# Sign Regulations in Pemberton Township, New Jersey

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Pemberton Township, New Jersey (NJ)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-jersey/pemberton-township
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/11298648#11298648)

## At a glance

Pemberton Township, New Jersey regulates 31 sign types across 10 zoning districts. Freestanding Signs in the Commercial zones, General Commercial/Light Industrial District zoning district are capped at 24 ft tall and 1 sq ft per running foot of street frontage or 100 sq ft, whichever is smaller, with a 10 ft from right-of-way, 10 ft from side yard setback (Sec. §190-44B(2)(a)-(e)). Most commercial signs in Pemberton Township require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (10 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 9 | — | 32 sq ft | — |
| Noncommercial zoning districts | 1 | — | — | — |
| Commercial zones, General Commercial/Light Industrial District | 4 | 24 ft | 150 sq ft (per wall facing street with public entrance) | — |
| Shopping center | 2 | 20 ft | 100 sq ft | — |
| Pinelands Area, Preservation Districts, Special Agricultural Production Districts | 7 | 15 ft | 32 sq ft | — |
| Residential area, R-17, R-100, AR, AP, SAP, R-6, R-3 (Pinelands Rural Development Area), Residential zones | 3 | — | 32 sq ft | — |
| Commercial zone, Industrial properties | 1 | — | 32 sq ft | — |
| Shopping center, Industrial properties | 1 | — | 100 sq ft | — |
| Municipal signs, Federal, state, county and municipal signs | 1 | — | — | — |
| Farm stand (any zone) | 3 | 8 ft | 50 sq ft | — |

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

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Any Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | §190-41; §190-44C, D, E |
| Animated/Flashing/Illusionary Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | §190-41A |
| Illuminated Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | §190-41C |
| Portable Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | §190-41E |
| Real Estate Sign | — | 9 sq ft (each of two sides); see zone-specific rules for differentiation | — | 10 ft from street lines | — | If not attached to the building, must be set back at least 10 horizontal feet from all street lines. | — | §190-41F; §190-44G(1) |
| Temporary Sign (Event/Sale) | — | 25% of building front if mounted on structure, or 75% of existing freestanding sign if mounted on it | — | — | 1 freestanding | Window, door, roof, storefront, or existing freestanding sign/support | — | §190-44D(6)(e) |
| Political/Social Advertising Sign | — | 32 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | §190-44D(7) |
| Directional Sign | — | 8 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | §190-44D(6)(f) |

### Commercial zones, General Commercial/Light Industrial District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign - Principal | — | 2 sq ft per front foot of building or 150 sq ft maximum | — | — | 1 principal | Flush against or painted upon the front of the building or portion thereof actually occupied by commercial use | — | §190-44B(1)(a); §190-44D(1)-(5) |
| Wall Sign - Corner Property | — | 150 sq ft (per wall facing street with public entrance) | — | — | — | Flush against or painted upon each wall which faces a public street and contains a public entrance | — | §190-44B(1)(b); §190-44D(1)-(5) |
| Freestanding Sign | 24 ft | 1 sq ft per running foot of street frontage or 100 sq ft, whichever is smaller | — | 10 ft from right-of-way, 10 ft from side yard | 1 | Set back from public right-of-way at least 10 ft; Side yard at least 10 ft | — | §190-44B(2)(a)-(e) |
| Directional Sign | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | §190-44B(2)(f) |

### Pinelands Area, Preservation Districts, Special Agricultural Production Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Official Public Safety and Information Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | §190-44E(2)(a) |
| On-site Real Estate Sign | — | 12 sq ft per side | — | — | 1 | On-site, advertising sale or rental of premises | — | §190-44E(2)(b) |
| On-site Identification Sign (School, Church, Hospital, Public Service) | — | 12 sq ft | — | — | 1 | On-site | — | §190-44E(2)(c) |
| Trespassing/Private Road/Hunting-Fishing Control Sign | — | 12 sq ft | — | — | — | On-site | — | §190-44E(2)(d) |
| On-site Professional/Home Occupation/Name Sign | — | 12 sq ft | — | — | 1 | On-site at dwelling | — | §190-44E(2)(e) |
| On-site Business/Advertising Sign | 15 ft | 20 sq ft per side | — | — | 2 | On-site | — | §190-44E(2)(f) |
| Temporary Political, Civil, Social Gathering/Event Sign | — | 32 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | §190-44E(2)(g) |

