# Sign Regulations in Pleasantville, New Jersey

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Pleasantville, New Jersey (NJ)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-jersey/pleasantville
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-21
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/8641599#8641599)

## At a glance

Pleasantville, New Jersey regulates 22 sign types across 12 zoning districts. Time and Temperature Sign (Ground)s in the CBD Zoning District, NC Zoning District, GC Zoning District, RC Zoning District, LI Zoning District, BMU Zoning District zoning district are capped at 5 ft tall and 50 sq ft per sign face, 2 faces per street frontage, with a 10 ft from street line, 5 ft from other lot lines setback (Sec. § 300-63E(4)(a), (5)(a), (7)). Most commercial signs in Pleasantville require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (12 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 3 | — | Aggregate area does not exceed 33% of the window area | — |
| Residential zoning district | 3 | — | 24 sq ft per sign | — |
| Nonresidential zoning district | 2 | — | 32 sq ft per sign | — |
| Commercial property | 1 | — | 32 sq ft per sign | — |
| CBD Zoning District, NC Zoning District, GC Zoning District, RC Zoning District, LI Zoning District, BMU Zoning District | 11 | 30 ft | 60 sq ft per sign face; RC District: 700 sq ft per sign face; Signs toward Atlantic City Expressway/NJ Transit: 700 sq ft per face | — |
| Conservation District | 1 | — | — | — |
| SFR-75 Zoning District | 1 | — | 4 sq ft | — |
| RD Zoning District | 1 | — | 4 sq ft | — |
| Cambria Avenue Redevelopment Area | 1 | — | — | — |
| Block 189 Rehabilitation Area, California Avenue Rehabilitation Area, Lakes Bay Waterfront Redevelopment Area | 1 | — | 4 sq ft | — |
| City Center Redevelopment Area | 1 | No lower than 4 ft, no higher than 14 ft | 16 sq ft | — |
| Narcissus Avenue Rehabilitation Area, Woodland Terrace Rehabilitation Area | 1 | — | 4 sq ft | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 12 zones)

### Residential zoning district

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Political Sign (Residential) | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | 1 per lot | Entirely on private property, with owner consent | — | § 300-60M |
| Real Estate Sign (Residential - <40 ft structure or vacant land) | — | 8 sq ft | — | 5 ft from right-of-way | 1 | On premises | — | § 300-60O(1), (4), (5) |
| Real Estate Sign (Residential - ≥40 ft structure) | — | 24 sq ft per sign | — | 5 ft from right-of-way | 2 | On premises | — | § 300-60O(2), (4), (5) |

### Nonresidential zoning district

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Political Sign (Nonresidential) | — | 10 sq ft | — | — | 1 per lot | Entirely on private property, with owner consent | — | § 300-60M |
| Real Estate Sign (Nonresidential / Commercial) | — | 32 sq ft per sign | — | 5 ft from right-of-way | 2 | On premises | — | § 300-60O(3),(4),(5) |

