# Sign Regulations in Roxbury Township, New Jersey

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Roxbury Township, New Jersey (NJ)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-jersey/roxbury-township
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/34580447#34580447)

## At a glance

Roxbury Township, New Jersey regulates 41 sign types across 15 zoning districts. Freestanding Sign (Commerce Boulevard)s in the POR District zoning district are capped at 12 ft tall and 50 sq ft, with a 10 ft from street right-of-way setback (Sec. §13-8.916A.3).

## Sign rules by zoning district (15 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 4 | 5 feet | 24 sq ft | — |
| Open Space District, Government Use District | 2 | 15 ft | 32 sq ft | — |
| Residential Zoning Districts | 5 | 7 ft | 32 sq ft | — |
| POR District | 6 | 12 ft | 55 sq ft | — |
| B-I District | 3 | 18 ft | 50 sq ft (Route 46: 55 sq ft) | — |
| B-1A District | 5 | 12 ft | 55 sq ft (Landing, Shippenport), 60 sq ft (Rt 183, Rt 206) | — |
| B-2 District | 5 | 20 ft | 75 sq ft | — |
| B-3 District | 5 | 25 ft | 120 sq ft | — |
| OB District | 6 | 25 ft | 120 sq ft per face | — |
| I-1 District | 3 | 18 ft | 50 sq ft | — |
| I-3 District | 4 | 20 ft | 75 sq ft | — |
| I-5 District | 3 | 16 ft (12 ft for all others) | 32 sq ft | — |
| I-10 District | 4 | 18 ft | 50 sq ft (Berkshire Valley), 55 sq ft (Dell Ave) | — |
| OR-5 District | 2 | 10 ft (Eden Lane, All others); 12 ft (Route 206, Howard Blvd) | 50 sq ft (Eden Lane, All others); 60 sq ft (Route 206, Howard Blvd) | — |
| LI/OR District | 4 | 20 ft | 75 sq ft | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 15 zones)

### POR District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Façade/Canopy/Awning/Permanent Window Sign | — | — | — | — | One per occupant | On wall, canopy, awning, or permanent window | — | §13-8.916A.1,2 |
| Freestanding Sign (Commerce Boulevard) | 12 ft | 50 sq ft | — | 10 ft from street right-of-way | One per lot | 10 ft from street right-of-way | — | §13-8.916A.3 |
| Freestanding Sign (Main St. Succasunna/Mt Arlington Blvd) | 8 ft | 32 sq ft | — | 10 ft from street right-of-way | One per lot | 10 ft from street right-of-way | — | §13-8.916A.3 |
| Freestanding Sign (Route 10) | 12 ft | 55 sq ft | — | 10 ft from street right-of-way | One per lot | 10 ft from street right-of-way | — | §13-8.916A.3 |
| Freestanding Sign (Shippenport Road) | 8 ft | 50 sq ft | — | 10 ft from street right-of-way | One per lot | 10 ft from street right-of-way | — | §13-8.916A.3 |
| Freestanding Sign (All others) | 7 ft | 16 sq ft | — | 10 ft from street right-of-way | One per lot | 10 ft from street right-of-way | — | §13-8.916A.3 |

### B-1A District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Façade/Canopy/Awning/Permanent Window Sign | — | — | — | — | One per occupant | On wall, canopy, awning, or permanent window | — | §13-8.916C.1,2 |
| Freestanding Sign (Eden Lane, Gold Mine Road) | 10 ft | 50 sq ft | — | 15 ft from street right-of-way | One per lot | 15 ft from street right-of-way | — | §13-8.916C.3 |
| Freestanding Sign (Main St. Succasunna) | 8 ft | 32 sq ft | — | 10 ft from street right-of-way | One per lot | 10 ft from street right-of-way | — | §13-8.916C.3 |
| Freestanding Sign (Landing Road, Route 183, Shippenport Road, Route 206) | 12 ft | 55 sq ft (Landing, Shippenport), 60 sq ft (Rt 183, Rt 206) | — | 15 ft from street right-of-way | One per lot | 15 ft from street right-of-way | — | §13-8.916C.3 |
| Freestanding Sign (All others) | 7 ft | 16 sq ft | — | 10 ft from street right-of-way | One per lot | 10 ft from street right-of-way | — | §13-8.916C.3 |

### OB District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Facade/Canopy/Awning/Permanent Window Sign | — | — | — | — | One per use | On wall, canopy, awning, or permanent window | — | §13-8.916F.1 |
| Freestanding Sign (Commerce Blvd) | 18 ft | 55 sq ft | — | 15 ft from street right-of-way | One per lot | 15 ft from street right-of-way | — | §13-8.916F.2 |
| Freestanding Sign (Howard Blvd) | 18 ft | 50 sq ft | — | 15 ft from street right-of-way | One per lot | 15 ft from street right-of-way | — | §13-8.916F.2 |
| Freestanding Sign (Route 46) | 20 ft | 75 sq ft | — | 20 ft from street right-of-way | One per lot | 20 ft from street right-of-way | — | §13-8.916F.2 |
| Freestanding Sign (All others) | 16 ft | 32 sq ft | — | 10 ft from street right-of-way | One per lot | 10 ft from street right-of-way | — | §13-8.916F.2 |
| Freestanding Sign (Planned Highway Area Commercial Development) | 25 ft | 120 sq ft per face | — | 15 ft from right-of-way | One per project | 15 ft from right-of-way | — | §13-8.916F.4 |

