Freestanding signs are permitted within all nonresidential zones and in conjunction with the gas stations in the B-1 B-2, B-3, and M-1 Zones. See Subsection 23-7.11, Conditional Uses.

Freestanding signs are part of the maximum total signage area on lots with the approved minimum lot width.

A maximum of one freestanding sign is permitted for each property.

Total freestanding sign area within the B-3 Zone shall not exceed 32 square feet per side, and both sides shall be considered part of the maximum total signage of 20% of the building facade. Within the B-3 Zone, the height of any freestanding sign shall be a maximum of 15 feet, with the bottom of the sign five feet above grade.

Total freestanding sign area within the B-1 and B-2 Zones shall not exceed 16 square feet per side and both sides shall be considered part of the maximum total sign area percentage of the front principal building facade. The height in the above zones shall be a maximum of six feet, with the bottom of the sign a minimum of two feet above grade. The traffic safety section of the Police Department must approve the sign location.

Total freestanding sign area within the B-1A, M-1 and M-2 Zone shall not exceed 24 square feet per side, and both sides shall be considered part of the maximum total sign area percentage of the front principal building facade. The height in the above zones shall be a maximum of six feet with the bottom of the sign a minimum of two feet above grade. The traffic safety section of the Police Department must approve the sign location.

Gas station signs within the B-2, B-3, and M-1 Zones shall be a maximum of 20 feet high. See Subsection 23-7.12.

All freestanding signs, if illuminated, shall be illuminated by a nonflashing light.

All signage locations adjacent to the state highway must be approved by the NJDOT as to the appropriate right-of-way setback. Neither the sign support nor any sign projection can overhang the recommended NJDOT right-of-way line, and the freestanding sign support must be located at a ten-foot minimum setback from the right-of-way.

Business name lettering on freestanding signs along the state highway shall be a minimum of eight inches high but not more than one foot high.

"Malls," defined as attached, multiple, side-by-side unit retail of more than two retail establishments, are permitted one freestanding sign not to exceed 50 square feet on each side with both sides computed into the maximum total signage area of the mall. The maximum total signage area of a mall is 25% of the building facade.