# Sign Regulations in Mount Olive Township, New Jersey

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Mount Olive Township, New Jersey (NJ)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-jersey/mount-olive-township
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/29896765#29896765)

## At a glance

Mount Olive Township, New Jersey regulates 31 sign types across 10 zoning districts. Freestanding Signs in the C-1 Commercial Zone District, C-2 Commercial Zone District, C-LI Zone District zoning district are capped at 15 feet tall and 90 square feet, with a Minimum 10 feet from right-of-way setback (Sec. §550-95B(2)(a)[1]). Most commercial signs in Mount Olive Township require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (10 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| C-1 Commercial Zone District, C-2 Commercial Zone District, C-LI Zone District | 4 | 30 feet | 300 square feet per side | — |
| CR-3 Zone District, PB-Professional Business Zone District, PB Zone District, PC-2 Zone District, AR Zone District | 3 | 30 feet | 100 sq ft (main); 8 sq ft (tenant) | — |
| LI-Light Industrial Zone District, LI Zone District, GI-General Industrial Zone District | 3 | 30 ft | 200 sq ft or 10% of side, whichever is greater | — |
| Garden apartments or other multifamily uses | 1 | 15 ft | 100 sq ft | — |
| New Jersey Foreign Trade Zone | 9 | 12 feet | — | — |
| P-Public/Conservation Zone District, P Zone District | 2 | 25 ft (Route 46/206, from roadway); variable for I-80 per NJDOT | 450 sq ft | — |
| FTZ-1 Zone District, FTZ-3 Zone District, FTZ-4 Zone District | 2 | 25 ft (Route 46/206, from roadway); variable for I-80 per NJDOT | 450 sq ft | — |
| Residential uses, RR-AA Zone, RR-A Zone, R-1 Zone, R-2 Zone, R-3 Zone, R-4 Zone, R-5 Zone, R-5ML Zone, Residential district | 4 | — | 12 sq ft | — |
| Industrial zone | 3 | 30 ft | 200 sq ft or 10% of side, whichever is greater | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 7 | 8 ft | 48 sq ft | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 10 zones)

### C-1 Commercial Zone District, C-2 Commercial Zone District, C-LI Zone District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign | 15 feet | 90 square feet | — | Minimum 10 feet from right-of-way | 1 per commercial establishment | Minimum 10 feet from right-of-way, not within sight triangle | — | §550-95B(2)(a)[1] |
| Wall Sign | — | — | — | — | One or more, not exceeding 5% aggregate calculation | Building facade(s) facing street or parking lot | — | §550-95B(2)(b) |
| Shopping Center/Pylon Sign | 30 feet | 100 square feet max (shopping center sign); 8 square feet per tenant nameplate | — | At least 10 ft from ROW; no closer than 50 ft to intersecting street lines. | 1 shopping center sign per center; 1 tenant nameplate per tenant | Ground or pylon sign for the shopping center; location has setback and sight triangle requirements | — | §550-95B(2)(d)[1-10] |
| Freestanding Sign (Main Pylon/Cinema Marquee, Large-Scale Retail) | 30 feet | 300 square feet per side | — | Outside sight triangle, minimum 50 ft from any street | 2 main pylons, 2 cinema marquees | Within setback areas, outside any sight triangle, at least 50 ft from any street | — | §550-95B(2)(e) |

### Residential uses, RR-AA Zone, RR-A Zone, R-1 Zone, R-2 Zone, R-3 Zone, R-4 Zone, R-5 Zone, R-5ML Zone, Residential district

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Subdivision Ground Sign | — | 12 sq ft | — | 15 ft from any street or side lot line | Up to 2 per subdivision | Subdivision entrance streets; not closer than 15 ft to any street or side lot line. | — | §550-95B(1)(b) |
| For Sale/For Rent Sign | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | 1 per property | Property to be sold or rented | — | §550-95B(1)(d) |
| Wall Sign (Professional Office/Home Occupation) | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | 1 | On wall of house | — | §550-95B(1)(e) |
| Garage Sale Sign | — | 3 sq ft | — | — | 5 max per sale event | With permission of property owner; not on utility poles | — | §550-95B(1)(f) |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Directional Sign (Off-Premises) | — | 3 sq ft | — | — | 2 max per real estate development | Off-premises; to public/semi-public facilities, real estate developments | — | §550-95C(1) |
| Driveway Entrance/Exit or Warning Sign | — | 1 sq ft | — | — | — | Driveways of public facilities | — | §550-95C(2) |
| Wall or Ground Sign (Public/Institutional) | — | 48 sq ft | — | — | 1 | On premises of place of worship, school, library, museum, art gallery, government building, or community center | — | §550-95C(5) |
| Banner Sign | 6 ft (if on post from grade) | 30 sq ft | — | — | 1 per event | Building facade or post; not on existing freestanding sign; not in sight triangle | — | §550-95C(9) |
| Blade Flag Sign | — | — | — | — | Varies with frontage | — | — | §550-95C(11) |
| Development Project Sign | 8 ft | 32 sq ft | — | 25 ft from all lot lines | 1 per tax lot | 25 ft minimum setback from lot lines | — | §550-95C(10) |
| Memorial/Building Name Sign | — | — | — | — | — | On building | — | §550-95E(2)(a) |