## Prohibited signs in Pemberton Township

- 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.
- Animated flashing and illusionary signs using mechanical or electrical devices to revolve, flash or display movement or illusion of movement are prohibited.
- No freestanding sign shall exceed the maximum height permitted in the district and no attached sign shall be higher at any point than the roof line of the building, except that no sign shall exceed any lesser height if particularly specified.
- No attached sign shall project into or hang over a street right-of-way and no sign shall project beyond a building in a manner placing it above an area traversed by motor vehicles, such as driveways and parking areas.
- Where signs project beyond a building facade or wall over a pedestrianway, the lowest portion of the sign shall be at least eight feet above the walkway.
- Illuminated signs must be arranged to reflect light and glare away from adjoining premises and highways. No sign with red, green or blue illumination in a beam, beacon or flashing form resembling an emergency light shall be erected where it may be confused with a railroad, traffic control or emergency signal.
- Signs must be constructed of durable materials, maintained in good condition, and not allowed to become dilapidated.
- No sign shall be exhibited which is portable, i.e., fixed on a movable stand; self-supporting without being firmly embedded in the ground; supported by other objects; mounted on wheels or movable vehicles; or made easily movable in some other manner.
- Signs and sign structures of all types shall be located to allow a clear, unobstructed line of sight for 300 feet from the stop line of any intersection of streets and/or driveways.
- No sign shall be erected in such manner as to confuse or obstruct the view or interpretation of any traffic sign, signal or device.
- No sign shall be erected or maintained at such location or in such manner as to obstruct free vision at any intersection.
- Illumination may not be of the flashing variety or animated in any way. (Except signs depicting time and temperature in a decorous fashion.)
- No freestanding sign shall exceed 24 feet in height and no attached sign shall be higher at any point than the roof line of the building to which it is affixed (with exceptions for flat roofs and situations with Planning Board approval).
- No attached sign shall project into or hang over a street right-of-way nor project beyond a building in a manner as to place it above an area utilized by motor vehicles.
- No new billboards shall be erected in the Pinelands Area, nor shall any existing billboard that does not conform to the specified restrictions continue beyond December 5, 1996.
- At the termination of any commercial or industrial enterprise, all sign faces and advertising material appearing on signs pertaining thereto shall be removed from public view within 30 days.

## Signs exempt from permit in Pemberton Township

- No permit shall be required for any permitted sign in a residential area.
- No permit shall be required for temporary signs pertaining to the sale or lease of a lot or building or the construction of a building on the property on which such sign is placed.
- No permit shall be required for federal, state, county and municipal signs and historical markers.
- No permit shall be required for signs identifying a church, public building, playground or other such permitted use, situated on the property to which such sign relates.
- No permit shall be required for temporary signs advertising sales, premiums, special events or other temporary activities, as long as total area and time/display limits are met and notice is given to the Zoning Officer.
- No permit shall be required for directional signs containing no advertising matter and not exceeding eight square feet in size.
- No permit shall be required for real estate signs advertising the sale, rental or lease of a premise or portion thereof upon which they appear (subject to setback, area, and other regulations).
- No permit shall be required for signs appearing on bona fide and approved public service school bus shelters and public benches, provided the actual message area shall not exceed 32 square feet.
- No permit shall be required for maintenance or repair of existing signs.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- No sign shall be erected, reerected, constructed, altered or maintained except as provided and after a permit for the same has been issued by the appropriate authority.
- Plans and detailed information must be submitted with each application for a sign permit, including dimensions, materials, support methods and location. A scaled sketch is required.
- The application for a permit shall be accompanied by the written consent of the owner or lessor of the property.
- Political and social advertising signs require permits from the Code Enforcement Officer for temporary posting.
- Prior to establishing a temporary sign, notice shall be given to the Zoning Officer on prescribed forms. Notice shall also be given upon removal of such signs.
- Structural features of signs must comply with the Building Code, but the sign ordinance controls area, location, illumination, and other characteristics.

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

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