Brick, NJ Accessory Structures: Shed & Carport Rules (2026)
Shed permit rules in Brick, NJ, also referred to as storage shed, backyard shed, or accessory building regulations, set size limits, setbacks, and when a building permit is required.
Key Facts
- Max shed height
- 12 feet
- Setback, sheds ≤100 sq ft
- half the shed's height
- Setback, sheds >100 sq ft
- full accessory-building yard depth
- Applies to
- single-family residential zones
- Governing section
- Township Code § 245-30
Summary
Brick Township caps single-family storage sheds at 12 feet in height under Code § 245-30, with side and rear setbacks tied to shed size: half the building's height for sheds under 100 square feet, full accessory-building yard depths above that.
Storage sheds in single-family residential zones shall not exceed 12 feet in height. Sheds having an overall floor area of up to 100 square feet shall be located no closer to the side and rear property lines than a distance equal to 1/2 the height of the structure. Storage sheds having a floor area greater than 100 square feet shall be erected in conformity with the side and rear yard depth requirements for accessory buildings in the respective zone.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4577344; v53 updated 2025-12-09; through 12-09-2025).
Full Breakdown
Brick Township's Code § 245-30 sets tiered standards for storage sheds in single-family residential zones. Height is capped at 12 feet. A shed with up to 100 square feet of floor area gets a shortcut setback: side and rear property-line distance equal to half the shed's height, so a 10-foot-tall shed needs just 5 feet from the line. Once floor area passes 100 square feet, that shortcut disappears, the shed must instead meet the full side and rear yard depth required for accessory buildings in whatever zone it sits in, per the Township's Schedule of Area, Yard and Building Requirements.
Violations & Fines
Noncompliant sheds violate Township Code Part 2 and are punishable under the Chapter 1, § 1-15 general penalty; each day the violation continues counts as a separate offense under § 245-329.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall can a storage shed be in Brick Township?
How close to my property line can a shed be built?
Sources & Official References
Other rules in Brick
How Brick compares: Shed Permit Requirements by City·Compare Brick to another location·View the New Jersey accessory structures overview
See something wrong?
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.
Shed & Carport Rules in Nearby Cities
How other cities in this county handle shed & carport rules.