# Sign Regulations in Mount Holly Township, New Jersey

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Mount Holly Township, New Jersey (NJ)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-jersey/mount-holly-township
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/34143479#34143479)

## At a glance

Mount Holly Township, New Jersey regulates 21 sign types across 8 zoning districts. Real Estate Signs in the CR 541/613 business corridor (Zone 1) zoning district are capped at 16 sq ft, with a 10 ft or 1/2 the distance to building line, whichever is less setback (Sec. §149-88(H), §149-88(P)). Most commercial signs in Mount Holly Township require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (8 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| CR 541/613 business corridor (Zone 1) | 9 | 60 ft | 700 sq ft | — |
| US Route 38 business corridor (Zone 2) | 8 | 40 ft | 400 sq ft | — |
| "Downtown" Business Districts (Zone 3) | 7 | — | 60 sq ft | — |
| All other areas (Zone 4) | 5 | — | 16 sq ft | — |
| Historic Preservation District | 1 | — | — | — |
| PAS District | 5 | 25 ft | 75 sq ft | — |
| Nonresidential zoning districts | 1 | — | — | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 5 | 48 in (4 ft) | Up to 50% of total window area | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 8 zones)

### CR 541/613 business corridor (Zone 1)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Main Sign | 60 ft | 700 sq ft | — | — | — | On the premises of the permitted business or use | — | §149-88(H), §149-88(B)-(C), §149-88(F) |
| Freestanding Sign | 30 ft | 100 sq ft | — | — | — | On the premises of the permitted business/use | — | §149-88(H), §149-88(I), §149-88(F) |
| Facade Sign | — | 60 sq ft | — | — | — | Wall of building | — | §149-88(H), §149-88(S) |
| Professional Sign | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | 1 per lot | Premises of professional use | — | §149-88(H) |
| Real Estate Sign | — | 16 sq ft | — | 10 ft or 1/2 the distance to building line, whichever is less | 2 per lot | On private property being advertised for sale, rental or lease | — | §149-88(H), §149-88(P) |
| Temporary Sign (mechanic/craftsman/builder) | — | 16 sq ft | — | — | 2 per lot | On premises where work is performed | — | §149-88(H) |
| Temporary Sign (religious/charitable/political) | — | 12 sq ft | — | — | 2 per lot (political signs: max 20 sq ft, within 45 days prior to election, removed within 5 days after) | On premises | — | §149-88(H), §149-88(N), §149-88(M) |
| Professional Sign | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | 1 per lot | Premises of professional use | — | §149-88(H) |

### US Route 38 business corridor (Zone 2)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Main Sign | 40 ft | 400 sq ft | — | — | — | On the premises of the permitted business or use | — | §149-88(H) |
| Freestanding Sign | 30 ft | 100 sq ft | — | — | — | On the premises | — | §149-88(H), §149-88(I) |
| Facade Sign | — | 60 sq ft | — | — | — | Building facade | — | §149-88(H), §149-88(S) |
| Professional Sign | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | 1 per lot | Premises | — | §149-88(H) |
| Identification Sign (school, government, nonprofit) | — | 12 sq ft | — | — | — | Premises | — | §149-88(H) |
| Real Estate Sign | — | 16 sq ft | — | 10 ft or 1/2 distance between street and building line, whichever is less | 2 per lot | Private property being advertised | — | §149-88(H), §149-88(P) |
| Temporary Sign (mechanic/craftsman/builder) | — | 16 sq ft | — | — | 2 per lot | On premises | — | §149-88(H) |
| Temporary Sign (religious/charitable/political) | — | 12 sq ft (30 day time limit); Political: 20 sq ft | — | — | 2 per lot | On premises | — | §149-88(H), §149-88(N) |

