# Sign Regulations in Ventnor, New Jersey

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Ventnor, New Jersey (NJ)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-jersey/ventnor
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-26

## At a glance

Ventnor, New Jersey regulates 26 sign types across 1 zoning district. Freestanding Sign (Design Center)s in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 25 ft tall and 100 sq ft, with a Min 25 ft from street ROW setback (Sec. [§ 102-118.7A(11)]). Most commercial signs in Ventnor 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 | 26 | 25 ft | 100 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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign (Senior Citizen Housing) | 5 ft | 12 sq ft | — | — | 1 | On site | — | [§ 102-118.7A(4)] |
| Political Sign | — | 4 sq ft | 2 ft | Minimum 5 ft from property line | 1 per property (2 for corner property) | On property; min 5 ft from property line | — | [§ 102-118.7A(10)] |
| Freestanding Sign (Design Center) | 25 ft | 100 sq ft | — | Min 25 ft from street ROW | 1 | Set back minimum 25 ft from street right-of-way. One freestanding sign per property. | — | [§ 102-118.7A(11)] |
| Home Occupation Sign (Principal/Porch Mounted) | 16 in | — | 24 in | — | 1 | First floor level, facing street, mounted on principal building or porch | — | [§ 102-118.7A(15)(a)] |
| Home Occupation Sign (Pole Hung) | 10 in | — | 16 in | — | 1 | Hung from existing or proposed light pole | — | [§ 102-118.7A(15)(b)] |
| Church/House of Worship Sign (Bulletin Board/Identification - Building Mounted or Freestanding) | 5 ft | — | 4 ft | 4 ft from property line (freestanding); not higher than 18 inches above grade | 1 | Building mounted or freestanding; not closer than four feet to any property line (if freestanding), and not higher than 18 inches above existing grade | — | [§ 102-118.7A(16)(a)] |
| Church/House of Worship Sign (Freestanding Changeable Message Center) | 4 ft | — | 6 ft | Min 2 ft from property line; bottom no more than 18 in above grade | 1 | Freestanding; not closer than 2 ft to any property line. | — | [§ 102-118.7A(16)(b)] |
| Church/House of Worship Sign (Freestanding Digital Display) (Option) | 10 ft to top of sign face; overall 15 ft max including architecture | 24 sq ft (one side); two faces allowed | — | 10 ft min from all lot lines | 1 | Freestanding; min 10 ft from all lot lines. | — | [§ 102-118.7A(16)(c)] |

## Prohibited signs in Ventnor

- No sign shall project over any sidewalk nor extend beyond any property line.
- Signs shall have no moving parts or flashing effect and shall have an external light source designed so as to prevent glare.
- The painting of signs directly on a wall, window or other portion of a building is prohibited.

## Signs exempt from permit in Ventnor

- Official traffic signs and any other sign required by law.
- Regulatory and warning signs posted as authorized by relevant City officials or departments (e.g., Department of Transportation, Chief of Police).
- Signs required to indicate the presence, limitations, or conditions for facilities such as electric vehicle supply equipment, when erected by City officials.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A sign plan shall be submitted that demonstrates a coordination of signs and graphics for site plan review. The plan shall include details on letter style, lighting, color, construction and materials and location. The sign plan shall be based on an integrated design theme and shall be designed so as to be in harmony and consistent with each other and the design of the proposed development.

## Full detail

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