A Resident's Guide to Brick's Local Ordinances

Brick, New Jersey may not be the biggest city in the state, but it has its own set of local rules that residents need to follow. With 38 tracked ordinances across 11 categories, there is more here than you might expect.

Short-Term Rentals

Occupancy Limits: Brick Township does not set a numeric guests-per-bedroom cap in Chapter 239 (Short-Term Rentals). Instead, the Construction Code Official establishes the occupancy limit on the rental Certificate of Occupancy issued under Chapter 169 (Housing Standards) before any rental begins, applying the New Jersey State Housing Code (N.J.A.C.

Also covered: Insurance Requirements (moderate), Noise Rules (moderate), Taxes & Fees (moderate). See the full short-term rentals guide for Brick for details.

Accessory Structures

ADU Rules: Brick Township does not have a specific ADU ordinance. New Jersey lacks a statewide ADU mandate.

Also covered: Carport Rules (moderate), Shed Rules (moderate), Garage Conversions (strict). See the full accessory structures guide for Brick for details.

Landscaping Rules

Grass Height Limits: Brick Township requires weeds and grass not to exceed 10 inches in height. The property maintenance ordinance (Chapter 331) is enforced by Code Enforcement.

Also covered: Tree Trimming (moderate), Water Restrictions (permissive), Tree Removal & Heritage Trees (moderate). See the full landscaping rules guide for Brick for details.

Home Business

Customer Traffic Restrictions: Home occupations in Brick Township must not generate customer traffic inconsistent with the residential character of the neighborhood. Businesses requiring regular client visits generally do not qualify as permitted home occupations..

Also covered: Zoning Restrictions (moderate), Signage Rules (strict). See the full home business guide for Brick for details.

Fire Regulations

Fireworks: Consumer fireworks are illegal in New Jersey under N.J.S.A. 21:3-1.

Also covered: Outdoor Burning (strict), Fire Pit Rules (moderate). See the full fire regulations guide for Brick for details.

Fence Regulations

Neighbor Fence Rules: New Jersey has no statutory cost-sharing requirement for boundary fences. In Brick Township, fence placement must comply with setback requirements.

Also covered: Height Limits (moderate), Permit Requirements (moderate). See the full fence regulations guide for Brick for details.

Animal Ordinances

Dog Leash Laws: Brick Township requires all dogs to be leashed and under owner control when off the owner's property. All dogs must be licensed per NJ state law.

Also covered: Beekeeping (moderate), Breed Restrictions (permissive), Exotic Pets (strict). See the full animal ordinances guide for Brick for details.

Parking Rules

Commercial Vehicle Restrictions: Brick Township prohibits trailers, semitrailers, and truck tractors from being stored on residential properties in all R-zones. Commercial vehicles over 10,000 pounds GVW may not idle for more than 3 minutes per hour in residential areas..

Also covered: Street Parking Limits (permissive), RV & Boat Parking (strict), Driveway Rules (moderate). See the full parking rules guide for Brick for details.

Noise Ordinances

Construction Hours: Brick Township prohibits commercial construction, repair, alteration, and demolition work in residential or commercial zones between 6:00 PM and 7:00 AM. Construction is permitted from 7 AM to 6 PM..

Also covered: Barking Dogs (moderate), Quiet Hours (moderate). See the full noise ordinances guide for Brick for details.

Swimming Pools & Spas

Fencing Requirements: Brick Township requires all swimming pools to be enclosed by a barrier at least 48 inches high per the NJ UCC (N.J.A.C. 5:23).

Also covered: Safety Rules (strict), Above-Ground Pools (moderate). See the full swimming pools & spas guide for Brick for details.

Environmental Rules

Flood Zones: Over 10,000 of Brick Township's 45,000 structures are within FEMA flood hazard areas. The township participates in the CRS program, providing residents a 20% discount on flood insurance premiums.

What to Do With This Information

If you are moving to Brick, buying a home, or starting a project, use this as a starting point. Each category links to detailed pages with the full text, penalties, and FAQs. Verify anything time-sensitive with Brick's city hall or code enforcement office.