# Sign Regulations in Wrightstown Borough, New Jersey

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Wrightstown Borough, New Jersey (NJ)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-jersey/wrightstown-borough
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/12544696#12544696)

## At a glance

Wrightstown Borough, New Jersey regulates 35 sign types across 6 zoning districts. Freestanding Signs in the General Commercial District zoning district are capped at 18 ft tall and 80 sq ft per visible side, with a 15 ft from property line, 50 ft from other freestanding signs setback (Sec. §175-7C). Most commercial signs in Wrightstown Borough require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (6 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 16 | 6 ft | 32 sq ft | — |
| General Commercial District | 8 | 18 ft | 80 sq ft or 15% of principal facade, whichever is smaller | — |
| R-C Residential Commercial District | 3 | 15 ft (top), 8 ft (bottom above grade) | 12 sq ft | — |
| Office Campus District | 6 | — | 80 sq ft | — |
| Office Campus District (Office Parks), Office Campus District (Office Complex) | 6 | — | 80 sq ft | — |
| Mixed Use District | 1 | — | — | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 6 zones)

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Temporary Sign (Contractor/Architect/Tradesman/Artisan - Residential) | — | 9 sq ft | — | — | 1 per contractor per residential lot | On residential lot where work is being conducted | — | §175-4A(1), (3) |
| Temporary Sign (Contractor/Architect/Tradesman/Artisan - Nonresidential) | — | 32 sq ft | — | — | 1 per nonresidential site | On nonresidential site where work is being conducted | — | §175-4A(2), (3) |
| Temporary Sign (Development/Subdivision) | — | 32 sq ft | — | — | 1 per site (<=10 acres), 2 per site (>10 acres with more than one road frontage) | On site with preliminary site plan/subdivision approval | — | §175-4B |
| Temporary Real Estate Sign (Residential Use) | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | 1 per lot (2 if multi-frontage) | On residential lot being offered for sale/rent | — | §175-4C |
| Temporary Real Estate Sign (Nonresidential Use) | 6 ft | 20 sq ft | — | — | 1 per lot (2 if multi-frontage) | On nonresidential lot being offered for sale/rent | — | §175-4C |
| Temporary Sign/Banner (Educational/Charitable/Civic/Religious Events) | 6 ft | 32 sq ft | — | — | 4 per activity | As permitted citywide | — | §175-4D |
| Temporary Sign/Banner (Special/Limited Commercial Events) | — | 20 sq ft | — | — | 2 per activity | As permitted citywide | — | §175-4F |
| Permanent Identification Sign (Residential Subdivision Entrance) | — | 32 sq ft | — | — | 1 per entrance | At entrance to residential subdivision | — | §175-6A(1) |

### General Commercial District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Facade Sign | — | 80 sq ft or 15% of principal facade, whichever is smaller | — | — | 1 per business | On business facade | — | §175-7B |
| Freestanding Sign | 18 ft | 80 sq ft per visible side | — | 15 ft from property line, 50 ft from other freestanding signs | 1 per business | On lot, subject to setbacks | — | §175-7C |
| Freestanding Sign (Shopping Center) | 18 ft (main); 8 ft for 2nd sign in shopping centers >=20 acres | 80 sq ft per visible side | — | 15 ft from property line, 50 ft from other freestanding signs, min 8 ft ground clearance except ground-mounted | Max 2 per shopping center | On shopping center property | — | §175-7E |
| Facade Sign (Shopping Center Tenant) | — | 80 sq ft or 15% of facade, whichever is smaller | — | — | 1 per tenant | On tenant facade | — | §175-7E(2) |
| Canopy Sign (Shopping Center Tenant) | — | 3 sq ft | — | — | 1 per business | On canopy of tenant in shopping center | — | §175-7E(3) |
| Directional Sign | — | 3 sq ft | — | — | As needed | As needed on lot | — | §175-7D, §175-7E(4) |
| Service Bay Sign (Gasoline Stations / Public Garages) | — | 20 sq ft | — | — | Max 3 | Located over each service bay | — | §175-7F(1) |
| Station Service Indication Sign (Gasoline Station / Public Garage) | — | — | — | — | — | At locations of air and water | — | §175-7F(2) |

