# Sign Regulations in Sea Bright Borough, New Jersey

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Sea Bright Borough, New Jersey (NJ)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-jersey/sea-bright-borough
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/8057555#8057555)

## At a glance

Sea Bright Borough, New Jersey regulates 22 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Portable Business Sign (Sandwich Board, Pedestal, A-frame, Wind/Spring)s in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at Sandwich Board/A-frame: 3 ft; Pedestal: 4 ft; Wind/Spring: 5 ft tall and 6 sq ft per face (2 faces max); businesses with minimum 40 ft Ocean Ave frontage: 12 sq ft per face (2 faces max) (Sec. § 130-63R (1)-(6)). Most commercial signs in Sea Bright Borough require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (3 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 8 | 20 feet measured from ground to top; except vision between 2 and 8 feet above ground must not be restricted (except supports) except for single-family dwellings | 20 feet max height (except single family dwelling signs, which are regulated separately) | — |
| Residential District | 5 | 6 ft | 10 sq ft | — |
| Business District | 9 | — | 50 sq ft | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Any Sign | 20 feet measured from ground to top; except vision between 2 and 8 feet above ground must not be restricted (except supports) except for single-family dwellings | 20 feet max height (except single family dwelling signs, which are regulated separately) | — | — | — | No sign may project over roofline or be placed on roof; setbacks as otherwise specified for sign type | — | § 130-62, § 130-63 A-H, J, K, M, P, Q |
| Portable Business Sign (Sandwich Board, Pedestal, A-frame, Wind/Spring) | Sandwich Board/A-frame: 3 ft; Pedestal: 4 ft; Wind/Spring: 5 ft | 6 sq ft per face (2 faces max); businesses with minimum 40 ft Ocean Ave frontage: 12 sq ft per face (2 faces max) | — | — | One per business | On sidewalk, not obstructing pedestrian movement | — | § 130-63R (1)-(6) |
| Temporary Sign (Sale/Lease) | — | 4 sq ft | — | 10 ft inside property line | One per lot/building | At least 10 ft inside property line or within building | — | § 130-63O |
| Temporary Paper Sign (Window) | — | — | — | — | — | Window of commercial establishment | — | § 130-63J(2) |
| Directional Sign / Parking Lot Marker / Entrance/Exit Sign (Nonresidential zones) | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | — | On premises | — | § 130-63I |
| Flag/Streamer/Balloon/Banner (New Business Opening) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | § 130-63N |
| Political Sign | 10 ft for signs | 16 sq ft for sign, 3 ft x 12 ft for banners | 3 ft for banners | — | — | Private property (with owner consent) only; not on public/municipal/state/county property, utility poles or sign posts. | — | § 130-64C |
| Public Access Sign | — | — | — | — | — | At entrance of public designated access points as outlined in the Municipal Public Access Plan | — | § 130-64D |

### Residential District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Identification Sign (Professional Office) | — | 2 sq ft (1 ft x 2 ft) | 2 ft | — | 1 per office | On professional office | — | § 130-64A(1) |
| Ground Identification Sign (Professional Office) | — | 2 sq ft (1 ft x 2 ft) | 2 ft | — | 1 per office | On professional office, ground mounted | — | § 130-64A(1) |
| Changeable Letter Ground Sign (Church) | — | 10 sq ft | — | 5 ft inside property line | — | For church, not less than 5 ft inside property line | — | § 130-64A(2) |
| Wall Identification Sign (Multifamily Dwelling) | — | 10 sq ft | — | — | 1 per building | On multifamily dwelling | — | § 130-64A(3)(a) |
| Ground Identification Sign (Multifamily Dwelling) | 6 ft | 10 sq ft | — | — | 1 per building | On multifamily dwelling, ground mounted | — | § 130-64A(3)(b) |

