# Sign Regulations in West Long Branch Borough, New Jersey

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

- **Jurisdiction:** West Long Branch Borough, New Jersey (NJ)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-jersey/west-long-branch-borough
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/36233663#36233663)

## At a glance

West Long Branch Borough, New Jersey regulates 22 sign types across 4 zoning districts. Free-Standing Signs in the NC Neighborhood/Commercial Zone zoning district are capped at 12 ft. tall and 30 sq. ft. per side, with a Minimum 20 feet from street line or boundary of residence zone setback (Sec. § 18-7.1.b.2-.3).

## Sign rules by zoning district (4 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| R-22 Residential Zone, R-15 Residential Zone, R-10 Residential Zone, Institutional Zone, RP Residential Professional Zone | 8 | 42 inches | 12 sq. ft. | — |
| NC Neighborhood/Commercial Zone | 7 | 12 ft. | 30 sq. ft. per side | — |
| HC Highway Commercial Zone | 4 | 20 ft. | 50 sq. ft. (aggregate for 2 sides) | — |
| MF-1 Zone, SH-1 Zone | 4 | 12 ft. | 30 sq. ft. per side | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 4 zones)

### R-22 Residential Zone, R-15 Residential Zone, R-10 Residential Zone, Institutional Zone, RP Residential Professional Zone

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Decorative Non-Illuminated Sign (House/Family Name/Address) | — | 1 sq. ft. | — | — | — | — | — | § 18-7.1.a.1 |
| Temporary Sale or Rental Sign | — | 4 sq. ft. | — | At least 6 feet from curb or pavement edge if no curb. | — | — | — | § 18-7.1.a.2 |
| Temporary Open House Sign - On Site | 42 inches | 3 sq. ft. | 18 inches x 24 inches | — | 1 on site | On lot or building being sold | — | § 18-7.1.a.2A(a)-(e) |
| Temporary Open House Sign - Off Site Directional | 42 inches | 3 sq. ft. | 18 inches x 24 inches | — | 1 off site | Off site (not on private property without written permission) | — | § 18-7.1.a.2A(a)-(e) |
| Temporary Construction Sign | — | 12 sq. ft. | — | — | — | — | — | § 18-7.1.a.3 |
| Official Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | § 18-7.1.a.4 |
| Recreation Area Identification Sign | — | 12 sq. ft. per side | — | — | — | — | — | § 18-7.1.a.5 |
| School/Church/Public Building Identification Sign | — | 8 sq. ft. per side | — | Minimum 15 feet from street or property line | 1 per use | Within the lot, not closer than 15 feet from any street or property line. | — | § 18-7.1.a.7 |

### NC Neighborhood/Commercial Zone

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Facade Sign | — | — | — | — | 1 per permitted use/activity | Front facade of building | — | § 18-7.1.b.1 |
| Free-Standing Sign | 12 ft. | 30 sq. ft. per side | — | Minimum 20 feet from street line or boundary of residence zone | 1 | — | — | § 18-7.1.b.2-.3 |
| Temporary Lease, Sale, or Construction Sign | — | 8 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 | Within property lines of the premises | — | § 18-7.1.b.4 |
| Professional/Administration Office Sign | — | 8 sq. ft. per side | — | Minimum 10 feet from street/property line | 1 | Minimum 10 feet from any street/property line | — | § 18-7.1.b.5 |
| Public Convenience Sign | — | 1 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 per sign type | — | — | § 18-7.1.b.6 |
| Window/Door Business Sign | — | 6 sq. ft. (total) | — | — | No more than 2 per business | On window and/or door | — | § 18-7.1.b.7 |
| Awning Valance Business Sign | — | 8 sq. ft. | — | — | — | Valance of an awning | — | § 18-7.1.b.8 |

### HC Highway Commercial Zone

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | — | — | — | — | Max 2 (1 per facade, for up to 2 facades) | On each of two facades | — | § 18-7.1.c.1 |
| Freestanding Sign | 20 ft. | 50 sq. ft. (aggregate for 2 sides) | — | Minimum 20 ft from public street, parking area, or driveway; Minimum 50 ft from residence zone boundary; Bottom edge at least 4 ft above ground | 1 | — | — | § 18-7.1.c.2 and c.4 |
| Traffic Directional/Control Sign (Freestanding) | 6 ft. | 4 sq. ft. per side | — | — | — | On premises | — | § 18-7.1.c.3 |
| Temporary Lease, Sale, or Construction Sign | — | 8 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 | Within property lines of the premises | — | § 18-7.1.c.5 |

## Prohibited signs in West Long Branch Borough

- No person shall paste, glue, tack or otherwise post any sign, placard, advertisement, or inscription whatever, nor shall any person erect or cause to be erected any sign whatever on any public lands or highways or roads adjacent to a park.
- No temporary signs are permitted in residential (R-22, R-15, R-10), institutional, RP Residential Professional, NC Neighborhood/Commercial, HC Highway Commercial, MF-1, and SH-1 zones unless they are specifically permitted and comply with the stated conditions for such permission; contractor and tradesman signs for services such as landscaping, painting, siding, construction, plumbing, heating, electrical or similar services are specifically prohibited, regardless of whether or not the property owner consents.
- Business signs and free-standing signs may not interfere with the safe functioning of any traffic control signal or directional device.
- No flashing or animated signs are permitted.
- The posting of signs that do not comply with the allowable size, illumination, and location requirements set out in each zoning district is prohibited.
- Any person or entity who places a prohibited or non-permitted sign in the districts encompassed is in violation and subject to penalties set forth in Section 1-5.

## Signs exempt from permit in West Long Branch Borough

- Official signs erected by the Borough of West Long Branch, Monmouth County, the State or Federal Government.
- The Borough is exempted to the extent that it shall post signs noting prohibitions, as required.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Sign location and features in the HC Highway Commercial Zone may be subject to further restriction by the Planning Board or Borough Engineer based upon the overall site plan of the application.
- No explicit requirement for a master sign plan, sign plan, or variance hearing for general sign installation is stated in the given sections.

## Full detail

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