Ocean County municipalities set fence material standards through local zoning. Toms River (§348), Brick (§245), and Jackson (§244) allow wood, vinyl, aluminum, wrought iron, and composite in residential zones. Chain-link is generally prohibited in front yards but allowed in rear yards. Barbed wire and razor wire are banned in all residential districts. Beachfront properties on LBI face additional CAFRA-influenced restrictions favoring low-visibility materials that preserve shore aesthetics.
Fence materials across Ocean County are governed by municipal zoning ordinances under NJ MLUL (N.J.S.A. 40:55D). Typical residential approved materials: solid wood (cedar, pressure-treated pine), vinyl/PVC, aluminum ornamental, wrought iron, composite, and masonry. Chain-link fences are restricted to rear yards and side yards behind the front building line in most Ocean County zoning codes — Toms River §348-92, Brick §245-159. Barbed wire, razor wire, and electrified fences are prohibited in residential zones under local ordinance (Toms River §348-93.C) though permitted in agricultural and industrial zones with setbacks. Historic districts in Tuckerton, Barnegat, and parts of Point Pleasant Beach require Historic Preservation Commission review. The finished or smooth side of any fence must face outward toward the neighbor and public street (standard throughout Ocean County). Oceanfront and bayfront properties in LBI municipalities must comply with CAFRA (N.J.A.C. 7:7) sight-line rules favoring open-style or low-profile fencing to protect dune views and public beach access. Snow-fencing on dunes requires borough engineering approval.
Non-compliant materials: zoning code enforcement notice, 30-day correction period. Failure to comply: $100 to $1,250 per day. Barbed wire in residential zone: immediate removal order plus $500 fine. CAFRA violations on beachfront: NJDEP enforcement up to $25,000 per day.
Brick, NJ
Brick Township prohibits owning, keeping, or harboring any animal that, by frequent or habitual howling, barking, meowing, squawking, or other noisemaking, c...
Brick, NJ
Brick Township prohibits commercial construction, repair, alteration, and demolition work in residential or commercial zones between 6:00 PM and 7:00 AM. Con...
Brick, NJ
Brick Township declares excessive noise a serious hazard to public health. The noise ordinance prohibits construction and commercial activities in residentia...
Brick, NJ
Brick Township prohibits parking on front lawns under Section 267-8. All vehicles must be parked on designated hard surfaces. Driveways must comply with the ...
Brick, NJ
Brick Township prohibits trailers, semitrailers, and truck tractors from being stored on residential zone properties (R-R through R-M). Recreational vehicles...
Brick, NJ
Brick Township does not have a township-wide overnight street parking ban, making its rules relatively tame compared to many NJ municipalities. Specific stre...
See how Brick's material restrictions rules stack up against other locations.
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.