Accessory Structures in Lakewood, NJ (2026)
1 verified accessory structures rules for Lakewood, New Jersey, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Shed & Carport Rules
Lakewood Township, Ocean County, New Jersey caps accessory sheds at 200 square feet and 12 feet in height. Sheds may sit as close as 5 feet to side and rear lot lines but are barred from the front yard setback entirely, and a zoning and/or building permit is required before one goes up.
Lakewood Township NJ Shed Size & Setback Rules
Some RestrictionsTownship of Lakewood UDO § 18-200 ("SHED")
SHED A 1-story accessory building for the storage of incidental items, with a maximum building footprint of 200 square feet and a maximum height 12 feet and may be placed up to five feet off the side and rear property lines. Sheds are prohibited within the front yard setback. Zoning and/or building permits are required. If the structure does not meet the shed definition, Board approval is requi...