South Toms River City Zoning Code
§ 26-13.2
Signs, Marquees, Awnings, Canopies, Fences and Hedges in Single-Family Residential Zones.
[1975 Code § 13-9.2]
a.
The following signs shall be permitted in the R-7, R-10 and R-15 Zones subject to the regulations set forth herein:
1.
Official municipal, County, State or Federal signs, including traffic and directional markers, and signs in connection with the identification, operation or protection of any public utility or municipal, County, State or Federal activity.
2.
A single nonilluminated nameplate sign not exceeding two square feet in area.
3.
Sign for a school or church or other permitted use of a similar nature, on the same lot therewith, for the purpose of displaying the name of the institution and its activities or services, provided that the area of such sign shall not exceed 20 square feet and that no one side shall exceed five feet in length; and, provided further, that not more than one such sign shall be erected on any one street frontage on any one property. Such sign may be illuminated by white light only and the total illumination for any side shall not exceed the equivalent of that given by a 150 watt incandescent bulb or a 40 watt fluorescent.
4.
Trespassing signs and signs indicating private ownership or roadways or other property, on the same premises therewith, provided that the area of such sign shall not exceed two square feet and shall be spaced at intervals of not less than 100 feet of street frontage.
5.
A single nonilluminated wood, metal or similar sign not exceeding four square feet in area, and on one side exceeding three feet in length, which advertises the sale, rental or lease of the premises upon which the sign is located. A variety or multiplicity of signs by the owner or various agents advertising the sale, rental or lease of the premises or a portion thereof is prohibited.
6.
A single sign denoting the architect, engineer and/or contractor, when placed upon the work under construction and not exceeding 16 square feet in area, and not to exceed five feet in any dimension. Such sign shall be removed within 30 days after the issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
7.
Temporary, emergency or nonadvertising signs, special event signs, commemorative signs, (directory) type signs listing various businesses as approved and limited to location, design and period of time, by the Mayor and Council.
8.
On any corner lot, no sign, fence or hedge shall be placed in such a manner as to obstruct vision between a height of 2.5 feet and 10 feet above the curb grade of the two intersecting streets, in the triangular area formed by the two intersecting street lines bounding the lot and by a line connecting points on each street line, located 30 feet from the intersection of the curblines.
b.
Awnings are permitted in any residential zone on any dwelling.
c.
Marquees and canopies are not permitted in any residential zone.
d.
Fences and hedges are permitted in any residential zone, provided, however, that in each instance, the fence or hedge conforms to and is governed by the following regulations:
1.
No fence shall:
[Amended 9-28-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-9]
(a)
Exceed six feet in height on the front, side and rear yards of the property; or
(b)
Be constructed or maintained on the front yard or the street side of the property beyond the front building line, or encroach on any public right-of-way; or
(c)
Be electrically charged; or
(d)
Be construed of barbed wire, pointed instruments, spikes or similar material, or have this type of material placed on or added to an existing fence.
2.
All fences shall:
(a)
Have all plant life growing on a fence conform to all limitations governing fences; and
(b)
Be properly supported and braced; and
(c)
Be symmetrical in appearance and conform to the definite pattern, size and uniformity of design, and
(d)
Be properly maintained and kept in good repair, appearance and clean condition.
3.
No hedge shall:
(b)
Be left unmaintained or untrimmed.
(c)
Any swimming pool permitted by this or any other ordinance of the Borough, which has a depth exceeding 12 inches, whether constructed within or on top of the ground shall be completely enclosed by a fence not less than four feet and not more than six feet in height.