# Sign Regulations in Neptune Borough, New Jersey

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Neptune Borough, New Jersey (NJ)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-jersey/neptune-borough
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28

## At a glance

Neptune Borough, New Jersey regulates 19 sign types across 4 zoning districts. Building Sign (Single Business)s in the Commercial Zone, Industrial Zone zoning district are capped at Cannot extend above roof line tall and 100 sq ft (Sec. §139-50B(1)-(3), (6)). Most commercial signs in Neptune Borough require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (4 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Nonresidential Zone | 6 | 4 ft | 16 sq ft | — |
| Commercial Zone, Industrial Zone | 5 | 24 ft max | 100 sq ft | — |
| Residential Zone | 2 | — | 5 sq ft | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 7 | Freestanding: 24 ft; Attached: not above roofline | 2 sq ft (40 sq ft if multi-family/garden apartment) | — |

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

### Nonresidential Zone

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Temporary Sign | — | — | — | — | — | On property used for nonresidential purposes or within a nonresidential zone | — | §139-50A(1)-(3) |
| Sandwich Board Sign | 4 ft | — | 2 ft | — | 2 per business | On property for each business in nonresidential zone | — | §139-50A(3)(b) |
| Window Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Windows facing improved public street | — | §139-50A(3)(c) |
| Banner | 3 ft | — | 10 ft | — | 1 per property | On nonresidential property, pursuant to permit | — | §139-50A(3)(e) |
| Search Light | — | — | — | — | — | On nonresidential property, if permitted | — | §139-50A(3)(d) |
| Real Estate Sign | — | 16 sq ft | — | — | 1 per property | On nonresidential property | — | §139-50A(3)(f) |

### Commercial Zone, Industrial Zone

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Building Sign (Single Business) | Cannot extend above roof line | 100 sq ft | — | — | 1 per business | Attached or painted upon building wall (not above roof line); except for certain grant-funded signs (see additional requirements) | — | §139-50B(1)-(3), (6) |
| Building Sign (Multiple Businesses or Stores in Shopping Center) | Cannot extend above roof line | Lesser of 10% of wall area or 100 sq ft | — | — | 1 per business/store | Face of business/store, excludes roof areas | — | §139-50B(4) |
| Building Sign (Corner Lot) | Cannot extend above roof line | Lesser of 10% of wall area or 100 sq ft (per side) | — | — | 1 per (eligible) building side | Each building side facing a street or parking lot | — | §139-50B(5) |
| Building Sign (Grant-Funded Roof Sign) | Cannot extend above highest ridge line | — | — | — | — | Attached to roof (for signs funded by Grow Monmouth Facade Beautification Grant) | — | §139-50B(6) |
| Freestanding Sign | 24 ft max | 50 sq ft | — | — | 1 per property | Per §111-22 location restrictions | — | §139-50D, §111-22A-D |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Yield to Pedestrian Sign | — | — | — | — | — | At intersection of W. Sylvania Ave (County Road #17) and Lipman Place (and as approved by County) | — | §129-24.3 |
| Sign (Alcoholic Beverage/Liquor Store) | — | — | — | — | 1 per business | On stores/premises relating to liquor business | — | §39-16 |
| Regulatory or Warning Signs | — | — | — | — | — | As authorized and erected to effect speed limits or regulations | — | §129-21 |
| General Sign Regulations | Freestanding: 24 ft; Attached: not above roofline | — | — | — | — | Anywhere in borough, applies to all signs | — | §111-22 |
| Sign Advertising Permitted Use/Professional/Home Occupation/Multifamily | — | 2 sq ft (40 sq ft if multi-family/garden apartment) | — | — | 1 per use | Any zone: to advertise permitted use/home occupation/profession; higher area for multifamily/garden apt | — | §139-50C |
| Billboard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | §111-22A |
| Animated/Flashing/Illusionary Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | §111-22B |

## Prohibited signs in Neptune Borough

- No billboard shall be erected.
- No sign of any type shall be permitted to obstruct driving vision, traffic signals, traffic, directional and identification signs, other places of business or other signs.
- Signs using mechanical or electrical devices to revolve, flash or display movement or the illusion of movement are prohibited.
- No freestanding sign shall exceed 24 feet in height.
- No attached sign shall be higher at any point than the roofline of the building.
- No attached sign shall project into or hang over a street right-of-way.
- No sign shall project beyond a building in a manner placing it above an area traversed by motor vehicles.
- Where signs project beyond a building facade or wall over a pedestrian way, the lowest portion of the sign shall be at least eight feet above the walkway.
- Lighted signs, where permitted, shall be so arranged as to reflect the light and glare away from adjoining premises and away from adjoining highway. All exterior lighted signs shall be lighted from the bottom with said lights shielded from residences and from streets or other rights-of-way carrying vehicular traffic.
- Signs must be constructed of durable materials, maintained in good condition and not allowed to become dilapidated.
- Any type of sign not permitted herein as an accessory use is prohibited in any zone in the borough.
- No signs relating to the liquor business or display of alcoholic beverages visible from outside of the licensed premises shall be permitted on stores or premises, except one sign, such as 'tavern,' 'grill' or 'liquor store.'
- Temporary signs in the Borough of Neptune City shall be prohibited, except as expressly permitted.
- All signs shall comply with any other ordinances of this borough that may be applicable.

## Signs exempt from permit in Neptune Borough

- Signs of government entities.
- Church and charitable bulletin boards and signs not exceeding 16 square feet in area.
- Construction signs not exceeding 16 square feet in area limited to a period of not more than 30 days after the period of construction.
- Political signs of not more than four (4) square feet in area and must be removed within seven days after Election Day.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Each site plan application shall include a sign plan showing the specific design, location, size, construction and illumination.

## Full detail

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