# Sign Regulations in Point Pleasant Borough, New Jersey

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Point Pleasant Borough, New Jersey (NJ)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-jersey/point-pleasant-borough
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/34510093#34510093)

## At a glance

Point Pleasant Borough, New Jersey regulates 23 sign types across 5 zoning districts. Temporary Subdivision Signs in the R-1 Residential District zoning district are capped at 32 sq ft, with a ≥30 ft to street line setback (Sec. §9-10d). Most commercial signs in Point Pleasant Borough require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (5 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 4 | — | 25% of facing's square footage | — |
| R-1 Residential District | 10 | — | 72 sq in | — |
| R-1A Residential District, R-2A Residential District | 5 | — | 6 sq ft (2'x3') | — |
| R-3 Residential-Office District, R-4 Hospital-Residential District, R-4A Hospital Service District, R-5 Residence Multifamily District | 8 | — | 20 sq ft | — |
| CM-Commercial Multifamily District, GC-General Commercial District, C-3 Commercial Multifamily District, Waterfront Commercial and Manufacturing District | 3 | — | ≤20% of floor space of business | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 5 zones)

### R-1 Residential District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Nameplate Sign | — | 1 sq ft | — | — | — | Situated in property lines | — | §9-10b, §9-3b1 |
| Realty Sign | — | 6 sq ft (2'x3') | 2 ft x 3 ft | — | 1 | On the premises for sale/let | — | §9-10c, §9-3b2 |
| Temporary Subdivision Sign | — | 32 sq ft | — | ≥30 ft to street line | 2 | On subdivision with ≥10 lots | — | §9-10d |
| Religious/Public Institution Sign | — | 12 sq ft | — | ≥10 ft to street line | — | — | — | §9-10e |
| "No Hunting" or "No Trespassing" Sign | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | 2 | — | — | §9-10f, §9-3b3 |
| Mailbox or Newspaper Delivery Sign | — | 72 sq in | — | — | — | On mailbox or news box | — | §9-10g |
| Development Sign | — | 6 sq ft (2'x3') | 2 ft x 3 ft | — | 1 | On development in process | — | §9-10i, §9-3b6, Definitions |
| Financing Sign | — | 6 sq ft (2'x3') | 2 ft x 3 ft | — | 1 | On property being developed or financed | — | §9-10j, §9-3b6, Definitions |

### R-1A Residential District, R-2A Residential District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| All R-1 Residential District Signs | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | §9-11a |
| Professional Office/Permitted Use Sign | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | 1 | — | — | §9-11b, §9-3b1 |
| Realty Sign | — | 6 sq ft (2'x3') | 2 ft x 3 ft | — | 1 | On premises | — | §9-11c, §9-3b2 |
| Development Sign | — | 6 sq ft (2'x3') | 2 ft x 3 ft | — | 1 | On development in process | — | §9-11d, §9-3b6, Definitions |
| Financing Sign | — | 6 sq ft (2'x3') | 2 ft x 3 ft | — | 1 | On property being developed or financed | — | §9-11e, §9-3b6, Definitions |

### R-3 Residential-Office District, R-4 Hospital-Residential District, R-4A Hospital Service District, R-5 Residence Multifamily District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| All R-1A and R-2A Signs | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | §9-12a |
| Professional Services/Club/Lodge/Apartment/Hospital/Bank Sign | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | 1 | On the premises | — | §9-12b |
| Directional Sign | — | 12 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | §9-12c |
| Flashing or Blinking Sign | — | — | — | — | 0 | — | — | §9-12d |
| Wall Sign (Building Front) | — | 20 sq ft | — | — | — | Front of building | — | §9-12e |
| Realty Sign | — | 6 sq ft (2'x3') | 2 ft x 3 ft | — | 1 | On premises | — | §9-12f, §9-3b2 |
| Development Sign | — | 6 sq ft (2'x3') | 2 ft x 3 ft | — | 1 | On development in progress | — | §9-12g, §9-3b6, Definitions |
| Financing Sign | — | 6 sq ft (2'x3') | 2 ft x 3 ft | — | 1 | On property being developed or financed | — | §9-12h, §9-3b6, Definitions |

