# Sign Regulations in Sussex Borough, New Jersey

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Sussex Borough, New Jersey (NJ)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-jersey/sussex-borough
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/36375822#36375822)

## At a glance

Sussex Borough, New Jersey regulates 24 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Ground Signs in the Other Than R-1 and R-2 zoning district are capped at 10 ft tall and 30 sq ft (Sec. §19-18.9.b.1). Most commercial signs in Sussex 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 | 4 | — | 4 sq ft | — |
| R-1, R-2 | 9 | — | 24 sq ft | — |
| Other Than R-1 and R-2 | 11 | 10 ft | 72 sq in. (0.5 sq ft) each | — |

## 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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| No Smoking Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Clearly and conspicuously posted in all areas regulated by Chapter 3-11.4. Sign must be visible to the public. | — | § 3-11.6 |
| Garage Sale Sign | — | 4 sq ft | 2 ft | — | — | On the premises of the sale. | — | § 4-2.5 |
| Street Sign | — | — | — | — | — | At all street intersections per municipal specifications. | — | § 14-5.7 |
| Public Sign (Traffic/Control) | — | — | — | — | — | As needed for policing, directing, or controlling traffic or parking. | — | § 19-18.5 |

### R-1, R-2

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Temporary Real Estate Sign | — | 8 sq ft | — | — | — | On the property for sale | — | §19-18.8.a, §19-18.7.a |
| Public Ground Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | §19-18.8.b |
| Announcement Sign | — | 1 sq ft | — | — | — | On premise, for permitted practice/occupancy and name of practitioner. | — | §19-18.8.c |
| Ground or Wall Sign (Apartment/Condo/Townhouse Identifier) | — | 10 sq ft | — | — | 1 | Identifying name of premises | — | §19-18.8.d |
| House of Worship/Charitable/Nonprofit Organization Sign | — | 24 sq ft | — | — | — | On premises of houses of worship and charitable/nonprofit organizations. | — | §19-18.8.e |
| Charitable Organization Drive Sign | — | 16 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | §19-18.8.f, §19-18.7.c |
| Construction Sign | — | 16 sq ft | — | — | — | At principal entrance to the building | — | §19-18.8.g, §19-18.7.d |
| Name Plate Sign | — | 1 sq ft | — | — | 1 per family | For each family housed in a residence. | — | §19-18.8.i |

### Other Than R-1 and R-2

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Business Window/Door Sign | — | 10 sq ft combined | — | — | 2 per business (1 per window/door) | Painted on windows and/or doors, bearing name, street number and/or business type. | — | §19-18.9.a.2 |
| Credit Card/Trading Stamp Window Sign | — | 3 sq ft combined | — | — | — | Windows only. | — | §19-18.9.a.3 |
| Legally Required Sign | — | 6 sq ft combined | — | — | — | As required by law for occupancy. | — | §19-18.9.a.4 |
| Public Convenience Sign (e.g., Notary, Public Telephone) | — | 72 sq in. (0.5 sq ft) each | — | — | 1 per type | — | — | §19-18.9.a.5 |
| Ground Sign | 10 ft | 30 sq ft | — | — | 1 per business occupancy | — | — | §19-18.9.b.1 |
| Wall Sign | — | 15% of first story face or 40 sq ft, whichever is less | — | — | 1 per street-facing building face | In solid wall spaces between window heads and sills. First story or street level, except ID signs for building's name. | — | §19-18.9.c.1-6 |
| Projecting Sign | — | 30 sq ft | — | — | 1 per building/structure | Attached to building or structure. | — | §19-18.9.d.1-5 |
| Temporary Sidewalk Sign | 4 ft | 6 sq ft | — | — | — | On sidewalk in front of commercial use, only during business hours (not before 6:00 a.m. or after 11:00 p.m.) | — | §19-18.7.g |

## Prohibited signs in Sussex Borough

- "No Smoking" signs or the international no-smoking symbol must be posted in all areas regulated by the ordinance, must be visible and legible, and must indicate violators are subject to fine.
- Signs necessary for compliance with safety requirements must still comply with posted standards.
- No sign shall be erected, constructed, or altered until approval has been obtained from and a permit has been issued by the Zoning Officer and the required fee has been paid (except specifically exempted signs).
- Nonconforming signs shall not be altered, rebuilt, enlarged or extended.
- The right to maintain a flashing, blinking, fluctuating, or animated sign terminates within 90 days after the sign becomes nonconforming.
- Failure to keep a nonconforming sign in good repair for one year constitutes abandonment, requiring removal of the sign within 10 days after the year.
- Any sign not legally erected and maintained must be removed within 30 days after notification, unless brought into compliance.
- Temporary window signs cannot remain more than 30 continuous days and must be removed within two days after the event or activity has taken place.
- Temporary removal or new occupancy signs must be removed within 15 days of removal or new occupancy.
- Charitable organization drive signs must be removed within 48 hours after the event.
- Construction signs must be removed within seven days after completion of the construction.
- Political event signs must be removed within seven days after the event or campaign.
- Sidewalk signs must be removed during any public parades or events attended by pedestrian observers.
- A business or property may only have one ground sign per business occupancy.
- All projecting signs must be supported properly and not project beyond property lines into public rights-of-way.
- A projecting sign shall not project beyond the building line more than four feet.
- The bottom of any projecting sign shall be at least eight feet clear above the walk or ground.
- A projecting sign's area must not exceed 30 square feet.
- Only one projecting sign is permitted per building or structure.
- No wooden blocks or wood anchorage (except for buildings with wood walls) for wall sign attachment.
- No more than one wall sign per face of a building fronting a street per business occupancy.
- Wall sign areas are limited to 15% of the first story face or 40 square feet, whichever is less.
- Non-exempt signs found in violation of size, number or location must be corrected within ten days of written notice.

## Signs exempt from permit in Sussex Borough

- Signs or markers for use in policing, directing or controlling traffic or parking when legally authorized by the State of New Jersey, the County of Sussex, and/or the Borough of Sussex are exempt from restrictions.
- Permits are not required for: (1) a sign not exceeding 144 square inches on a residence building stating only the name and profession of the occupant; (2) temporary window signs; (3) signs advertising the sale or lease of real estate; (4) temporary signs of a political nature; (5) temporary signs advertising charitable fund raising events (except for safety requirements).

## Sign plan & submission notes

- There is no explicit requirement for a master sign plan, sign plan, or design variance hearing mentioned in the given ordinance text; instead, all signs (except listed exemptions) require approval and a permit from the Zoning Officer before erection, construction, or alteration.

## Full detail

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