# Sign Regulations in Roosevelt Borough, New Jersey

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Roosevelt Borough, New Jersey (NJ)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-jersey/roosevelt-borough
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/35770510#35770510)

## At a glance

Roosevelt Borough, New Jersey regulates 7 sign types across 2 zoning districts. Freestanding Signs in the C-40, I-80 zoning district are capped at Varies by permitted use: e.g., Manufacturer: 40 sq ft; Office: 20 sq ft; Restaurant: 25 sq ft; Retail Store: 15 sq ft (see use table for others) (Sec. § 6.300, § 6.320(a), § 6.330, § 6.340). Most commercial signs in Roosevelt Borough require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (2 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| C-40, I-80 | 4 | — | Varies by permitted use: e.g., Manufacturer: 40 sq ft; Office: 20 sq ft; Restaurant: 25 sq ft; Retail Store: 15 sq ft (see use table for others) | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 3 | — | By principal use. E.g. Borough Facilities: 25 sq ft; Community Center: 25 sq ft; Farm: 15 sq ft; Farm Stand: 20 sq ft; Golf Course: 20 sq ft; Home Occupation: 2 sq ft; House of Worship: 25 sq ft; Library: 25 sq ft; Manufacturer: 40 sq ft; Nursery: 20 sq ft; Office: 20 sq ft; Restaurant: 25 sq ft; Retail Store: 15 sq ft; Service Station: 40 sq ft; School: 25 sq ft; Warehouse: 40 sq ft. | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### C-40, I-80

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign | — | Varies by permitted use: e.g., Manufacturer: 40 sq ft; Office: 20 sq ft; Restaurant: 25 sq ft; Retail Store: 15 sq ft (see use table for others) | — | — | — | May be located on same lot. If projecting into the public right-of-way: must have clearance of at least 10 feet above sidewalk/ground, and at least 15 feet above driveways/thoroughfares. | — | § 6.300, § 6.320(a), § 6.330, § 6.340 |
| Projecting Sign | — | Varies by permitted use: e.g., Manufacturer: 40 sq ft; Office: 20 sq ft; Restaurant: 25 sq ft; Retail Store: 15 sq ft (see use table for others) | — | — | — | If projecting into the public right-of-way: must have clearance of at least 10 feet above sidewalk/ground, and at least 15 feet above driveways/thoroughfares. | — | § 6.300, § 6.320(a), § 6.330, § 6.340 |
| Directional Sign (Multi-unit Directory) | — | 4 sq ft per establishment | — | — | — | Location to be approved by Planning Board | — | § 6.320(b)(1) |
| Directional Sign (Subdivision Sale) | — | 30 sq ft (aggregate face area) | — | — | — | Within subdivision limits or on adjoining property under same ownership | — | § 6.320(c) |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Area Calculation (All Signs) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | § 6.340 |
| General Directional/Property/Information Signs | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | § 6.340 |
| Wall Sign | — | By principal use. E.g. Borough Facilities: 25 sq ft; Community Center: 25 sq ft; Farm: 15 sq ft; Farm Stand: 20 sq ft; Golf Course: 20 sq ft; Home Occupation: 2 sq ft; House of Worship: 25 sq ft; Library: 25 sq ft; Manufacturer: 40 sq ft; Nursery: 20 sq ft; Office: 20 sq ft; Restaurant: 25 sq ft; Retail Store: 15 sq ft; Service Station: 40 sq ft; School: 25 sq ft; Warehouse: 40 sq ft. | — | — | — | On building/wall. | — | § 6.300, § 6.330, § 6.340 |

## Prohibited signs in Roosevelt Borough

- Billboards are prohibited.
- Signs which by color, shape, lighting, or location may visually obstruct or be confused with official traffic signs or signals are prohibited.
- Flashing or rotating signs which, by reason of design or location, cause intrusive glare on neighboring premises are prohibited.
- All bare incandescent light sources and immediately adjacent reflective surfaces must be shielded from view.

## Signs exempt from permit in Roosevelt Borough

- Street number designations, postal boxes, family names on residences, on-site traffic directional and parking signs, and signs posting property as 'private property', 'no hunting', or similar purposes are permitted but are not to be considered in calculating the sign area.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A building permit is required for the erection or placement of any sign visible from any public right-of-way, except as noted in exemptions.
- Directional sign directories require approval of design and location by the Planning Board before permitting.

## Full detail

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