# Sign Regulations in Winslow Township, New Jersey

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Winslow Township, New Jersey (NJ)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-jersey/winslow-township
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/34620633#34620633)

## At a glance

Winslow Township, New Jersey regulates 30 sign types across 4 zoning districts. Temporary Direction Sign (Real Estate Open House)s in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 30 inches from ground tall, 24 inches width x 18 inches height; no higher than 30 inches from ground, and 24 inches wide, with a Minimum 3 feet from paved cartway. setback (Sec. §294-129L(6)). Most commercial signs in Winslow Township require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (4 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 17 | 30 inches from ground | 50 square feet | — |
| Residential Districts | 9 | 30 inches from ground | 50 square feet | — |
| Commercial Districts, Industrial Districts | 10 | 20 feet | 75 square feet | — |
| Pinelands Areas | 2 | — | Only size necessary to convey directions. | — |

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

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Attached Sign | No sign higher than the level of the second floor window in a two-or-more story building; not higher than the lowest point of the roofline in a single story building. | — | — | — | — | On a building with principal support being the building. | — | §294-129B (Definitions), §294-129I (Illuminated signs), §294-129U (Permit required) |
| Window Sign (Temporary) | — | 30% of all available window space on the wall on which the window signs are located. | — | — | — | In or on a window of a building, visible from outside. | — | §294-129B (Definitions), §294-129L(4), §294-129C(9), §294-129U |
| Real Estate Sign | — | 12 square feet (6 square feet in residential districts) | — | — | One per lot frontage | On property for sale or lease; one per lot frontage. | — | §294-129J |
| Development Sign (Temporary) | 6 feet | 20 square feet | — | Cannot interfere with traffic; must not be within public right-of-way after sale of property. | One per major subdivision | Entrance of subdivision on property owned by developer. | — | §294-129L(5) |
| Development Sign (Permanent) | 10 feet | 50 square feet | — | — | One per major subdivision | At main entrance to subdivision; may be within an island or entrance design on dedicated land. | — | §294-129Q(1)-(3) |
| Temporary Direction Sign (Real Estate Open House) | 30 inches from ground | 24 inches width x 18 inches height; no higher than 30 inches from ground | 24 inches | Minimum 3 feet from paved cartway. | One per lot or within 500 feet of another sign | In or on the ground; not within 3 feet of paved cartway or within 500 feet of other temporary direction sign along right-of-way. | — | §294-129L(6) |
| Agricultural Establishment Sign - Four-Lane Highway | 15 feet | 50 square feet | — | — | No more than two per direction per road | Along four-lane state or federal highway. | — | §294-129K |
| Agricultural Establishment Sign - Other Roads | 15 feet | 32 square feet | — | — | No more than two per direction per road | Along roads other than four-lane state or federal highways. | — | §294-129K |

### Residential Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Development Sign (Permanent) | 10 feet | 50 square feet | — | — | One per major subdivision | At main entrance to subdivision; may be within an island or entrance design. | — | §294-129Q(1)-(3) |
| Development Sign (Temporary) | 6 feet | 20 square feet | — | Not within right-of-way after sale of subdivision; may be moved among entrances. | One per major subdivision | At subdivision entrance on developer's property. | — | §294-129L(5) |
| Development Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | §294-129B (Definitions) |
| Real Estate Sign | — | 6 square feet | — | — | One per lot frontage | On property for sale or lease; one per lot frontage. | — | §294-129J |
| Temporary Direction Sign (Real Estate Open House) | 30 inches from ground | 24 inches width x 18 inches height; max 30 inches high | 24 inches | Minimum 3 feet from paved cartway. | One per lot or within 500 feet of another sign | On the day of open house; not within 3 feet of paved cartway or within 500 feet of another sign. | — | §294-129L(6) |
| Information and Direction Sign (Nameplate) | — | 1 square foot (nameplate), 2 square feet (address/street number) | — | — | — | Within property line; attached or freestanding. | — | §294-129P(1), §294-129U(1) |
| Functional Sign / Warning Sign | — | 2 square feet | — | — | — | — | — | §294-129P(2), §294-129U(3)-(4) |
| Historic Sign | — | 2 square feet | — | — | — | On structure of historic significance. | — | §294-129M |