### CBD Zoning District, NC Zoning District, GC Zoning District, RC Zoning District, LI Zoning District, BMU Zoning District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Parking Lot Sign - Current Rate | No lower than 4 ft, no higher than 8 ft | 16 sq ft | 4 ft by 4 ft | — | — | Perpendicular to street frontage | — | § 300-63D(4)(b), (5)(b), (6)(b), (7)(b) |
| Parking Lot Sign - Tariff | No higher than 8 ft | 6 sq ft | 2 ft by 3 ft | — | — | Prominent, unobstructed, affixed to attendant's booth | — | § 300-63D(4)(c), (5)(c), (6)(c), (7)(c) |
| Parking Lot Sign - Towing | No lower than 4 ft, no higher than 8 ft | 8 sq ft | 2 ft by 4 ft | — | Minimum two (per 269-8C for private lots) | Visible, unobstructed, at all entrances (as many as needed for visibility at all entrances and parking spaces) | — | § 300-63D(4)(d), (5)(d), (6)(d), (7)(d) |
| Time and Temperature Sign (Ground) | 5 ft | 50 sq ft per sign face, 2 faces per street frontage | — | 10 ft from street line, 5 ft from other lot lines | 1 per street frontage | Ground sign | — | § 300-63E(4)(a), (5)(a), (7) |
| Time and Temperature Sign (Freestanding/Pole) | 15 ft | 25 sq ft per sign face, 2 faces per street frontage | — | 10 ft from street line, 5 ft from other lot lines | 1 per street frontage | Freestanding/pole sign | — | § 300-63E(4)(b), (5)(b), (7) |
| Time and Temperature Sign (Projecting) | Lower of 20 ft or second-floor windowsill | 12 sq ft per sign face, 2 faces per building elevation | — | — | 1 per street frontage | Projecting sign on building elevation | — | § 300-63E(4)(c), (5)(c), (7) |
| Time and Temperature Sign (Wall) | Lower of 20 ft or second-floor windowsill | 20% of wall per elevation | — | — | 1 per building | Wall sign | — | § 300-63E(4)(d), (5)(d), (7) |
| Advertising Sign (Freestanding/Pole) | 30 ft | 60 sq ft per sign face; RC District: 700 sq ft per sign face; Signs toward Atlantic City Expressway/NJ Transit: 700 sq ft per face | — | 10 ft from street line, 5 ft from other lot lines | 1 | Freestanding/pole sign | — | § 300-63F(2)(a), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7), (8) |

## Prohibited signs in Pleasantville

- Animated or moving signs are prohibited in all zoning districts except as expressly authorized by specific zoning district regulations.
- Portable (A-frame, sandwich board, sidewalk and curb) signs are prohibited in all zoning districts except as specifically authorized by specific district regulations.
- Signs which are nailed, tacked, glued, taped, painted on or otherwise affixed to any tree, utility pole, utility cabinet, rock, ledge or other natural feature, whether on public or private property, are prohibited in all zoning districts.
- Signs which contain statements, words or pictures of an obscene character or which contain advertising matter which is untruthful are prohibited in all zoning districts.
- Temporary signs are prohibited in all zoning districts except as expressly authorized herein.

## Signs exempt from permit in Pleasantville

- Construction signs that meet specific size, location, and time limits are permitted in all zoning districts other than the Conservation District without a permit or fee.
- Environmental information or designation signs meeting specific requirements are permitted in all zoning districts other than the Conservation District without a permit or fee.
- Flags or emblems of a government or of a political, civic, philanthropic, educational or religious organization are permitted in all zoning districts other than the Conservation District without a permit or fee.
- Governmental signs that meet legal, ordinance or regulatory requirements are permitted without a permit or fee (except in Conservation District).
- Historical or architectural designation signs meeting specific requirements are permitted in all zoning districts other than the Conservation District without a permit or fee.
- Holiday decorations displayed for not more than 60 consecutive days nor more than 20 days following the holiday are permitted in all zoning districts other than the Conservation District without a permit or fee.
- Home occupation signs meeting specific limitations are permitted in all zoning districts other than the Conservation District without a permit or fee.
- Memorial signs of certain size, material and illumination are permitted without a permit or fee.
- Nameplate signs of restricted size and lighting are permitted without a permit or fee.
- Official public safety and information signs are permitted without a permit or fee.
- On-site identification and on-site informational signs of restricted size are permitted without a permit or fee.
- Political signs with set size, time, location and removal requirements are permitted without a permit or fee.
- Private sale and private event signs with set size, location and timing/removal requirements are permitted without a permit or fee.
- Real estate signs within set limits are permitted without a permit or fee.
- Trespassing signs or signs indicating the private nature of property or controlling fishing/hunting up to six square feet are permitted without a permit or fee.
- Warning signs up to two per property frontage with size and lighting limits are permitted without a permit or fee.
- Permanent, nonilluminated window signs not exceeding 33% of window area and temporary, nonilluminated window signs for events/sales (up to 45 days before and 3 days after event) are permitted without a permit or fee.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- There is no explicit general requirement for a master sign plan or sign plan for all signs across all zones in the provided ordinance text.
- Advertising signs require a zoning permit.
- Some redevelopment areas have signage regulations subject to the requirements of each individual redevelopment plan.

## Full detail

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