# Sign Regulations in Rocky Hill Borough, New Jersey

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Rocky Hill Borough, New Jersey (NJ)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-jersey/rocky-hill-borough
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/28937375#28937375)

## At a glance

Rocky Hill Borough, New Jersey regulates 22 sign types across 5 zoning districts. Facility Identification Signs in the Industrial District zoning district are capped at See attached sign general height rules (attached sign max height, see §80-74D(1)(b)) tall and 5% of face of wall (if attached), with a must be in rear half of required front yard setback if minimum lot width at required front setback is 400 ft and no building is less than 100 ft from front street line; directory signs may be anywhere in the front yard. setback (Sec. §80-74B(3)(a)[1][a]). Most commercial signs in Rocky Hill Borough require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (5 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residential districts | 10 | — | 16 sq ft | — |
| Business District | 12 | — | 40% of ground floor glass window area | — |
| Industrial District | 16 | See attached sign general height rules (attached sign max height, see §80-74D(1)(b)) | 40% of ground floor glass window area (first floor only) | — |
| CL District | 10 | — | 32 in x 48 in (10.67 sq ft) | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 10 | — | 16 sq ft | — |

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

### Business District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Attached Sign (Wall Sign) | — | 5% of wall face (with windows) | — | — | One sign per tenant per building face (plus 1 for rear approved entrance, and 1 for 2nd street side if corner building) | Attached to a building wall | — | §80-74B(2)(a) |
| Freestanding Sign | — | 5% of wall face (with windows) | — | At least 3 ft from public right-of-way | No more than one per face of the building. | In front of each face of the building where signage is allowed | — | §80-74B(2)(a) |
| Window Sign | — | 40% of ground floor glass window area | — | — | Not specified; regulated by total area. | Inside or on window | — | §80-74B(2)(b) |
| Church Sign (Attached) | — | 12 sq ft | — | — | 1 per church | On the premises of the church | — | §80-74B(6)(a) |
| Construction Sign | — | 8 sq ft | — | At least 6 feet (preferably 10) from sidewalk and cartway unless obscured, but not less than 6 feet. | 1 per site | Close as practicable to construction driveway | — | §80-74B(6)(b)[1] |
| Political Campaign Sign | — | 16 sq ft | 6 ft (max per linear dimension) | At least 6 feet (preferably 10) from sidewalk and cartway unless obscured, but not less than 6 feet. | No limit | — | — | §80-74B(6)(b)[2] |
| Noncommercial Event Sign | — | 16 sq ft | 6 ft (max per linear dimension) | At least 6 feet (preferably 10) from sidewalk and cartway unless obscured, but not less than 6 feet. | 1 per lot | — | — | §80-74B(6)(b)[2] |
| Real Estate Sign | — | 8 sq ft | — | At least 2 ft from cartway and sidewalk (may be less if necessary for visibility, but not over or obstructing sidewalks/cartways). | 1 per lot (or 1 per frontage on corner lot) | On property being sold/leased | — | §80-74B(6)(b)[3] |