## Prohibited signs in Mount Olive Township

- No person shall post, exhibit, or otherwise display any signs, posters, or other advertising material in any park, except where authorized.
- It shall be unlawful for any person to erect, alter, relocate or maintain any sign within the township without first making application for and obtaining the required sign (or zoning) permit from the Zoning Officer, except as otherwise set forth.
- No sign shall be placed to interfere with traffic lights or similar devices.
- No sign may interfere with any door, window, fire escape or other large opening that provides light and/or ingress or egress.
- No advertising sign shall be permitted on or within any traveled right-of-way or any sidewalk.
- All signs shall be installed free of visual obstruction.
- No sign may be altered, enlarged or diminished in size or nature without a new permit being issued.
- Any permit may be denied where, by virtue of its location, size or structure, the sign would obstruct the view or motion of a pedestrian or vehicle driver so as to create a traffic hazard.
- All pennants, flags, blade flag signs and similar signs for commercial purposes are prohibited except for special events and sales with a temporary permit.
- Any sign of which all or part is in motion by any means, including fluttering, rotating or other moving devices set in motion by movement of the atmosphere, is prohibited.
- Any sign displaying flashing or intermittent light or lights of changing intensity is prohibited.
- Any illuminated tubing or strings of lights outlining roof lines, doors, windows or wall edges of any building, except for religious decorations during November, December and January, is prohibited.
- Any sign that uses the word 'Stop' or 'Danger' or otherwise presents or implies the need or requirement of stopping or caution or the existence of danger or which is likely to be confused with any sign displayed by a public authority, is prohibited.
- Any sign painted on the exterior wall of any building or fence is prohibited.
- Roof signs are prohibited.
- Any outdoor display of merchandise on any public right-of-way, directing attention to a use of the property, is prohibited.
- Wheeled advertising devices, except for permanent signs on licensed vehicles parked in a legal parking space, are prohibited.
- Portable or temporary signs, except for window signs, are prohibited.
- Banner-type signs may not be displayed on any type of vehicle.
- Blade flag signs for commercial purposes are prohibited except for certain temporary events with permit.
- Illuminated sign lighting must be arranged to prevent direct glare and hazardous interference for adjoining properties, streets, highways, and traffic.

## Signs exempt from permit in Mount Olive Township

- Memorial tablets or signs, names of buildings and dates of erection when cut into any masonry surface or constructed of bronze or other noncombustible materials are exempt from permit requirements.
- Traffic or other municipal signs, legal notices, railroad crossing signs, and such temporary emergency signs as may be erected by governmental or public utility employees in carrying out their work are exempt from permit requirements.
- Names on mailboxes are exempt from permit requirements.
- Signs used on property warning the public against hunting or trespassing thereon are exempt from permit requirements.
- Political signs, the aggregate square footage of which shall not exceed 32 square feet, are exempt from permit requirements.
- Garage sale signs are exempt from permit requirements.
- Signs located on property known as the New Jersey Foreign Trade Zone are exempt from permit requirements.
- Signs associated with organizations qualifying under the Township's Peddling and Soliciting chapter, subject to specific regulations, are exempt from permit requirements.
- Signs posted for informational and/or promotional purposes on land classified as public areas for public uses are exempt from permit requirements.
- One 'for sale' or 'for rent' sign erected on the property to be sold or rented (not placed on any tree and not exceeding four square feet) is exempt from application/fee/permit.
- Driveway entrance/exit or warning signs not exceeding one square foot on grounds of libraries, schools, churches, or other public buildings or uses are exempt from application/fee/permit.
- One wall or ground sign not exceeding 48 square feet, located on the premises of places of worship, schools, libraries, museums, art galleries, and certain public and community buildings and grounds is exempt from application/fee/permit.
- No fee is required for signs permitted under certain nonprofit or community-based organization allowances.
- Directional signs for municipal facilities do not require a fee.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- In large-scale comprehensively planned retail/commercial developments in the C-LI District which include a retail center, two freestanding main pylons and two cinema marquees, the Planning Board may waive all requirements regarding signs except those for main pylons and cinema marquees and approve a unified sign plan if submitted at the time of preliminary site plan review. A unified sign plan must include the general type, material, method of illumination (if any), approximate location and color scheme for all signs related to the retail development.
- In large-scale comprehensively planned industrial developments in the C-LI District, the standards applicable to the New Jersey Foreign Trade Zone as contained in 550-95B(5) shall apply. The Planning Board may waive all requirements regarding signs and approve a unified sign plan if submitted at the time of preliminary site plan review. A unified sign plan must include the general type, materials, method of illumination (if any), approximate location and color scheme for all signs related to the industrial development.
- All billboard applications shall require site plan approval.
- Certification regarding maximum brightness levels for digital billboard displays must be provided as part of testimony for site plan approval to demonstrate compliance with brightness standards.
- Dimension and height of any billboard structure facing Interstate 80 shall be determined at the time of site plan approval in accordance with NJDOT permit.

## Full detail

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