### Commercial Districts, Industrial Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Attached Wall Sign (Single-Use Building) | No higher than the level of the second floor window in a two-or-more story building nor above the lowest roofline in a single-story building. | 75 square feet | — | — | One per frontage, plus one more for multi-frontage lots (may add freestanding instead). | On the front facade of business/building. | — | §294-129R(3), §294-129G, §294-129I |
| Attached Wall Sign (Multiple Occupancy Shopping Center) | — | 25 square feet (each individual tenancy sign) | — | — | One per tenant facade | Facade-mounted for each tenant. | — | §294-129R(2), §294-129I |
| Ground-Mounted Sign | 15 feet | 50 square feet | — | Setback from right-of-way required. | — | Setback from right-of-way. | — | §294-129R(4), §294-129I |
| Freestanding Sign - Major Roads | 20 feet | 75 square feet | — | — | One per frontage, can substitute attached sign for freestanding on lots with multiple street frontage (see additional requirements §294-129R(8)). | Along Cross Keys Road, Route 73, or White Horse Pike. | — | §294-129R(6), §294-129I |
| Freestanding Sign - Other Areas | 15 feet (bottom of sign minimum 8 feet above grade) | 75 square feet | — | — | One per frontage; can add one for corner/multifrontage lots. See §294-129R(8). | Other commercial/industrial areas (not major roads). | — | §294-129R(6), §294-129I |
| Principal Identification Sign (Shopping Center) | 20 feet | 75 square feet | — | — | — | — | — | §294-129R(5), §294-129I |
| Banner/Flag/Pennant (Temporary - Grand Opening or Special Sale) | — | — | — | — | — | On business property in commercial/industrial districts. | — | §294-129C(3) |
| Attached or Freestanding Sign (Nonprofit Institutions) | 10 feet for freestanding | 30 sq ft freestanding / 10% of wall area if attached | — | — | One per street frontage | One per street frontage. | — | §294-129O |

## Prohibited signs in Winslow Township

- Flashing, blinking, twinkling, animated, moving or projected signs of any type or signs which present an illusion of movement are prohibited, except a static time and/or temperature display on an otherwise permitted sign.
- No sign may be erected or maintained on a lot, tract or parcel unless the message on the sign directly relates to the use, sale, or lease of that lot, tract or parcel; except limited off-tract signs for churches or fraternal organizations under specific standards.
- Banners, flags, pennants, tents and similar devices are prohibited except for new business openings or special events in commercial or industrial districts, limited to 14 days and no more than four times a year.
- All mobile signs are prohibited.
- No sign shall be placed in such a position that it causes or is likely to cause danger to vehicular or pedestrian traffic on any street, sidewalk or right-of-way. No sign other than an official sign may be placed within the right-of-way of any Township or county road.
- No sign shall be attached, affixed or painted on trees, fences, rocks, curbs, walks, hydrants, benches or bridges, except for warning signs indicating no trespassing and the like.
- No signs with any lighting or control mechanism that may cause radio or television interference shall be erected.
- No vehicle shall be regularly parked, stopped or located to be used as or considered as a sign.
- Permanent window signs are prohibited except as otherwise permitted.
- No signs which in any way simulate official, directional or warning signs erected or maintained by the State of New Jersey, Camden County or Winslow Township or any agency concerned with public safety shall be erected.
- No signs, except such directional signs required by aeronautical authorities, shall be placed, inscribed or supported upon a roof or on any structure which extends above the roof, and no sign shall project above the main cornice line of the building.
- No sign shall have a message or logo that is lewd, licentious or advocates an act in violation of any law.

## Signs exempt from permit in Winslow Township

- Any sign inside a structure or building which is not visible from outside the building is exempt from sign regulations.
- Residential nameplate and address signs are exempt from permit requirements.
- Official signs (as defined in the ordinance) are exempt from permit requirements.
- Warning signs (as defined in the ordinance, e.g., no trespassing) are exempt from permit requirements.
- Functional signs (directional, information or public service signs as defined) are exempt from permit requirements.
- Temporary signs that comply with the specific standards of §294-129L are exempt from permit requirements.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- The location of the permanent development sign must be approved by the Planning Board at the time of preliminary subdivision approval.
- Upon application for a use variance or other approval to permit a nonconforming use, the sign for said use must be approved by the Planning Board.
- If a proposed sign does not comply with ordinance provisions, an application for variance may be made to the Planning Board.

## Full detail

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