Manasquan City Zoning Code
§ 35-25.2
Permitted Signs.
[1972 Code § 107-80; Ord. No. 1097; Ord. No. 1273; Ord. No. 1981-006 § 1; amended 10-3-2022 by Ord. No. 2380-22]
a.
The following signs shall be permitted in the R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4 and R-5 zones:
1.
For each dwelling unit, one unlighted nameplate not exceeding one square foot in area and bearing the name of the occupant.
2.
For any structure other than a dwelling unit, one identification sign not exceeding eight square feet, except a church bulletin board, which shall not exceed 18 square feet. Signs erected for use under this section may be illuminated with a constant source of light, provided that the light is shielded to prevent glare and annoyance to adjacent residential uses.
3.
A sign advertising the premises upon which it is located "for sale" or "for rent," not exceeding four square feet in area. Not more than one sign shall be permitted.
4.
Signs designating entrances or exits to or from a parking area are permitted and shall not exceed two square feet each.
5.
Development signs designed for advertising the sale or development of the premises upon which they are erected, when erected in connection with the development of the premises by a builder, contractor, developer or other persons interested in such sale or development, may be erected and maintained, provided that:
(a)
The size of any sign is not in excess of six square feet; and
(b)
Not more than one sign is placed upon any property; and
(c)
Any such sign shall be removed by the developer within three weeks of the final sale of the property; and
(d)
Any freestanding sign shall not exceed four feet in height and shall not be closer than three feet from any property line and shall not be located in any manner which will impede full vehicular visibility at street intersections, driveways or exits. A sign permit is not required for such temporary contractor signs.
6.
Directional signs indicating the location and direction of premises in the Borough available for or in process of development in the Borough, but not erected upon such premises, and having inscribed thereon the name of the owner, developer, builder or agent may be erected, by permit, and maintained, provided that:
7.
Private driveway signs indicating the private nature of a driveway or trespassing signs, provided that the size of any such sign shall not exceed two square feet.
b.
The following signs shall be permitted in B-1, B-2, C and I zones:
1.
Any sign displayed flat against the wall of a building and which does not project above the roof line. Only one sign per face of a building for each business occupying that building shall be permitted and the total sign area on any building face shall not exceed two square feet for each foot of building frontage.
2.
Free-standing signs supported by one or more columns or uprights which are firmly embedded in the ground, subject to the following restrictions:
(a)
Exposed guide wires, chains or other connections shall not be made a permanent support of a free-standing sign.
(b)
The total aggregate surface area of the sign shall not exceed nine square feet. The maximum height of the sign shall not exceed 10 feet nor shall the sign be closer than six inches to the ground.
(c)
The sign shall be in conformity with the character of the zone and other signs in the zone so that it blends in with the overall architectural scheme.
(d)
The sign shall be set back at least 10 feet from the curbline.
3.
A sign advertising the premises upon which it is located "for sale" or "for rent," not exceeding four square feet in area. Not more than one sign shall be permitted.
4.
Development signs designed for advertising the sale or development of the premises upon which they are erected, when erected in connection with the development of the premises by a builder, contractor, developer or other persons interested in such sale or development, may be erected and maintained, provided that:
(a)
The size of any sign is not in excess of six square feet; and
(b)
Not more than one sign is placed upon any property; and
(c)
Any such sign shall be removed by the developer within three weeks of the final sale of the property; and
(d)
Any freestanding sign shall not exceed four feet in height and shall not be closer than three feet from any property line and shall not be located in any manner which will impede full vehicular visibility at street intersections, driveways or exits. A sign permit is not required for such temporary contract signs.
5.
The total aggregate surface area of all signs on a lot in the B-1, B-2, B-3, C and I zones shall not exceed 100 square feet.