(1) |
| Wall Sign | — | 24 square feet | — | — | One per face | Each building face fronting street or parking area with public access. | — | §180-65.3E(2) |
| Individual Name Plate | — | One square foot | — | — | One per occupant | Flat against wall of building | — | §180-65.3E(3) |
| Directional Sign | Three feet | 1.5 square feet | — | — | Two | — | — | §180-65.3E(4) |
| Freestanding Sign | Six feet | 12 square feet | — | — | One per lot | One per lot (even if business uses multiple lots). | — | §180-65.3E(5) |
| Window Sign (Name/Type) | — | — | — | — | Two per business | Windows/doors | — | §180-65.3E(6)(a) |
| Window Sign (Promotional) | — | Six square feet per sign | — | — | — | First floor/street level windows | — | §180-65.3E(6)(b) |
| Temporary Exterior Advertising Sign (Retail Use) | Five feet | Five square feet (two-sided) OR nine square feet (one-sided, hand-lettered with handcrafted design) | Two feet | — | One per retail business | On property of retail business, not in public right-of-way. | — | §180-65.3E(7) |

## Prohibited signs in Moorestown Township

- Any sign which may obstruct a fire escape, window, door or opening used as a means of ingress or egress or interfere with an opening required for ventilation.
- Flashing, blinking, twinkling, animated or projected signs of any type which present an illusion of movement. (Digital and analog time and temperature displays are permitted.)
- Any sign whose form, character or shape may confuse or dangerously distract the attention of the operator of a motor vehicle.
- Signs which in any way simulate official, functional, directional or warning signs erected or maintained by governmental or similar agencies.
- Off-site signs.
- Mobile signs.
- Vehicular signs.
- Any sign attached to or painted on trees, fences, utility poles, rocks, curbs, walks, lamps, water towers, hydrants, benches or bridges, except no-trespassing, no-fishing, and/or no-hunting and warning signs.
- Permanent signs are limited to identification or directional purposes only, and may only display the principal name of the establishment or proprietor, phone number, and a brief description of principal goods or services.
- Signs which, applying community standards, have a dominant theme or purpose and appeal to prurient interest.
- Signs advertising an establishment or use no longer in existence.
- Changeable copy signs unless specifically allowed.
- Pennants, banners, streamers, and all other fluttering, spinning, or similar-type signs and advertising devices, except for national, political subdivision flags, and certain flags during holidays or events.
- Home occupation signs, other than for such specific uses as permitted by the Zoning Ordinance.
- A- or sandwich-type signs on sidewalks or other temporary signs on sidewalks.
- Roof signs.
- Interior or exterior lights that surround windows and doorways, except during the holiday season (November through January).
- Billboard signs.
- No sign, other than an official traffic sign, shall be erected within the lines of any street unless specifically authorized by other ordinances or regulations.
- No sign shall be illuminated between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., unless the business is open to the public during those hours (with limited exceptions).
- No sign shall be placed in a position that causes danger to street traffic by obscuring views. No sign other than an official sign shall be erected within the right-of-way of any street.
- No sign shall contain information which states or implies that a property may be used for any purpose not permitted under the Zoning Ordinance.
- No sign shall be permitted with a beam, beacon, or flashing illumination.
- No more than four signs per business establishment, except for official signs, temporary signs, no-trespassing/fishing/hunting, or functional signs.

## Signs exempt from permit in Moorestown Township

- Nameplates and address signs in a residential zone.
- Real estate sale or rental signs (with restrictions on number, size, height, and placement).
- Official governmental agency signs.
- Signs advertising the sale of products grown on the premises, provided they do not exceed six square feet in area and a maximum of two per lot.
- Signs prohibiting or controlling trespassing, fishing, and/or hunting, provided they comply with size and frequency limits.
- Temporary signs meeting the stated size, time, and placement limitations, with owner's consent.
- Directional signs for real estate open houses, within specified timeframes, locations, and sizes.
- Real estate open house signs on premises, within specified size and posting limits.
- Functional signs (e.g. directional, informational, public service, restroom/telephone signs, signs on machines identifying product).
- Construction, home improvement, or contractor signs (with size and duration limitations).
- Signs erected by government as may be deemed necessary for their functions.
- Temporary exterior advertising signs for retail (subject to limitations and district).
- Official traffic control devices and similar statutory government signs.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A zoning permit is required in all zones for the construction, erection, alteration, location, or relocation of any sign unless specifically exempted.
- A building permit is required for the construction, erection, alteration, location, or relocation of any sign, except those exempt under zoning permit requirements.
- In the Town Center, Lenola Town Center, and certain other areas, approval of the Appearance Committee is required for any sign permit, and plans must be submitted with details of construction, appearance, size, material, and method of attachment before a permit is issued; Planning Board review considers the Appearance Committee's recommendation.
- In shopping centers and planned industrial or office building developments, the design and location of certain signs are subject to approval by the Planning Board or the Board of Adjustment at the time of site plan review.
- For multiple-occupancy office buildings, each use for which a sign is sought must first have been authorized by a certificate of conformity approved by the Planning Board.
- Bulk variance relief from the Zoning Board of Adjustment is required for oversize signs (exceeding stated maximums) in certain districts.
- The installation of banners over Township streets requires a permit from the Zoning Officer and compliance with insurance and other conditions.
- Nonconforming signs may be subject to appeal and review by the Appearance Committee and Township Council, with hearings scheduled by the Zoning Officer.
- For certain signs in specific zones (e.g., retail temporary advertising signs), a zoning permit may be granted only upon a finding of compliance as determined by the Appearance Committee.

## Full detail

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