## Prohibited signs in Point Pleasant Borough

- No attached sign on the front of a building shall exceed twenty-five (25%) percent of the facing's square footage.
- No sign shall be located within or hang-over the lines of any street or sidewalk area or project more than forty-eight (48") inches from the face of any building.
- No sign shall contain red, green or amber illumination if it is located in such a way as to be confused with a traffic signal.
- No sign shall obstruct the ingress or egress of any building.
- No sign shall be utilized which is not adequately anchored or secured to withstand the effects of weather and elements upon it. Signs must be able to withstand at least forty (40) pounds per square foot of pressure.
- Electrical signs must be approved by the Ocean County Electrical Bureau.
- No sign may be located within eight (8') feet of a primary power line.
- No sign may be located closer than five (5') feet to any property line adjacent to a street or corner upon which such sign is located unless such sign is attached to a building which is closer than five (5') feet to said property line. One (1') foot setbacks are required for adjoining property lines.
- No sign shall interfere with radio or television reception.
- The bottom of no sign shall be lower than eight (8') feet unless that sign is set back at least ten (10') feet.
- No billboards may be erected or utilized.
- Sign structure support shall not obstruct view nor may there be writing on such supports.
- Portable signs shall not exceed twelve (12) square feet in size.
- Political signs may be erected no earlier than forty-five (45) days prior to an election and must be removed no later than fifteen (15) days after an election.
- Signs shall be maintained in good repair structurally and aesthetically.
- Illumination of any kind visible from the public right-of-way must be erected so that the light intensity does not exceed fifty (50) footcandles; illumination visible on an adjacent dwelling lot may not exceed 0.8 footcandles.
- Mirrors, incandescent bulbs and adjacent reflecting surfaces must be shielded from view from the public right-of-way and adjacent dwelling lots.
- No sign shall interfere with the ingress or egress of any building.
- No sign shall be used without a valid permit if required.
- No flashing or blinking signs are permitted (applies in certain zones; referenced as general).

## Signs exempt from permit in Point Pleasant Borough

- No permit required for any sign with total surface area not more than two (2) square feet used exclusively to designate the home of an individual or office of a professional.
- No permit required for any sign with total surface area not more than six (6) square feet used exclusively to advertise for sale or for rent.
- No permit required for any sign with total surface area not more than two (2) square feet used exclusively for: no hunting or trespassing; mail and newspaper boxes; public and private schools; churches; service and charitable organizations; public and private hospitals; farm name signs. (No more than two such signs allowed per lot.)
- No permit required for any sign commonly recognized as a memorial tablet, or where names of buildings and dates of erection are cut into masonry or other noncombustible material.
- No permit required for any official sign or for any sign that constitutes a traffic or other municipal sign, legal notice, railroad crossing signs of a temporary nature, or emergency sign as may be erected by governmental or public utility employees in carrying out their official work.
- No permit required for any development sign, financing sign, and/or realty sign advertising on a property for sale and/or the development of a residential neighborhood (one of each allowed per property, total of three).
- Borough of Point Pleasant, its agents, the volunteer First Aid Squad and the Fire Companies are exempt from paying permit fees, but must adhere to all other provisions.
- Large permanently installed, internally lighted signs now in existence are exempt from setback requirements; upon change of ownership or use, signs must conform.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A plot plan of the sign in relation to nearby buildings, structures, sidewalks and stores is required as part of the sign permit application.
- Applications for sign permits must include drawings or prints of the plans and specifications and methods of construction and attachment.
- There is no mention of a requirement for a master sign plan, sign plan, or required variance meeting in this section.
- Appeals of decisions regarding sign permits may be made to the Zoning Board of Adjustment.

## 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 5 zoning districts in Point Pleasant Borough — every sign type, every field — are available with a free PermitPal account: https://app.permitpal.io/?address=Point+Pleasant+Borough+NJ&override=true&utm_source=landing&utm_medium=city-page&utm_campaign=city-point-pleasant-borough

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