Toms River limits fences to 48 inches in front yards (between building line and street) with openness requirements, and 72 inches in rear and side yards. Fences within 20 feet of any body of water must be open and not exceed 48 inches.
Chapter 271 (Fences, Plantings and Walls) establishes height limits for fences in Toms River. Front yard fences (between the building line and any street) must be open and cannot exceed 48 inches. A 48-inch fence in the front must be at least 66% open, while a 36-inch fence must be at least 50% open. Rear and side yard fences may not exceed 72 inches from the front building line back. Fences located within 20 feet of any body of water must be open and cannot exceed 48 inches (66% open for 48-inch fences). Three-foot fences that are at least 50% open are permitted throughout the township. A 66% open fence means two-thirds of the area between grade level and the fence top is open.
Violations carry fines of up to $1,000 or imprisonment up to 60 days, or both.
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