## Prohibited signs in Roxbury Township

- Signs using red, yellow and green lights placed within one hundred (100) feet of any traffic control signal now or hereafter erected.
- Moving or revolving signs and signs using blinking, flashing, vibrating, flickering, tracer, sequential or intermittent lighting, except for time or temperature displays.
- Changeable copy displays and message boards except for public uses, quasi-public uses, theaters, and vehicular service station price signs.
- Signs using any material which sparkles or glitters, except reflective paint on traffic direction or identification signs; signs which emit smoke, visible vapors or particles, sound or odor.
- Roof and projecting signs except as noted in Sections 13-8.905C and 13-8.906.
- Signs having more than two (2) sign faces.
- Signs or advertising matter of an indecent or obscene nature.
- Signs using words such as 'stop', 'look', 'danger', etc., which are placed in a manner or position which in the judgment of the Chief of Police constitutes a traffic hazard or otherwise interferes with the free flow of traffic.
- Signs which in any way simulate official, direction or warning signs or otherwise cause confusion with those erected or maintained by government or utility agencies, or which hide from view any traffic or street sign or signal.
- Any sign which may dangerously confuse or distract the attention of the operator of a motor vehicle.
- Except where specifically permitted, signs advertising a product or service not sold on the premises, signs advertising or directing attention to another premises and any other signs unrelated to the premises on which the sign is erected.
- Signs causing interference with radio or television reception.
- Signs obstructing doors, fire escapes or stairways or keeping light or air from windows used for living quarters.
- Streamers, flags, banners, pinwheels, wind driven signs, flapping signs, rotating signs, inflatable signs, A-type signs, sandwich-type signs, sidewalk signs, curb signs and similar advertising devices, except as may otherwise be permitted in this Ordinance.
- Signs which are portable or fixed on a movable stand; self-supporting without being firmly imbedded in the ground; supported by other objects; mounted on wheels or movable vehicle; or made easily movable in any other manner except as may otherwise be permitted in this Ordinance.
- Signs attached, affixed or painted on trees, rocks, other natural features, utility poles, light poles, signs attached to other signs, and signs placed upon motor vehicles which are continuously or repeatedly parked in a conspicuous location to serve as a sign.
- Any series of two (2) or more signs placed along a street or highway carrying an advertising message, part of which is contained on each sign.
- No billboard or billboard-type signs shall be erected.
- Signs located in a public right-of-way, or approved site easement except those owned and maintained by a duly constituted governmental agency.
- Signs located, painted or affixed on a water tower, storage tank, tower or other similar structure.

## Signs exempt from permit in Roxbury Township

- Signs posted by governmental agencies or pursuant to governmental statute, order or regulation.
- Temporary and permanent traffic signs and signals installed by the municipality, County and State for the purpose of directing and regulating the flow of traffic.
- Signs indicating public transportation stops when installed by the municipality or a public transportation facility.
- One nonilluminated or shielded illuminated residence designation sign attached to a wall, not exceeding one (1) square foot in surface area, for each single-family residence, multi-family residence or conditional home business use.
- Parking, traffic control, directional, entrance, exit, loading zones, and warning signs when deemed necessary for the public welfare provided that they do not exceed four (4) square feet in area. With the exception of entrance and exit signs, traffic signage shall not contain advertising.
- Non-illuminated or internally illuminated information or public service signs, such as those advertising the availability of rest rooms, telephone, or similar public conveniences, provided that such signs do not advertise any commercial establishment, activity, organization, product, goods or services, except those of public utilities.
- Historic tablets, cornerstones, memorial plaques and emblems which do not exceed six (6) square feet in area and which are installed by government agencies or religious organizations.
- Trespassing signs; signs indicating the private nature of a road, driveway, or premises; and signs prohibiting or otherwise controlling fishing or hunting upon a particular premises, provided that the area of one (1) side of any such sign shall not exceed two (2) square feet.
- Flags or emblems of religious, educational, civic or governmental organizations flown from supports on the buildings or grounds occupied by the organization whenever and wherever flown in accordance with Federal laws and rules, except that no flag may be placed closer than thirty (30) feet to any right-of-way nor exceed a thirty (30) foot height.
- One (1) lawn sign identifying the occupant and/or conditional home business use, not exceeding two (2) square feet in area on each side located ten (10) feet from the right-of-way and all property lines. A sign for a conditional home business use shall only indicate the name and profession of the resident.
- Illuminated and non-illuminated signs which are an integral part of vending machines.
- All temporary signs pursuant to the requirements of Section 13-8.911.
- Signs lighting and displays erected in connection with the observance of holidays, provided such signs are removed within fifteen (15) days following the holiday.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- In filing an application for development, the applicant shall comply with the sign standards outlined in §13-8.9.
- If and when any sign is moved, altered or replaced (except for minor and nonstructural maintenance and/or repairs), the sign shall thereafter conform to all ordinance requirements.
- Special permit signs (such as those integrated into architecture or landscaping materials) require a finding by the Board that the sign conforms to the intent of the chapter and is appropriate for the development or structure.
- A temporary sign permit is required for temporary special event signs advertising the opening of a new business or commercial enterprise.
- If a sign does not lend itself to ordinary processes of measurement or requires special control due to its nature, a special permit is required from the Board.
- Nonconforming signs may not be moved or replaced except to bring the sign into complete conformity with the sign ordinance.

## Full detail

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