### Business District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign (Identification) | — | 40 sq ft | — | — | One per facade | On facade of building (for business identification) | — | § 130-64B(1) |
| Directory of Occupants Sign - Wall | — | 8 sq ft | — | — | 1 per qualifying building | Wall of building with 3+ businesses | — | § 130-64B(2) |
| Directory of Occupants Sign - Freestanding | — | 8 sq ft | — | — | 1 per qualifying building | Freestanding, at building with 3+ businesses | — | § 130-64B(2) |
| Freestanding Sign (0-50 ft Frontage) | — | 12 sq ft | — | 10 ft from street, 25 ft from other property lines | One per lot | Freestanding, on property with up to 50 ft frontage | — | § 130-64B(3)(a), (4) |
| Freestanding Sign (51-100 ft Frontage) | — | 35 sq ft | — | 10 ft from street, 25 ft from other property lines | One per lot | Freestanding, property with 51-100 ft frontage | — | § 130-64B(3)(b), (4) |
| Freestanding Sign (up to 200 ft Frontage) | — | 50 sq ft | — | 10 ft from street, 25 ft from other property lines | One per lot | Freestanding, property with up to 200 ft frontage | — | § 130-64B(3)(c), (4) |
| Awning Sign (Main Business Sign) | — | 10 sq ft (valance only); letter/graphic height max 8 in | — | — | One per business | On awning valance, ground floor | — | § 130-64E(2)(a,b,e,f) |
| Awning Sign (Auxiliary Business Sign) | — | 4 sq ft (valance only); letter/graphic height max 6 in | — | — | One per business | On awning valance, ground floor | — | § 130-64E(2)(c,d,f) |

## Prohibited signs in Sea Bright Borough

- No sign or advertising structure will be erected or maintained within the Borough, except in conformance with the provisions of this chapter and without the issuance of a sign permit from the Construction Official.
- No sign or advertising structure will be erected, placed or maintained so that it impedes, interferes with or distracts from the operation of any traffic control light or sign, official traffic direction sign or other traffic safety or control device of general traffic safety.
- No sign or advertising structure will be erected, maintained or lighted in a manner to interfere with traffic upon any public right-of-way or the peaceful or quiet enjoyment of any adjacent property.
- No sign or advertising structure will be erected or maintained in other than a safe condition or be maintained in a state of disrepair.
- No sign or advertising structure will include any neon-lighted sign, flashing, blinking or series light or any rotating or moving parts.
- No sign or advertising structure will be erected or used upon the top or roof of any building, and no sign or advertising structure attached to a building shall project higher than the roofline of that building.
- No sign in the Borough regulated under this chapter will exceed a height of 20 feet (measured from the ground to the top of the sign structure) nor shall any sign, other than signs in conjunction with single-family dwellings, restrict vision other than by structural supports within the area between two feet and eight feet above the ground.
- No temporary signs, including signs placed in the window of any building, shall be permitted except as specifically provided.
- No temporary sign shall be larger than or in any way conflict with the requirements contained in this chapter for permanent signs.
- The use of flag, streamers, balloons and banners is prohibited other than for a period of 14 days from the date of opening of a new business or the same business under new ownership.
- Signs will not be permitted to be attached at right angles to a building.
- Signs advertising an establishment or use no longer in existence will not be permitted.
- Portable business signs are subject to permit requirements and must not obstruct pedestrian movement, and must not be displayed when the business is closed.
- Portable business signs shall not be illuminated or contain any electrical component, nor shall objects be attached to them (such as balloons, banners, merchandise, and electrical devices).

## Signs exempt from permit in Sea Bright Borough

- Limitations of sign area for nonresidential zones shall not apply to parking lot markers, directional signs, entrance and exit signs and other such signs erected on the premises, provided such signs do not exceed four square feet in area and do not contain any advertising of the use on the premises.
- The limitations of signs as set forth for the various zones shall not apply to any sign or directional device erected by the federal, state, county or local government or agency thereof.
- Political signs placed on private property do not require approval of the Construction Official (if otherwise in compliance with regulations).

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Applications for all signs must be made to the Construction Official with a sketch showing the size, design, location and any other information that may be requested.
- No sign or advertising structure shall be erected without the issuance of a sign permit from the Construction Official.
- For portable business signs, a permit is required, including submission of a site plan/survey with a sketch or photograph including dimensions, content, materials and location; permit must be approved and signed by the Zoning Officer.
- In conjunction with site plan approval, the Planning Board may permit a temporary sign indicating future development of property (location, size, and design determined by the Planning Board).

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