### Office Campus District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign | — | 80 sq ft | — | 15 ft from property line, 50 ft from other freestanding sign, 8 ft ground clearance (except ground-mounted) | 1 per lot except as otherwise regulated | On lot (not within 150 ft of another freestanding sign) | — | §175-9A, §175-9C(1) |
| Tenant Suite Sign (Multitenant with no common lobby) | — | 3 sq ft | — | — | 1 per tenant | At main entrance of tenant suite | — | §175-9B(2), §175-9C(2)(a)[1] |
| Building Identification Sign (under 25 ft) | — | 10 sq ft | — | — | 1 per building | On building | — | §175-9C(2)(a)[2][a], §175-9C(2)(b-d) |
| Building Identification Sign (over 25 ft) | — | 20 sq ft | — | — | 1 per building | On building | — | §175-9C(2)(a)[2][b], §175-9C(2)(b-d) |
| Directory Sign (Multitenant, no common lobby, 20,000 sq ft+ / 5+ tenants) | — | 32 sq ft | — | — | 1 per site entrance | Located to allow motorists to safely read | — | §175-9C(3) |
| Directional Sign | — | 3 sq ft | — | — | 1 per exterior entrance | At entrances or interior of site (not at primary frontage) | — | §175-9C(4) |

## Prohibited signs in Wrightstown Borough

- No sign shall be placed in such a position that it will cause danger to traffic or obscure the view of traffic entering a street.
- No sign (other than an official or directional sign) shall be erected within the official right-of-way of any street unless specifically authorized by ordinance or regulations.
- All signs must be permanently fixed to the ground or attached to a building or structure in conformance with state statutes and borough ordinances.
- No sign shall state or imply that a property may be used for any purpose not permitted under the Borough Zoning Ordinance in that zoning district.
- Signs and attachments advertising an establishment or use no longer in existence or a product no longer available must be removed by the property owner within seven days after business closing date.
- Signs without proper zoning permits and sign registrations shall be removed upon receipt of written notice of violation from the Zoning Officer.
- All signs must be constructed of durable materials and kept in good repair; signs in disrepair must be fixed within 30 days of notice or removed, and dangerous conditions must be eliminated immediately.
- Minimum letter size for all signs (except certain exemptions) is three inches.
- Building numbers with letter sizes or numbers exceeding limits count as signs.
- The following signs are prohibited: moving, flashing, blinking or twinkling light signs (except stationary time-and-temperature displays); signs causing radio or television interference; signs obstructing fire escapes, windows or egress/in-gress; signs interfering with required ventilation; signs which may confuse or dangerously distract drivers; series of signs forming an advertisement placed parallel to the highway; signs simulating official or safety signs; rooftop signs; signs attached to/painted on walls, trees, fences, utility poles, rocks, curbs, walks, lamps, hydrants, benches, bridges (with limited exceptions); mobile signs; signs on vehicles parked or located conspicuously; off-site commercial advertising signs; home profession signs; billboards; portable signs.
- No sign (except certain required directional devices) may be placed or extend above the roof of any building.
- Official governmental signs that can be regulated must conform with the zone where placed.

## Signs exempt from permit in Wrightstown Borough

- Official government signs, 'no hunting' signs, and 'no trespassing' signs do not require an application for a construction permit or posting of fees.
- No fee is required for signs erected by public schools, churches, hospitals, nonprofit organizations or civic nonprofit organizations.
- Signs required by law are permitted.
- "Flag" displaying an official government symbol is not considered a sign.
- Attached 'no trespassing,' 'no fishing,' 'no hunting,' and similar warning signs or safety signs are exempt from the prohibition on attaching signs to certain structures.
- Periodic maintenance of a nonconforming sign does not result in loss of its legal nonconforming status.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A zoning approval and sign registration is required for every sign erected or maintained in the borough, excluding temporary signs and banners.
- A site plan review is required for any sign that is structurally changed or requires a variance.
- All shopping center signs must be approved as part of the subdivision/site plan process by the Joint Land Use Board.
- All facade signs in a shopping center must be approved by the Joint Land Use Board.
- Review and approval of the location and landscaping of subdivision/development identification signs must be part of preliminary subdivision or site plan approval.
- All sign zoning applications and sign registration forms must include a completed application, property owner authorization, sign sketch with dimensions, building facade sketch, and a plot plan showing location for freestanding signs.

## Full detail

This page publishes an overview of every zoning district plus a sample of 3 districts in full. Complete zone-by-zone requirements for all 6 zoning districts in Wrightstown Borough — every sign type, every field — are available with a free PermitPal account: https://app.permitpal.io/?address=Wrightstown+Borough+NJ&override=true&utm_source=landing&utm_medium=city-page&utm_campaign=city-wrightstown-borough

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