# Sign Regulations in Upper Freehold Township, New Jersey

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Upper Freehold Township, New Jersey (NJ)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-jersey/upper-freehold-township
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/36378536#36378536)

## At a glance

Upper Freehold Township, New Jersey regulates 16 sign types across 1 zoning district. Retail Alcohol Off-Premises Hours Signs in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 12 inches tall, 120 square inches, and 10 inches wide (Sec. § 6-4.7.a). Most commercial signs in Upper Freehold Township require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (1 zone)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 16 | 15 feet (measured from grade to top of sign) | 120 square inches | — |

## 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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Prohibition Sign (Engine Braking) | — | — | — | — | — | Reasonable locations within the Township as determined by Township authority | — | § 3-7.4 |
| Retail Alcohol Off-Premises Hours Sign | 12 inches | 120 square inches | 10 inches | — | — | On or near the entrance to the licensed premises, clearly visible from the exterior. | — | § 6-4.7.a |
| Retail Alcohol Off-Premises Notice Sign (No Alcohol Sold) | 12 inches | 120 square inches | 10 inches | — | — | On or near the entrance to the licensed premises, clearly visible from the exterior. | — | § 6-4.7.b |
| Traffic and Pavement Marking Signs (Owner Provided) | — | — | — | — | — | As required for the premises by relevant traffic regulations. | — | § 7-35.6; § 7-37.4 |
| Freestanding Sign (General Restrictions) | 15 feet (measured from grade to top of sign) | — | — | Not within or over a public right-of-way/pedestrian walkway; not within 50 feet of historical site/monument (unless exempt). | — | Must be supported by column(s)/uprights embedded in the ground; exposed guy wires, chains, or other connections are not permitted. | — | § 35-516A.4; § 35-516A.5; § 35-516A.8; § 35-516D; § 35-516E; § 35-516Q |
| Real Estate Sign - Single Lot | — | 6 square feet | — | — | One per lot frontage | Along each side of a lot which has frontage on a street. | — | § 35-516K.1 |
| Real Estate Sign - Site Plan/Subdivision Construction | — | 32 square feet | — | — | One | At approved site plans or major subdivisions during construction. | — | § 35-516K.2; § 35-516K.3 |
| Window Sign (Temporary Interior) | — | 25% of total window area (per window) | — | — | — | Inside windows. | — | § 35-516P |

## Prohibited signs in Upper Freehold Township

- No sign shall be placed on or attached to a building or erected independently for any purpose other than to advertise a permitted business or use conducted on the same premises unless specifically permitted herein.
- No billboards shall be erected or replaced, except that 'Farms' are permitted to erect unlighted wood signs off-site to advertise sale of seasonal agricultural products grown on the farm, with each sign not exceeding 20 square feet in area.
- No signs shall be erected, altered or replaced that are not in accordance with the standards established in this chapter.
- No portion of any sign shall be located within or suspended over a public right-of-way or pedestrian walkway.
- No sign of any type shall be permitted to obstruct driving vision, traffic signals, traffic directional and identification signs, other places of business, or other signs or windows of the building on which they are located.
- No sign shall be erected, used or maintained which simulates official, directional or warning signs erected or maintained by any government agency or public utility concerned with public health or safety.
- No sign shall be erected, constructed or maintained so as to obstruct or be attached to any fire escape, window, door, or opening intended for light, ingress or egress, fire-fighting, or legal ventilation.
- No sign, other than exempt signs, shall be permitted within 50 feet of the property line of any historical site or monument.
- Signs using mechanical or electrical devices to revolve, flash or display movement or the illusion of movement are prohibited.
- No sign with red, green, blue or amber illumination in a beam, beacon or flashing form resembling an emergency light, safety or warning device or traffic signal shall be erected in any location.
- No sign lighting or control mechanism that interferes with radio or television reception shall be permitted.
- Free-standing signs shall not be supported by exposed guy wires, chains or other non-permanent connections.
- All signs must be constructed of durable materials, maintained in good condition, and not allowed to become dilapidated or unsightly.
- Failure to keep a sign in good repair for 12 consecutive calendar months constitutes abandonment; such a sign may not then be replaced or reused but must be removed or made conforming.
- The display of 'sold', 'too late', 'under contract', or similar signs is prohibited in all zoning districts.
- Wall fascia or attached signs shall not project more than six inches from the building.

## Signs exempt from permit in Upper Freehold Township

- Flags of the United States of America and the State of New Jersey may be displayed in all zoning districts and do not require a zoning permit.
- Street number designations, nameplate signs, 'private property' signs, 'no hunting' signs, on-site directional signs, parking signs, warning signs and similar signs are permitted in all zoning districts and do not require a zoning permit provided they do not exceed four square feet in area.
- Political signs temporarily giving notice of political campaigns (not exceeding 16 square feet, within 45 days before and 10 days after elections) do not require a zoning permit.
- Real estate signs temporarily advertising sale, rental or lease (non-illuminated, not exceeding six square feet, and one per frontage) do not require a zoning permit.
- Temporary interior window signs not exceeding 25% of the total window area do not require a zoning permit.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- The erection of any sign requires a zoning permit unless specifically exempted by section §35-516.
- An application for a zoning permit must be accompanied by plans indicating sign area, size, lettering, method of illumination, colors, exact location, and any additional information required by the Zoning Officer.
- A sign may be specifically approved by the Planning Board or Zoning Board of Adjustment as part of an application for development in lieu of a separate zoning permit application.
- If street signs are designed differently than those installed elsewhere and approved by the Planning Board or Zoning Board of Adjustment as part of a site plan or subdivision application, the applicant must provide for their maintenance/replacement.

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