N.J. Admin. Code § 16:41C-8.8

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 9, May 6, 2024

Section 16:41C-8.8 - Off-premise signs on bridges or overhead structures

(a) Off-premise signs within the highway right-of-way shall be prohibited on any bridge, overpass, building, or other structure that spans a highway or ramp, except as provided in (b) below.

(b) Off-premise signs shall be permitted on railroad bridges within the highway right-of-way that meet the following requirements:

1. The sign shall be maintained within the limits of the existing structural steel;

2. The sign shall not exceed the maximum dimensions for the specific highway; and

3. Each side of a railroad bridge shall be permitted separately and only one permit shall be issued per side.

(c) The following off-premise signs within the highway right-of-way shall be prohibited on any railroad bridge, overpass, building, or other structure that spans a highway or ramp:

1. Any sign that is internally illuminated; and

2. Any multi-message sign.

(d) This section shall not apply to official highway signs and notices that are erected and maintained in conformance with the MUTCD.

(e) The inclusion of off-premise signs on bridges, in the application of spacing requirements for off-premise signs, shall be made pursuant to the provisions of 16:41C-8.1(a).

N.J. Admin. Code § 16:41C-8.8

Adopted by 47 N.J.R. 540(a), effective 3/2/2015

Recodified from 16:41C-8.7 by 49 N.J.R. 3782(a), effective 12/4/2017