# Sign Regulations in Piscataway Township, New Jersey

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Piscataway Township, New Jersey (NJ)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-jersey/piscataway-township
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/36063897#36063897)

## At a glance

Piscataway Township, New Jersey regulates 26 sign types across 8 zoning districts. Freestanding Sign (Principal Frontage)s in the Education and Research Zone zoning district are capped at 10 feet above ground level tall and 150 square feet, with a 25 feet from any street or lot line (minimum) setback (Sec. § 21-1204.3-3). Most commercial signs in Piscataway Township require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (8 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residential Zones | 7 | — | 64 square feet | — |
| Commercial Zone, General Business Zone, Business Professional Zone | 3 | 20 feet from grade level of street | 32 square feet | — |
| B-P2 Zone | 1 | — | — | — |
| Education and Research Zone | 6 | 10 feet above ground level | 150 square feet | — |
| Shopping Center Zone | 4 | 20 feet | 150 square feet | — |
| Hotel Conference Zone | 4 | 20 feet | 150 square feet (per sign), up to two facades | — |
| Warehouse/Light Industrial Redevelopment Zone | 4 | 10 feet above ground level | 50 square feet | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 3 | — | — | — |

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

### Residential Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Decorative Sign (Name and Address) | — | 2 square feet | — | — | — | — | — | § 21-1201.1 |
| Sale or Rental Sign / Construction Firm Sign | — | 64 square feet | — | 10 feet from property line | — | On premises for sale/rent or under construction/alteration | — | § 21-1201.2 |
| Official Government Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | § 21-1201.3 |
| Permanent Institutional Sign (church, hospital, non-public school, other permitted institution) | — | 32 square feet | — | 25 feet from property line | — | — | — | § 21-1201.4 |
| Farm Identification Sign | — | 10 square feet | — | 10 feet from property line | — | — | — | § 21-1201.5 |
| Home Occupation/Professional Office Identification Sign | — | 2 square feet | — | 10 feet from property line (minimum) | — | — | — | § 21-1201.6 |
| Subdivision Identification/Advertising Sign | — | 32 square feet (per sign) | — | 10 feet from property line | 2 | — | — | § 21-1201.7 |

### Education and Research Zone

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| All Signs Permitted in Residential Zones | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | § 21-1204.1 |
| Directional/Safety Sign | — | — | — | — | — | On property as necessary | — | § 21-1204.2 |
| Wall Sign (Principal Building) | — | 150 square feet | — | — | One per principal building | On principal building wall | — | § 21-1204.3-1 |
| Wall Sign (Accessory Building) | — | 50 square feet | — | — | Per accessory building | On accessory building wall | — | § 21-1204.3-2 |
| Freestanding Sign (Principal Frontage) | 10 feet above ground level | 150 square feet | — | 25 feet from any street or lot line (minimum) | One | Facing principal frontage, not less than 25 feet from any street or lot line | — | § 21-1204.3-3 |
| Freestanding Sign (Other Street Lines) | — | 20 square feet | — | 25 feet from any street or lot line | Maximum two | Facing any other street line, but not opposite any Residential Zone, minimum 25 feet from any street or lot line | — | § 21-1204.3-4 |

### Warehouse/Light Industrial Redevelopment Zone

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Monument Identification Sign | 6 feet | 50 square feet | — | At least 10 feet from the River Road right-of-way | Two per entrance | At each entrance into the Redevelopment Area | — | § 21-30.12b |
| Freestanding Sign (Per Use) | 10 feet above ground level | 50 square feet | — | 10 feet from street right-of-way and property boundary | One per permitted use | For each use within a permitted Warehouse/Light Industrial building | — | § 21-30.12c |
| Wall Sign (Principal Use - Attached Facade) | — | 50 square feet | — | — | One per facade | Each facade of the principal use in light industrial buildings | — | § 21-30.12d |
| Additional Signage (Special Approval) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | § 21-30.12e |

## Prohibited signs in Piscataway Township

- No sign with any lighting or control mechanism which may cause radio or television interference shall be permitted.
- Neon tubing as a medium for signs is prohibited in all zones except for Commercial, General Business and Shopping Center Zones, where limited indoor neon is permitted.
- Flashing signs are prohibited.
- No sign shall overhang a public right-of-way or passageway used by the public by more than 15 inches and shall not extend more than six inches from the face of any building.
- No sign shall be moving or give the illusion of being moving.
- Roof signs are prohibited in all zones.
- All signs must be removed by the owner if the goods advertised are no longer sold locally or the establishment is no longer in use for the sale of goods.

## Signs exempt from permit in Piscataway Township

- Official signs of the Federal, State, County, and Township government are permitted in all Residential Zones.
- Signs necessary for directional or safety purposes on the property are permitted in Education and Research, Shopping Center, and Hotel Conference Zones (noted as to property, not zone-wide, but phrased as a general allowance).

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Each site plan application shall include a sign plan showing the specific design, location, size, construction and illumination. (§24-705)
- A preliminary signage plan shall be provided with any GDP application for the development (perimeter and on-site), covering overall project identification, general signage themes, and styling. Site plan applications for the development and/or individual phases shall include signage details. (§21-32.13b)
- Additional signage may be permitted by the Township for good cause shown by the applicant, provided such signage is specifically approved as part of site plan review and approval. (§21-30.12e)

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

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