Spring Lake Heights
City Zoning Code
City Zoning Code
§ 22-610.6
Signs Permitted in Residential Zones.
[Ord. #6-1989, § 610.6]
a.
Nameplates. Not more than one nameplate sign identifying the occupant of the building and which may designate the profession of the occupant may be erected in a residential zone, provided that such sign shall not exceed two square feet. No sign permit shall be required for such nameplate sign.
b.
Special Event Signs.
1.
Not more than one special event sign announcing or advertising an educational, civic, or religious special event may be erected or maintained per property.
2.
The sign shall not exceed 24 square feet in area.
3.
A sign may be erected for a period not to exceed 21 days either continuously or in aggregate during any one calendar year.
4.
No special event sign shall be erected within a sight triangle as defined in this chapter.
c.
Election Campaign Signs.
1.
No more than one election campaign sign supporting or making a statement concerning a local, County, State or Federal election may be erected or maintained on a property.
2.
The sign shall not exceed 12 square feet in area.
3.
No sign shall be erected more than 21 days prior to the election and no sign shall remain more than seven days after the election.
4.
No election sign shall be erected within a sight triangle as defined in this chapter.
5.
No election sign shall be erected on publicly owned property or publicly owned rights-of-way.
d.
Informational and Directional Signs.
1.
Signs containing street number designations, household nameplates, postal boxes, historical markers, directional signs and advisory signs such as but not limited to "Private Property", "No Soliciting", "No Trespassing", "Warning Dog", shall be permitted provided that they do not exceed two square feet in area.
2.
Pavement markings, "One-Way", "Do Not Enter" or "Stop" signs designed and utilized to control the flow of traffic on property are permitted.
e.
Traffic Control Devices and Signs. All signs and signals owned or operated by the Borough, County, State or United States of America are permitted. No sign permit shall be required.
f.
Flags. One flag of the United States of America, State of New Jersey, or the Borough of Spring Lake Heights shall be displayed on a property at one time. The flag pole shall not exceed 35 feet in height and the flag shall not exceed the dimensions of five feet by eight feet.
g.
For Sale/Rent/Lease Signs Which do Not Exceed Four Square Feet in Area.
1.
Not more than one sign may be erected or maintained on a property advertising the availability of the property or a structure located on the property or a portion thereof.
2.
Within seven days of the execution of a contract of sale or lease, the sign shall be removed from the premises, during which time, the sign may be modified to indicate that the premises has been sold/leased.
h.
Development Signs.
1.
One sign at the entrance to a development noting the name of the development, the developer and any professionals or contractors. The sign shall not exceed 24 square feet in area.
2.
One sign in front of each model home giving the name of the model and other pertinent information. The sign shall not exceed four square feet in area.
i.
Posted "Warning", "No Trespassing" and "Danger" signs not exceeding two square feet are permitted, and no sign permit shall be required.