Toms River, NJ Accessory Structures: Shed & Carport Rules (2026)
Shed permit rules in Toms River, 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
- Threshold
- 200 square feet
- Under 200 sf
- zoning permit only
- Over 200 sf
- full development permit
- UCC shed fee
- $90 (over 200 sf)
- Plot plan needs
- licensed engineer/architect
Summary
Toms River Township requires a permit for any shed: structures over 200 square feet need a full development permit with an engineer- or architect-prepared plot plan, while sheds 200 square feet or less need only a zoning permit backed by a sketch.
Any structure 200 square feet or less shall only require a zoning permit, which shall be supported by a sketch over an existing survey or aerial image that demonstrates proper setbacks. [3] No permit for the above activities shall be issued until the submitted plot plan is reviewed and approved by the Township Engineer's office. This requirement is intended to be in addition to those of N.J.A.C. 7:8 with regard to minor/major projects as defined in said regulations.
(b) Individual plot plans should include the following information: [1] Bearing and distances. [2] North arrow; written and graphic scale. [3] Existing/proposed easement and dedications. [4] Existing/proposed building dimensions; pool dimensions. [5] Existing/proposed sidewalks, driveways, and retaining walls. [6] Building envelope graphically depicting and dimensioning zoning setback requirements and/or setbacks approved by the Board, if applicable. [7] Street name, right-of-way width and pavement width of the street(s) fronting the lot. [8] The title block on the plot plan which must include the property address, the block and lot number of the property in question and the name of the applicant. [9] Limits of clearing and soil disturbance. [10] Existing trees to be protected and remain. [11]
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4954830; v33 updated 2026-04-22; through 04-22-2026).
Full Breakdown
Under § 348-3.7A(3)(a) of the Land Use and Development Regulations, any accessory structure, including a shed, with a footprint over 200 square feet triggers the full plot-plan permit process reserved for new dwellings, additions, and in-ground pools: a licensed engineer or architect must prepare the plot plan and the Township Engineer's office must review and approve it before any permit issues. A shed of 200 square feet or less only needs a zoning permit, supported by a sketch over an existing survey or aerial image showing proper setbacks. The Uniform Construction Code fee schedule separately charges $90 for sheds over 200 square feet.
Violations & Fines
No development or building permit will issue until the required plot plan is reviewed and approved by the Township Engineer's office; unpermitted construction can be halted and occupancy withheld until compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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