Red Bank, NJ Accessory Structures: Carport Rules (2026)

Red Bank Borough Code Chapter 490 (Planning and Development Regulations), Article X (Zoning), regulates carports as accessory structures rather than principal buildings. Detached accessory structures must be located in other than a front yard and, when in a side or rear yard, must be set back at least 8 feet from all lot lines unless a more restrictive setback applies in the zone district. Storage sheds under 100 square feet of floor area and under 10 feet in height may sit as close as 3 feet from a side or rear lot line, but a typical carport exceeds those thresholds and remains subject to the 8-foot setback. No detached accessory structure in any residential zone may be less than 5 feet from the principal building. Maximum accessory-structure size is 500 square feet of gross floor area; anything larger is treated as a principal structure and must meet principal-use setbacks. Building permits and zoning verification are issued through the Red Bank Planning and Zoning Department at 90 Monmouth Street (732-530-2753), with construction also subject to the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code (NJAC 5:23). Confirm any carport-specific provisions for your zone district with the Planning and Zoning Department before applying.