# Sign Regulations in Oldmans Township, New Jersey

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Oldmans Township, New Jersey (NJ)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-jersey/oldmans-township
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/44444172#44444172)

## At a glance

Oldmans Township, New Jersey regulates 10 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Political Signs in the Residential zoning district zoning district are capped at 32 sq ft, with a 15 ft from all street and property lines. setback (Sec. §110-36A(7)). Most commercial signs in Oldmans Township require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (3 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residential zoning district | 5 | No higher than roof line or 25 feet, whichever is less | 32 sq ft | — |
| Nonresidential districts | 8 | No higher than roof line or 25 feet, whichever is less | 32 sq ft | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 3 | — | 32 sq ft | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### Residential zoning district

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Changeable Copy Sign (Institutional Use Only) | No higher than roof line or 25 feet, whichever is less | — | — | — | — | As integral part of permitted freestanding or facade sign at institutional uses only | — | §110-36A(1)(d)-(h), §110-36D(3) |
| Information and Directional Sign | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | — | On-site only | — | §110-36A(5) |
| Political Sign | — | 32 sq ft | — | 15 ft from all street and property lines. | — | — | — | §110-36A(7) |
| Real Estate Sign (Individual Lot) | — | 4 sq ft | — | 1.5 ft per 1 sq ft of sign area, min 10 ft | — | On-site only | — | §110-36A(9) |
| Address Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Within 3 ft of main entrance; on mailbox or lamppost on same lot; or on approved freestanding sign | — | §110-36D(5)(e) |

### Nonresidential districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Changeable Copy Sign | No higher than roof line or 25 feet, whichever is less | — | — | — | — | As integral part of permitted freestanding or facade sign | — | §110-36A(1)(a)-(h), §110-36D(3) |
| Freestanding Sign | No higher than roof line or 25 feet, whichever is less | — | — | — | — | — | — | §110-36A(2)-(4), (3) |
| Wall Fascia or Attached Sign | No higher than roof line or 25 feet, whichever is less | — | — | — | — | Firmly attached to exterior wall | — | §110-36A(12) |
| Projecting Sign | — | 20 sq ft | — | — | — | Mounted projecting from building (double sided, per definition) | — | §110-36A(13), §110-36C (definitions) |
| Information and Directional Sign | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | — | On-site only | — | §110-36A(5) |
| Political Sign | — | 32 sq ft | — | 15 ft from all street and property lines. | — | — | — | §110-36A(7) |
| Real Estate Sign (Major Subdivision/Nonresidential) | — | 32 sq ft | — | 1.5 ft per 1 sq ft of sign area, min 10 ft | — | On-site only | — | §110-36A(9) |
| Address Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Within 3 ft of main entrance; on mailbox or lamppost on same lot; or on approved freestanding sign | — | §110-36D(5)(e) |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Information and Directional Sign | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | — | On-site only | — | §110-36A(5) |
| Political Sign | — | 32 sq ft | — | 15 ft from all street and property lines. | — | — | — | §110-36A(7) |
| Address Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Within 3 ft of main entrance; on mailbox or lamppost on same lot; or on approved freestanding sign | — | §110-36D(5)(e) |

## Prohibited signs in Oldmans Township

- No sign may 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.
- No billboards shall be erected or replaced.
- No signs shall be erected, altered or replaced which are not in accordance with the standards established in this chapter.
- No sign of any type shall be permitted to obstruct driving vision, traffic signals, traffic directional and identification signs, other places of business, other signs, or windows of the building on which they are located.
- A sign shall not be attached to trees, fence posts, stumps, utility poles, or other signs but shall be freestanding or attached to buildings in an approved manner.
- No sign shall be erected that is of such character, form, shape, or color that imitates or resembles any official traffic sign, signal, or device, when placed in a location or setting ordinarily used to give official vehicular directional information and is likely to confuse motorists (except viewpoint parody signs, which are exempted).
- No sign shall be erected containing a message that states or implies that a property may be used for any purpose not permitted in the zoning district or by duly authorized variance in which said sign is located.
- No sign shall be placed on any tree, telegraph, electric light or public utility pole, or upon rocks or other natural features or within a public right-of-way, except as otherwise specifically permitted.
- Any sign installed or placed on public property, except in conformance with the requirements of this section, shall be forfeited to the public and subject to removal.
- No sign other than traffic control or similar official governmental signs shall be erected within or project over the right-of-way of any public street or sidewalk, except as otherwise provided.
- Signs identifying franchise operations or corporation logos shall conform to the criteria for all other signs.
- No sign shall contain characters or graphics exceeding three inches in relief from the sign face (excepting viewpoint signs where allowed).
- The maximum distance between the faces of a double-faced sign shall not exceed 24 inches; no wall sign shall project more than 12 inches from the plane of the attaching surface.
- No sign shall be erected within the clear sight distance triangle unless the topmost portion is less than 30 inches high; in no case shall any sign be erected that impedes visibility of motorists or pedestrians or endangers safety.
- No person may, for the purpose of increasing or enhancing the visibility of a sign, damage, trim, destroy, or remove any trees, shrubs, or other vegetation within the right-of-way of any public street or road (unless allowed by approved site plan), on property not under their ownership (unless authorized by the property owner), or in areas where landscaping is required to remain under Board approval or permit.
- No sign shall be exhibited which is portable (fixed on a movable stand, self-supporting without being firmly embedded, mounted on wheels or movable vehicles, or made easily movable in some other manner).

## Signs exempt from permit in Oldmans Township

- Street number designations, postal boxes, on-site directional and parking signs and warning signs are permitted in all zones and are not considered in calculating sign area; no construction permit is required and no such sign shall exceed two square feet in area.
- Political signs giving notice of political campaigns do not need a construction permit.
- Real estate signs temporarily advertising the sale, rental, or lease of the premises do not need a construction permit.
- Street numbering signage required for every dwelling and nonresidential building is not included in sign area nor sign number limitations.
- Government/regulatory signs for control of traffic, street signs, warning signs, railroad crossing signs, and similar official signs erected by order of a public officer in the discharge of official duties are exempt.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Unless otherwise specified in this chapter, the erection of any sign shall require a construction permit.
- A sign permit shall be required for the installation or alteration of all signs, unless exempted from such requirements under this section.
- Whenever planned development is proposed, the Planning Board may approve a comprehensively designed signage plan with coordinated colors, styles, sizes, setbacks, and allowed number of signs that deviate from the requirements of this section, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:55D-45a and 40:55D-65c.

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