How Brick Handles Home Business: A Practical Guide

Brick maintains 38 local ordinances across all categories, and 3 of those deal specifically with home business. Here is a breakdown of what the city actually requires, what is prohibited, and where Brick falls on the strict-to-permissive spectrum compared to other cities.

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.

Key details: Customer Visits: Restricted in residential zones. Character Requirement: Must remain residential. Commercial Vehicles: Limited. Enforcement: Zoning Officer.

Excessive customer traffic may result in revocation of home occupation permission and fines up to $2,000.

Compared to other cities, Brick takes a harder line on customer traffic restrictions. The enforcement and penalty structure reflects that.

Zoning Restrictions

Brick Township permits home occupations in certain residential zones as accessory or conditional uses under Chapter 245. The business must be subordinate to the residential use and comply with all district requirements. The Zoning Officer reviews applications.

Key details: Code Section: Chapter 245. Type: Accessory/conditional use. Character: Must remain residential. Zoning Contact: 732-262-1041.

Operating a home business in violation of zoning results in cease-and-desist orders and fines up to $2,000.

Signage Rules

Brick Township regulates all signage under Chapter 245. Home occupations in residential zones are generally not permitted to display exterior business signage. Zoning and/or UCC permits are required for any exterior sign.

Key details: Code Section: Chapter 245. Home Business Signs: Generally prohibited in residential. Permit Required: Zoning and/or UCC. Enforcement: Zoning Officer.

Unauthorized signage may result in fines and mandatory removal.

This is not one of those rules that cities tend to ignore. Brick actively enforces its signage rules requirements.

The Bottom Line

Brick is tougher than many cities when it comes to home business. Out of the 3 rules covered here, 2 are rated strict. If you are a homeowner, renter, or business owner in Brick, take the time to understand these requirements before they become a problem. Most violations come with fines, and some repeat violations can escalate.

Keep in mind that Brick can amend these rules at any council meeting. For the most current version of any rule mentioned here, check the specific ordinance page, where we track updates as they happen.