# Sign Regulations in White Township, New Jersey

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

- **Jurisdiction:** White Township, New Jersey (NJ)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-jersey/white-township
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/14205678#14205678)

## At a glance

White Township, New Jersey regulates 20 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Freestanding Signs in the Nonresidential zones, R-1B Zone (Limited Business/ARC Development) zoning district are capped at 20 ft maximum tall and 64 sq ft, with a At least 15 ft from any property line. setback (Sec. §160-86F(1)-(6)). Most commercial signs in White Township require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (3 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 10 | Floodlights: must not project more than 18 inches above highest front wall elevation OR more than 20 feet above street level, whichever is less. | 32 sq ft | — |
| Residential districts | 2 | — | 8 sq ft | — |
| Nonresidential zones, R-1B Zone (Limited Business/ARC Development) | 8 | 20 ft maximum | 64 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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Illuminated Signs | Floodlights: must not project more than 18 inches above highest front wall elevation OR more than 20 feet above street level, whichever is less. | — | — | — | — | — | — | §160-86C(2) |
| Wall Sign (Projection Restriction) | — | — | — | — | — | Attached to wall. | — | §160-86C(3) |
| Window Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Displayed in window. | — | §160-86C(4) |
| Temporary Sign (New construction) | — | 32 sq ft | — | — | — | On premises where construction is occurring. | — | §160-86C(5)(a) |
| Temporary Sign (Seasonal Agricultural Crops) | — | 32 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | §160-86C(5)(b) |
| Real Estate Sign | — | 12 sq ft | — | — | — | On premises for lease, rent or sale. | — | §160-86C(7) |
| Church Sign | — | 16 sq ft | — | — | — | On church premises. | — | §160-86C(9) |
| Smoking Prohibited Sign | — | — | — | — | — | All places affected by ordinance. | — | §242-2 |

### Residential districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Nameplate or Customary Sign for Permitted Use | — | 2 sq ft | — | At least 10 ft from property line except street right-of-way. | 1 per premises | — | — | §160-86D(1) |
| Development or Institutional Accessory Sign | — | 8 sq ft | — | At least 10 ft from any property line. | 1 per permitted use | Accessory to permitted garden apartment, condo, hotel/motel, or institutionalized care facility. | — | §160-86D(2) |

### Nonresidential zones, R-1B Zone (Limited Business/ARC Development)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign (Building-Mounted) | — | Limited to 32 sq ft | — | — | — | Attached to a face of the building, including permanent canopies/marquees. | — | §160-86E(1)-(4) |
| Freestanding Sign | 20 ft maximum | 64 sq ft | — | At least 15 ft from any property line. | 1 per street frontage | One per street frontage, set back not less than 15 ft from property line. | — | §160-86F(1)-(6) |
| Directional or On-Site Information Sign | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | — | On-site only. | — | §160-86F(7) |
| Gasoline Service Station - Freestanding Sign | 10 to 20 ft (bottom at least 10 ft above ground, no part above 20 ft) | 30 sq ft per face (no more than 2 faces) | — | At least 10 ft within property line. | 1 per station | At least 10 ft inside property line. | — | §160-86G(1) |
| Gasoline Service Station - Freestanding Pylon Option | More than 15 ft | 40 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | §160-86G(2) |
| Gasoline Service Station - Directional Over Bay | Letters not to exceed 12 in height | 3 sq ft | — | — | 1 per entrance/bay | Over individual entrance doors/bays | — | §160-86G(3) |
| Gasoline Service Station - Pump Sign | — | 2 sq ft per pump | — | — | One per pump | On gasoline pump | — | §160-86G(4) |
| Gasoline Service Station - Temporary Seasonal Service | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | 1 | Inside property line | — | §160-86G(5) |

## Prohibited signs in White Township

- It is unlawful to erect, paint or relocate any signs without obtaining a sign erection permit from the Construction Official.
- Signs painted directly on any part of any building wall are prohibited.
- No sign shall be placed as to interfere with or be mistaken for a traffic light, emergency vehicle signal, or similar safety device.
- No sign shall be lighted by means of flashing, revolving, or intermittent illumination.
- Spotlights are specifically prohibited.
- No sign as permitted shall extend or project above the highest elevation of the wall to which it is attached.
- No sign shall have any moving or revolving parts or be illuminated with flashing, revolving, or intermittent lighting.
- No sign shall be located so as to cause a hazard to the traveling public.
- No freestanding sign shall have more than two faces. Any such sign shall not include an interior angle of more than 45°.
- No sign shall be permitted unless it complies with the requirements of § 160-86.

## Signs exempt from permit in White Township

- Signs deemed necessary to the public welfare by the Township, including but not limited to customary 'no trespassing' and traffic or circulation directing signs, are permitted in all zones, as long as they do not pertain to any company, individual, or business establishment or organization.
- Real estate signs (other than 'sold' signs), subject to specific requirements (nonilluminated, under 12 square feet, etc.), are permitted in all zones.
- A sign not more than 16 square feet in area advertising the name of a church on the church premises and its activities is permitted in all zones.
- Directional and on-site information signs ('enter', 'exit', restrooms) are not included in calculations for permitted signage and are permitted with size restrictions.
- Signs for the sale of seasonally produced agricultural crops, subject to requirements (grown on local farms, not more than 6 months, max 32 sq ft, etc.), are permitted.
- Smoking prohibition signs with letters at least one inch in height or the international symbol are required and permitted under Section 242-2.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Permit required: A sign erection permit from the Construction Official is required for any erection, painting, or relocation of signs.
- For freestanding gasoline station signs exceeding certain dimensions (over 15 feet high or 40 square feet), two sets of detailed plans must be submitted and approved by the Planning Board, showing wind-resistance calculations and signed/sealed by an architect or professional engineer.
- The Construction Official shall only issue permits for signs specifically allowed for the premises and zone district.
- Permits are required for temporary signs used as accessory to new construction or alteration (after construction permit issuance).

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