# Sign Regulations in Spring Lake Heights Borough, New Jersey

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Spring Lake Heights Borough, New Jersey (NJ)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-jersey/spring-lake-heights-borough
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/36505830#36505830)

## At a glance

Spring Lake Heights Borough, New Jersey regulates 26 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Ground Signs in the Commercial and Business Zones, Commercial Zone zoning district are capped at 5 ft tall and 40 sq ft, with a Minimum 10 ft front yard, 5 ft side yard setback (Sec. §22-610.7d, §13-7b). Most commercial signs in Spring Lake Heights Borough require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (3 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residential Zones, R-4, R-5 | 12 | 35 ft (flagpole) | 24 sq ft | — |
| Commercial and Business Zones, Commercial Zone | 15 | 20 ft | 40 sq ft | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 2 | 3 ft | 12 sq ft | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### Residential Zones, R-4, R-5

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Nameplate Sign | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | 1 per property | On building | — | §13-6b, §22-610.6a |
| For Sale/Rent Sign | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | 1 per property | On property being sold or rented | — | §13-6a, §22-610.6g |
| Construction Sign | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | 1 per property | On property where construction is ongoing | — | §13-6c |
| Special Event Sign | — | 24 sq ft | — | — | 1 per property per year | On property of event | — | §22-610.6b |
| Election Campaign Sign | — | 12 sq ft | — | — | 1 per property | On property | — | §22-610.6c |
| Development Sign (Entrance) | — | 24 sq ft | — | — | 1 per development | At entrance to development | — | §22-610.6h1 |
| Development Model Home Sign | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | 1 per model home | In front of model home | — | §22-610.6h2 |
| Flag | 35 ft (flagpole) | 5 ft by 8 ft | — | — | 1 per property | On property | — | §22-610.6f |

### Commercial and Business Zones, Commercial Zone

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | 5 ft | — | — | — | 1 per business per street frontage | On wall of building, 1 per business per street frontage | — | §13-7a, §22-610.7f |
| Ground Sign | 5 ft | 40 sq ft | — | Minimum 10 ft front yard, 5 ft side yard | 1 per property | Front yard only | — | §22-610.7d, §13-7b |
| Freestanding Sign | 20 ft | 40 sq ft | — | Minimum front yard 10 ft; 5 ft side yard | 1 per property | Front yard only, at minimum setback line | — | §22-610.7g |
| Tenant Sign (Building Attached) | 5 ft | 10% of wall area, up to 5 ft height | — | — | Max 2 per business | On wall of building | — | §22-610.7b1, 7b2 |
| Tenant Sign (Not Building Attached) | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | Max 1 not attached per business | On premises but not attached to building | — | §22-610.7b2, 7b3 |
| Directory Sign | — | 2 sq ft per business or 40 sq ft total, whichever is less | — | Compliance with other setback regulations | Max 2 per area; area limits apply | At intersection/entrance to commercial area | — | §13-7k, §22-610.7b3 |
| Construction Sign | 5 ft | 24 sq ft (site plan construction), 16 sq ft (general construction; older citation) | — | 10 ft front yard, 5 ft side yard | 1 per premises | On site of construction | — | §22-610.7e, §13-7e, §13-7h |
| For Sale/Rent/Lease Sign | 4 ft | 4 sq ft | — | 0 ft minimum | 1 per property | On property | — | §13-7f, §22-610.7h, §22-610.6g |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Public/Quasi-Public Sign or Historical Marker | — | 12 sq ft | — | — | — | All zones; per determination of public necessity | — | §13-10 |
| Directional Sign (Sight Triangle) | 3 ft | 2 sq ft | — | — | — | Within sight triangles; as approved in writing | — | §13-11, §22-610.10 |

## Prohibited signs in Spring Lake Heights Borough

- It is unlawful to erect, alter, relocate or permit the existence of any sign without first obtaining a sign permit, except as otherwise provided in the ordinance.
- No sign shall be constructed, erected or installed in violation of any provision of the ordinance.
- No permitted sign shall be an internally illuminated sign; all permitted sign illumination must be external.
- No ground sign shall be illuminated by more than two floodlights on the ground or on individual poles or in combination.
- Signs which project more than 15 inches from buildings are prohibited.
- Flashing signs are prohibited.
- Portable signs are prohibited.
- Billboard signs are prohibited.
- Rotating signs are prohibited.
- Roof signs are prohibited.
- Signs on motor vehicles or trailers parked or designed to be parked for advertising purposes are prohibited.
- Any sign which no longer advertises a bona fide business or product sold must be removed within 30 days of cessation of business.
- Other advertising structures not expressly permitted are prohibited.
- No sign shall be permitted within a sight triangle except approved directional signs not exceeding two square feet and three feet in height, and governmental signs.
- No sign shall be erected at street intersections in such a way as to obstruct vision, interfere with, or be confused with traffic signals, or use words or symbols that mislead or confuse traffic.
- All signs must be constructed of weatherproof materials, be maintained clean and in good repair, and all painted surfaces repainted as needed.
- All wall signs and ground signs must be securely attached and constructed as specified.
- All signs must not prevent free ingress or egress from any door, window, or fire escape.
- No sign may project over the property line or overhang a public street or sidewalk.
- No wall sign shall project higher than the highest point of the parapet, facade, or roof eave of the building.
- Unsafe or insecure signs must be remedied or may be summarily removed if they pose an immediate danger.

## Signs exempt from permit in Spring Lake Heights Borough

- Signs and signals owned or operated by the Borough, County, State, or United States of America are permitted and do not require a sign permit.
- Posted 'warning', 'no trespassing', and 'danger' signs not exceeding two square feet do not require a sign permit.
- Nameplate signs (not more than one per premises, not exceeding two square feet, identifying occupant/profession) in residential zones do not require a sign permit.
- 'For Sale', 'For Rent', or 'For Lease' signs not exceeding four square feet in residential zones (or as otherwise specified by use/zone) do not require a sign permit.
- Construction signs in residential zones not exceeding four square feet do not require a sign permit.
- Temporary signs announcing bona fide opening or closing of a new business for a single period of 30 days in a calendar year do not require a sign permit.
- Election campaign signs and certain special event signs (per section) may not require sign permits, subject to area, duration, and location rules.
- Sale, credit card accepted, and special event window signs (within aggregate area limits) in commercial zones do not require a sign permit.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Where site plan approval is required prior to issuance of a building permit, all applications for sign permits must be made to the approving authority as part of the site plan application.
- Sign plans for proposed sign(s) must be submitted as part of a sign permit application, including plans showing locations, dimensions, materials, elevations, and methods of attachment/illumination.
- In shopping centers, signs must be of a consistent design approved as part of the site plan approval.
- If the approving authority certifies conformity or a variance is granted, the Code Enforcement Officer issues the sign permit.
- Applicants may appeal permit denials to the Board of Adjustment.
- The sign permit number must be painted or affixed to the sign surface in letters/numbers not less than one inch in height.

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