### Industrial District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Facility Identification Sign | See attached sign general height rules (attached sign max height, see §80-74D(1)(b)) | 5% of face of wall (if attached) | — | Freestanding signs: must be in rear half of required front yard setback if minimum lot width at required front setback is 400 ft and no building is less than 100 ft from front street line; directory signs may be anywhere in the front yard. | 1 per facility | At vehicular access point to facility | — | §80-74B(3)(a)[1][a] |
| Directory Sign | 8 ft (freestanding), else see attached sign rules. | — | — | See above (directory signs may be anywhere within front yard; no closer to side lot line than minimum side yard for principal building). | 1 per facility | At vehicular access point or anywhere in the front yard if freestanding. | — | §80-74B(3)(a)[1][a], §80-74B(3)(a)[4][c] |
| Freestanding Sign (Parallel to Front Property Line) | 6 ft | — | 5% of building width, not to exceed 10 ft | Rear half of required front yard setback, other conditions as noted. | Depends on premises and compliance with standards. | In rear half of required front yard setback, only if: minimum lot width at the required front yard setback is 400 ft AND no building is less than 100 ft from front street line. | — | §80-74B(3)(a)[4][a], [c], [3] |
| Freestanding Sign (Not Parallel to Front Property Line) | 6 ft | — | 3% of building width, not to exceed 10 ft | Rear half of required front yard setback, other conditions as noted. | Depends on premises and compliance with standards. | In rear half of required front yard setback, only if: minimum lot width at the required front yard setback is 400 ft AND no building is less than 100 ft from front street line. | — | §80-74B(3)(a)[4][b], [c], [3] |
| Construction Sign | — | 8 sq ft | — | At least 6 feet (preferably 10) from sidewalk and cartway unless obscured, but not less than 6 feet. | 1 per site | Close as practicable to construction driveway. | — | §80-74B(6)(b)[1] |
| Political Campaign Sign | — | 16 sq ft | 6 ft (max per linear dimension) | At least 6 feet (preferably 10) from sidewalk and cartway unless obscured, but not less than 6 feet. | No limit | — | — | §80-74B(6)(b)[2] |
| Noncommercial Event Sign | — | 16 sq ft | 6 ft (max per linear dimension) | At least 6 feet (preferably 10) from sidewalk and cartway unless obscured, but not less than 6 feet. | 1 per lot | — | — | §80-74B(6)(b)[2] |
| Real Estate Sign | — | 8 sq ft | — | At least 2 ft from cartway and sidewalk (may be less if necessary for visibility, but not over or obstructing sidewalks/cartways). | 1 per lot (or 1 per frontage on corner lot) | On property being sold/leased | — | §80-74B(6)(b)[3] |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Church Sign (Attached) | — | 12 sq ft | — | — | 1 per church | On premises of the church. | — | §80-74B(6)(a) |
| Church Sign (Freestanding) | — | 8 sq ft per side | — | — | 1 per church | On premises of the church. | — | §80-74B(6)(a) |
| Construction Sign | — | 8 sq ft | — | At least 6 feet (preferably 10) from sidewalk and cartway unless obscured, but not less than 6 feet. | 1 per site | Close as practicable to construction driveway. | — | §80-74B(6)(b)[1] |
| Political Campaign Sign | — | 16 sq ft | 6 ft (max per linear dimension) | At least 6 feet (preferably 10) from sidewalk and cartway unless obscured, but not less than 6 feet. | No limit | — | — | §80-74B(6)(b)[2] |
| Noncommercial Event Sign | — | 16 sq ft | 6 ft (max per linear dimension) | At least 6 feet (preferably 10) from sidewalk and cartway unless obscured, but not less than 6 feet. | 1 per lot | — | — | §80-74B(6)(b)[2] |
| Real Estate Sign (Residential districts) | — | 6 sq ft | — | At least 2 ft from cartway and sidewalk (may be less if necessary for visibility, but not over or obstructing sidewalks/cartways). | 1 per lot (or 1 per frontage on corner lot) | On property being sold/leased | — | §80-74B(6)(b)[3] |
| Real Estate Sign (Nonresidential districts) | — | 8 sq ft | — | At least 2 ft from cartway and sidewalk (may be less if necessary for visibility, but not over or obstructing sidewalks/cartways). | 1 per lot (or 1 per frontage on corner lot) | On property being sold/leased | — | §80-74B(6)(b)[3] |
| Street Number/Address Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | §80-74B(6)(c) |

## Prohibited signs in Rocky Hill Borough

- No signs other than those specifically set forth in the ordinance are permitted in the Borough.
- Billboards and other signs advertising goods or services not sold on the premises, including signs providing information about or directions to off-site residential development, are prohibited except as specifically allowed.
- Signs which obstruct driving vision, traffic signals, and traffic direction and identification signs or which are located in sight triangles are prohibited.
- Signs using mechanical or electrical devices to revolve, flash, or display movement or the illusion of movement are prohibited.
- Signs affixed to fences, walls, or other structures other than the walls of a building are prohibited, except that permitted residential signs may be so affixed.
- No sign shall have a beacon or flashing illumination.
- Internally illuminated signs are prohibited except that taverns and similar establishments may have such signs inside the building, visible from exterior.
- Signs shall not obstruct vision or conflict with any height or other regulations of this chapter.
- Except for banners for community events and signage dealing with public safety (subject to Borough Council approval), signs shall not be placed in a public right-of-way or other public property.

## Signs exempt from permit in Rocky Hill Borough

- Temporary signs do not require a building permit.
- Street number designations, postal boxes, on-site traffic directional and parking signs, signs posting property as 'private property,' 'no hunting,' or similar purposes, and 'danger' signs around utility and other danger areas are permitted in all districts.
- Political campaign signs and signs used for religious and charitable purposes and other signs containing noncommercial messages are permitted subject to specified conditions.
- Real estate signs are permitted subject to specified conditions.
- Church signs are permitted in all districts subject to specified conditions.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- No freestanding sign other than a temporary sign shall be permitted until a site plan showing the location and size of the proposed freestanding sign is approved.
- Signs in the CL district are subject to site plan review by the Planning Board, and permitted if deemed necessary by the Borough Council.

## Full detail

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