Right to Farm in Toms River, NJ (2026)
2 verified right to farm rules for Toms River, New Jersey, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Farm Nuisance Protection
Toms River Township Code § 348-5.25.1 shields active farming from nuisance complaints townshipwide, declaring farming a permitted use in every zone where it already legally exists and specifically protecting the noise, odors, dust and fumes that come with normal agricultural operations, including night and weekend work, from being treated as a violation.
Toms River Right-to-Farm Protection
Few RestrictionsToms River Township Code § 348-5.25.1
The right to farm all land is hereby recognized to exist as a natural right and is also hereby ordained to exist as a permitted use in all zones where it currently legally exists or is currently an allowed use under this chapter and all other ordinances of the Township, county and state dealing with health, sanitation and environmental protection. ... The foregoing uses and activities included ...
Agricultural Zoning Protection
Toms River Township permits crop farms in any zoning district, but farm buildings must sit back at least 100 feet from property lines and produce stands at least 40 feet from the street.
Toms River Farm Zoning Setbacks
Some RestrictionsToms River Township Code § 348-5.25
Farms for raising crops, hay, sod, trees, plants and fruit, but not livestock or poultry, shall be permitted in any zone district, provided that all buildings and structures utilized for farm purposes are set back at least 100 feet from all property lines, or in accordance with the setback requirements of the zone if such requirements are greater, and provided that roadside stands for the sale ...