Invasive Plant Rules in Toms River, NJ (2026)
1 verified invasive plant rules for Toms River, New Jersey, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Prohibited Species
Toms River Township requires every property owner to control invasive plants, defined by Township Code § 340-2 as vines and vegetation that "grow out of place and are competitive, persistent, and pernicious," including bamboo, ragweed, multiflora rose, kudzu-vine and poison ivy or oak. Letting the growth spread past a property line is itself a violation.
Toms River Invasive Plant Removal Rule
Some RestrictionsToms River Township Code §§ 340-2, 340-5, 340-6
§ 340-2. Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated: INVASIVE PLANTS: All native and non-native vines and vegetation that grow out of place and are competitive, persistent, and pernicious. These plants may damage trees, vegetation, or structures. Examples include, but are not limited to, bamboo (spreading or running type), ragweed, multiflora ros...