# Sign Regulations in West Deptford Township, New Jersey

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

- **Jurisdiction:** West Deptford Township, New Jersey (NJ)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-jersey/west-deptford-township
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/35966383#35966383)

## At a glance

West Deptford Township, New Jersey regulates 26 sign types across 7 zoning districts. Freestanding Identification Sign (Individual Business)s in the C General Commercial District zoning district are capped at 25 ft tall and 50 sq ft (Sec. §166-43B(2)(g); §166-43B(3)(b)[1][b]). Most commercial signs in West Deptford Township require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (7 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| R-1 Residence District, R-2 Residence District, R-3 Residence District, R-4 Residence District, R-5 Residence District, R-6 Residence District | 11 | 20 ft | 20 sq ft | — |
| PO Professional Office District, NPO Neighborhood Professional Office District | 3 | 20 ft | 24 sq ft | — |
| NC Neighborhood Commercial District | 2 | 25 ft | 50 sq ft | — |
| C General Commercial District | 4 | 25 ft | 100 sq ft, limited to 10% of building facade area | — |
| SC Shopping Center District | 3 | 35 ft | 100 sq ft, not to exceed 10% of storefront | — |
| M-1 Manufacturing District, M-2 Manufacturing District | 2 | 40 ft | 100 sq ft | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 6 | 6 ft | 16 sq ft | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 7 zones)

### R-1 Residence District, R-2 Residence District, R-3 Residence District, R-4 Residence District, R-5 Residence District, R-6 Residence District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Official Traffic Sign | — | Size determined by governmental agency | — | — | — | As required by agency | — | §166-43B(1)(a) |
| Nameplate/Home Occupation Sign | — | 6 sq ft total per property | — | — | — | On property; at dwelling, driveway, or premises entrance | — | §166-43B(1)(b); §166-43A |
| Identification Sign (Institutions) | — | 12 sq ft | — | — | — | On property, at schools, churches, hospitals, or similar institutions | — | §166-43B(1)(c) |
| Identification Sign (Multi-family or Development) | — | 20 sq ft | — | — | One per street frontage | On the same lot as the use to which it relates | — | §166-43B(1)(d) |
| Real Estate Sign (Single Home/Lot) | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | — | On property being advertised | — | §166-43B(1)(e); §166-43A |
| Temporary Contractor/Artisan Sign | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | — | On property under construction/improvement | — | §166-43B(1)(f); §166-43A |
| Nonconforming Use Sign | — | No larger than would be permitted in conforming use; Max 12 sq ft in residential zones | — | — | — | On property of nonconforming use | — | §166-43B(1)(g) |
| Directional Sign | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | — | On property | — | §166-43B(1)(h); §166-43A |

### C General Commercial District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Signs Allowed in Residence Districts | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | §166-43B(2)(a) |
| Business Sign (Wall or Facade Mounted) | — | 100 sq ft, limited to 10% of building facade area | — | — | One per building per road front | On or attached to principal facade | — | §166-43B(2)(c) |
| Freestanding Identification Sign (Individual Business) | 25 ft | 50 sq ft | — | — | 1 per lot or 1 per frontage if building fronts two roads | Freestanding on lot | — | §166-43B(2)(g); §166-43B(3)(b)[1][b] |
| Freestanding Identification or Pylon Sign (3+ Commercial/Office Uses) | 25 ft | 100 sq ft main sign + 30 sq ft per tenant | — | — | One per street frontage | Freestanding | — | §166-43B(2)(e); §166-43B(3)(b)[1][b] |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Temporary Banner or Sign (Township Sponsored/Recognized) | 6 ft | 6 sq ft | — | — | — | Flat against the building or freestanding; on Township property; NOT located in a sight triangle. | — | §166-43B(5)(c) |
| Political Sign | — | 16 sq ft | — | — | — | On private property | — | §166-43A |
| No-Smoking Sign (Municipal Buildings) | — | — | — | — | — | At each municipal building entrance and within areas where smoking is prohibited | — | §62-4A |
| No-Smoking Sign (20-Foot Perimeter) | — | — | — | — | — | On building and at 20-foot perimeter of entrances | — | §62-4B |
| No-Smoking Sign (Parks and Township Property) | — | — | — | — | — | On and adjacent to parks, recreation facilities, parking areas, driveways, drive aisles on Township property where public enters or gathers for recreational activities. | — | §62-4C |
| Handicapped Parking Sign (Regulation) | — | — | — | — | — | At designated handicapped parking spaces | — | §160-6.3 |

## Prohibited signs in West Deptford Township

- No sign, other than exempt signs (those authorized by Township Committee or authorized by Township Police for safety purposes), shall be erected without first obtaining a permit from the Township Zoning Officer.
- All signs, except directional signs, must be placed on the premises on which the use to which the sign relates is conducted. Off-premises advertising is not permitted.
- No sign shall be placed in a position that will cause danger to traffic by obscuring the view or be confused with a railroad or traffic control sign or signal (specifically, no red, green, or amber illumination where it could cause confusion).
- No sign other than official traffic signs shall be erected or placed within the line of any street, or project beyond or hang over a street, alley, sidewalk or other public space, except with a temporary permit for banners or signs as specified.
- No sign shall display a periodic change in the level of illumination or color of light. No animation, rotation, oscillation, flashing, shuttering, scintillation, emission of steam, smoke, or other visible matter is permitted. Any intentional motion by any means is prohibited.
- Changeable-copy signs shall not be changed more than once every eight hours. More frequent changes are considered animation and not permitted.
- The following types of signs are prohibited: sidewalk, sandwich board or A-frame signs; trailer, vehicle, mobile or transportable signs; and off-premises advertising signs.
- Any sign that is allowed to become dilapidated shall be removed at the owner or lessee's expense.
- Signs with form of illumination resulting in unintentional flashing or blinking (due to burnout or defect) must be repaired, removed, or replaced within 10 days of notification.
- No abandoned sign may be maintained or permitted. Abandoned signs must be abated by the owner within 30 days of abandonment.

## Signs exempt from permit in West Deptford Township

- No permit is required for official traffic signs.
- No permit is required for political signs, provided they are on private property, no larger than 16 square feet, and are removed within seven days after an election.
- No permit is required for temporary yard or garage sale signs, which must be removed within 48 hours after the sale.
- No permit is required for temporary real estate or artisan signs.
- No permit is required for nameplate signs not larger than 18 inches in area.
- The Zoning Officer may issue a temporary permit (maximum 30 days per event) for temporary banners or signs for Township-sponsored or recognized groups, community information and activities, Township-sponsored events or activities, registration of Township-sponsored recreational leagues, Township-recognized events, and such other types as may be authorized; these must be nonilluminated, not larger than six square feet, not exceeding six feet in height, and removed within seven days after the event.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Sign permit is required for all signs except those listed as exempt (see general exemptions).
- Exceptions to sign type, size, location, or height limitations may only be granted as a use variance by the Board of Adjustment upon a finding of appropriateness (variance process required).

## Full detail

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