Brick, NJ Fence Regulations: Height Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Front yard height cap
- 4 feet, open design only
- Side/rear yard height cap
- 6 feet
- Waterfront fence (within 200 ft)
- 4 feet, open design
- Corner lot sight triangle
- 10 feet at 45°
- Permit required
- Yes, from Construction Official
Summary
Brick Township caps front-yard fences at 4 feet and side/rear fences at 6 feet, with an open-design requirement for fences near the water and a mandatory Construction Official permit for any fence.
No fence which shall be constructed under this section within the front yard setback area of any lot shall exceed four feet in height. Any such fence constructed within the front yard setback shall be of a design such as chain link, post and rail or pickets. All pickets shall be spaced at least two inches apart, and each picket shall be no more than 3 1/2 inches in width.
C. No fence which shall be constructed under this section along any side or rear property line shall exceed six feet in height.
D. Any fence, hedge or other vegetation which shall be constructed under this section at the corner of a corner lot shall be placed at 45° to each sideline for a distance of 10 feet back from the intersection of the fence line along both street sides of the lot and shall not create a view obstruction. In addition, any fence constructed along the street sides of a corner lot shall meet the requirements provided for in Subsection B of this section. No fence shall be erected in the public right-of-way under any circumstances.
E. No fence to be constructed under this section shall be located less than 10 feet from the pavement or cartway of any street, whether public or private.
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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4577344; v53 updated 2025-12-09; through 12-09-2025).
Full Breakdown
Under Township Code § 245-33, no fence may go up in Brick without a permit from the Construction Official and/or Zoning Officer, filed with a survey showing the fence's height, location and materials. Front-yard fences are capped at 4 feet and must be an open design: chain link, post-and-rail or pickets spaced at least 2 inches apart. Side and rear fences may run up to 6 feet, except that height limit doesn't apply in industrial or commercial districts. Corner lots need a 10-foot, 45-degree sight-triangle clearance, and no fence may sit in the public right-of-way or within 10 feet of any street pavement. Waterfront lots face extra limits: fences within 200 feet of the water are capped at 4 feet and must be open design.
Violations & Fines
Building without the required permit, exceeding the height cap for the yard in question, or blocking the corner sight triangle is a zoning violation the Construction Official can cite and require correction of, including removal of noncompliant fencing.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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