# Sign Regulations in Warren Township, New Jersey

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Warren Township, New Jersey (NJ)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-jersey/warren-township
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/35192188#35192188)

## At a glance

Warren Township, New Jersey regulates 19 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Traffic Directional Sign (no site plan)s in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 3 ft tall, 2 sq ft (1x2 ft), and 2 ft wide, with a 5 ft from edge of pavement setback (Sec. §16-25.3h2).

## Sign rules by zoning district (3 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 12 | 3 ft | 32 sq ft | — |
| Residential Districts | 4 | 6 ft | 32 sq ft | — |
| Nonresidential Districts | 3 | 18 ft or less than principal building height | 100 sq ft (per sign) | — |

## 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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Professional Nameplate Sign | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | — | On dwelling | — | §16-25.3a |
| Temporary Window Sign (Commercial Establishment) | — | 25% of any given window | — | — | — | Inside window | — | §16-25.3b |
| Bulletin Board Sign (Public, Charitable, or Religious Institution) | — | 16 sq ft | — | 25 ft from any lot line | — | On premises of institution; at least 25 feet from any lot line | — | §16-25.3d |
| Construction Sign (Architect, Engineer, Contractor) | — | 16 sq ft | — | 10 ft from any property line | — | On work under construction | — | §16-25.3e |
| Traffic Directional Sign (no site plan) | 3 ft | 2 sq ft (1x2 ft) | 2 ft | 5 ft from edge of pavement | — | No less than 5 feet from edge of pavement | — | §16-25.3h2 |
| Real Estate Sign (On Site) | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | 1 per property | On property for sale or lease | — | §16-25.3i, §16-25.7d, §16-25.8h |
| Real Estate Directional Sign (Off-Site) | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | Limited by Zoning Officer | Off site | — | §16-25.3i |
| Garage Sale Sign | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | 1 per property | On property where sale occurs | — | §16-25.7d, §16-25.8h |

### Residential Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Directional or Warning Sign (Non-Commercial) | — | 1 sq ft | — | — | — | Driveway entrances, exits, or appropriate location | — | §16-25.7a |
| Identification Sign (School, Church, Club, Lodge, Farm, Estate, Public/Quasi-Public Institution) | — | 12 sq ft | — | 25 ft from any lot line | — | On premises | — | §16-25.7b |
| Farm Product Sale Sign | — | 32 sq ft | — | 25 ft from edge of pavement or 10 ft from lot line, whichever greater | — | On premises where products are grown or raised | — | §16-25.7c |
| Freestanding/Ground Sign | 6 ft | — | — | — | — | — | — | §16-25.7e |

### Nonresidential Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign (Max Area) | 5 ft (per sign) | 100 sq ft (per sign) | 50% of width of wall to which attached | — | — | Attached to building wall | — | §16-25.8b, §16-25.8c |
| Freestanding/Ground Sign (Business/Use Identity) | 18 ft or less than principal building height | 50 sq ft | — | Minimum 10 ft from lot line or height of sign, whichever greater. | 1 per lot; corner lots may have 1 per street frontage if total >300 ft | On lot, not in side/rear yard | — | §16-25.8e, §16-25.8d, §16-25.8g |
| Directory Ground Sign | 10 ft | — | — | — | 1 per lot | — | — | §16-25.8a |

## Prohibited signs in Warren Township

- No sign shall be erected, used or maintained which in any way simulates official, directional or warning signs erected or maintained by the State of New Jersey, by any County or municipality thereof, or by any public utility or similar agency concerned with the protection of the public health or safety.
- No neon sign or similar illustrated advertisement shall be of such color or located in such a fashion as to diminish or detract in any way from the effectiveness of any traffic signal or similar safety or warning device.
- Any advertisement which uses a series of two or more signs placed in a line parallel to the highway or in similar fashion all carrying in a single advertisement message, part of which is contained on each sign, is specifically prohibited.
- No signs shall have flashing lights or exposed high flashing lights or exposed high intensity illumination.
- No sign may obstruct any windows, door, fire escape, stairway or opening intended to provide light or ingress and egress to or from any building or structure.
- No sign may be placed in such a position to cause a danger to traffic by obscuring visibility.
- No banners, pinwheels or similar signs shall be permitted, except that a banner may be permitted only for events sponsored by Warren Township, or at the discretion of the Township Committee as authorized by Resolution.
- Billboards, outdoor display structures and signs mounted on trailers, platforms and atop vehicles are prohibited.
- Signs projecting more than three feet from the wall of a building and all roof signs are prohibited.
- Signs visible from the street using the word 'Stop' or 'Danger' or any other word, phrase, symbol or character with the effect of simulating a public safety warning or traffic sign are prohibited.
- Signs other than officially authorized signs or temporary banners of a Warren Township-sponsored event tacked, pasted, painted or otherwise attached to poles, posts, trees, fences, sidewalks or curbs are prohibited.
- Exterior signs using animated display except for clocks and weather information are prohibited.
- No sign other than official traffic control devices or street signs shall be erected within, or encroach upon, the right-of-way of any street.
- Rotating or moving by mechanical means signs are prohibited.

## Signs exempt from permit in Warren Township

- Professional nameplate signs indicating the name and profession of the occupant of a dwelling, provided such signs do not exceed two square feet and are not lighted between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.
- Temporary signs inside windows of commercial establishments not covering more than 25% of any given window.
- Temporary signs of nonprofit and charitable organizations (excluding banners as authorized herein), provided that such signs do not exceed 32 square feet and are removed within 10 days after completion of said event or function.
- Bulletin boards not over 16 square feet in area for public, charitable or religious institutions when located on the premises of said institutions and located 25 feet from any lot line.
- Signs denoting the architect, engineer or contractor when placed upon work under construction, and not exceeding 16 square feet in area; must be removed within 10 days of issuance of certificate of occupancy and located no less than 10 feet from any property line.
- Memorial signs or tablets, names of buildings and dates of construction when cut into any masonry surface or when constructed of bronze or other incombustible metal.
- Signs indicating a political preference for a person and/or political party seeking election provided such signs do not exceed 16 square feet in area on any one side and are removed within 10 days after the completion of the election.
- Traffic directional signs: as shown on an approved site plan or, if no development plan is required, located no less than five feet from edge of pavement, dimensions no greater than one foot by two feet, and not exceeding three feet in height.
- On-site real estate or lease signs and off-site real estate sales/directional signs not exceeding six square feet in area, when erected and maintained in accordance with the requirements set forth in the ordinance.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Sign regulations in various zoning districts refer to Section 16-25 for requirements, which may include sign plan submittals for site plan approval.
- Traffic directional signs are permitted as shown on an approved site plan.
- Some signs may require approval by the Zoning Officer or Township Committee, as noted (e.g., banners for events at the discretion of the Township Committee as authorized by Resolution; real estate or garage sale signs at locations/times approved by the Zoning Officer).

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