Toms River, NJ Sign Regulations: Holiday Displays (2026)

Outdoor holiday decorations are exempt, provided that they do not advertise a product or establishment.

(8) Special events signs. Special events signs are exempt, provided that the event advertised has been approved by the Zoning Officer, and provided that the sign is not erected for a period longer than 30 days prior to the event. Special events signs must be removed no later than seven days after the advertised event.

(9) Subdivision sign. One nonilluminated sign advertising premises under development shall be exempt, provided that the same does not exceed 40 square feet in area nor eight feet in height.

(10) Temporary window signs. Any window sign meeting the definition of a temporary sign is exempt.

(11) Traffic or other municipal signs. Any sign erected by the Township of Toms River, County of Ocean or State of New Jersey or required to be erected by law; and no-trespassing or no-hunting signs, provided that the same do not exceed two square feet in area, are exempt.

(12) Signs painted on or attached to motor vehicles or trailers or other portable devices. Signs painted on or attached to motor vehicles or trailers or other portable devices are exempt, provided that such signs pertain to the function of the vehicle or to the business of its owner. The parking or storing of these motor vehicles, trailers or portable devices is prohibited, except:

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