### "Downtown" Business Districts (Zone 3)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Facade Sign | — | 60 sq ft | — | — | — | Building facade | — | §149-88(H), §149-88(S) |
| Professional Sign | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | 1 per lot | Premises | — | §149-88(H) |
| Identification Sign (school, government, nonprofit) | — | 12 sq ft | — | — | — | Premises | — | §149-88(H) |
| Real Estate Sign | — | 16 sq ft | — | 10 ft or 1/2 distance between street and building line, whichever is less | 2 per lot | Private property being advertised | — | §149-88(H), §149-88(P) |
| Temporary Sign (mechanic/craftsman/builder) | — | 16 sq ft | — | — | 2 per lot | On premises | — | §149-88(H) |
| Temporary Sign (religious/charitable/political) | — | 12 sq ft (30 days); Political: 20 sq ft | — | — | 2 per lot | On premises | — | §149-88(H), §149-88(N) |
| Blade or Projecting Sign | — | 6 sq ft | 3 inches thick | — | 1 per building | Facade, projecting 90° to wall | — | §149-88(H), §149-88(X) |

## Prohibited signs in Mount Holly Township

- No person may erect a sign without first having obtained a permit, except as specifically provided.
- No signs shall be placed on or attached to a building or erected independently for any purpose other than to advertise a permitted business or use conducted on the same premises, unless specifically permitted.
- No billboards or off-site advertising are permitted, except temporary signs authorized by the Planning Board for a specific event and period.
- No signs may be erected, altered, or replaced that are not in compliance with the State Uniform Construction Code and established standards.
- No sign is permitted that obstructs driving vision, traffic signals, traffic directional and identification signs, places of business, or windows of the building on which they are located.
- No sign, display or advertising device may be erected that resembles any standard traffic control device.
- Signs using mechanical or electrical devices to revolve, flash, display movement or the illusion of movement are prohibited.
- Illuminated signs must be arranged to reflect light and glare away from adjoining streets; signs may not have red, green, blue, or amber illumination in a beam, beacon, or flashing form resembling an emergency light.
- No portable (mobile) signs are allowed, including those on a movable stand, mounted on wheels, or easily movable.
- Exposed guy wires, chains, or other connections are not permitted for freestanding signs.
- All signs must be constructed of durable materials, maintained in good condition, and not allowed to become dilapidated or unsightly.
- Signs must be removed within 30 days after the expiration of the permit, or within 30 days after the business they relate to vacates the premises, whichever comes first.
- For cannabis related businesses, signage may only contain the entity name, not reflect a cannabis leaf or other symbol, not use terms such as 'marijuana' or 'pot', no advertising, and no display of pricing allowed.

## Signs exempt from permit in Mount Holly Township

- Temporary project signs of government agencies required by regulations and policies of the sponsoring or financing agency are not restricted by the ordinance.
- Street number designations, postal boxes, 'private property', 'no trespassing', entrance, exit, on-site directional, parking signs, and warning signs are permitted in all zones and are not counted in sign area calculations.
- No permit is required for information/direction signs up to two square feet in area.
- Street address numbers are required to be at least three inches high, of contrasting color, and clearly visible.
- Flags of the United States, State of New Jersey, and those authorized or required by federal or state law are exempt from permit requirements and allowed in all zones.
- Real estate signs do not require a construction permit.
- Political signs erected in compliance with regulations do not require a sign permit.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A sign permit must be obtained before erecting a sign unless specifically exempted.
- A submitted application must include detailed information about the sign and property; if located in the Historic Preservation District, it must be reviewed by the Historic Preservation Commission.
- The Construction Official may refer any sign permit application to the Planning Board for advice and comment.
- If the request for the sign is approved as part of a site plan application, that process may serve in place of a separate permit application.
- Nonprofit organizations seeking to erect event signs must submit an application with details and sketches to the Zoning Officer, though no fee is charged.
- Signs in the PAS District for directional or development identification purposes require approval by the reviewing Board.
- Any property in the Historic District seeking to construct, alter, move, or demolish a sign requires a certificate of appropriateness from the Historic Preservation Commission.

## 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 8 zoning districts in Mount Holly Township — every sign type, every field — are available with a free PermitPal account: https://app.permitpal.io/?address=Mount+Holly+Township+NJ&override=true&utm_source=landing&utm_medium=city-page&utm_campaign=city-mount-holly-township

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