Toms River, NJ Fence Regulations: Material Restrictions (2026)
Key Facts
- Banned materials
- barbed wire, canvas, cloth, electric
- Also banned
- expandable and collapsible fences
- Applies to
- all zones, residential included
- Governing section
- § 348-8.13C
Summary
Toms River Township's zoning code bans barbed wire, canvas, cloth, electrically charged, and expandable or collapsible fencing in every zone, including residential lots, under its Land Use and Development Regulations.
The following fences and fencing construction materials are specifically prohibited in all zones in the Township of Toms River: barbed wire, canvas, cloth, electrically charged, expandable and collapsible fences.[1] [1] Editor's Note: For an explanation of the asterisk (*), see the definition of "variance" in § 348-2.3.
D. *All supporting members of a fence shall be located on the inside of the fence, and if erected along or adjacent to a property line, the supporting members of the fence shall face the principal portion of the tract of land of the property upon which the fence is erected.[2] [2] Editor's Note: For an explanation of the asterisk (*), see the definition of "variance" in § 348-2.3.
§ 348-8.14. Fire hydrants in residential areas. [Amended 6-11-1985 by Ord. No. 2329-85; 8-12-1986 by Ord. No. 2429-86; 12-26-2017 by Ord. No. 4569-17]
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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4954830; v33 updated 2026-04-22; through 04-22-2026).
Full Breakdown
Section 348-8.13C of the Land Use and Development Regulations flatly prohibits certain fence types and materials townshipwide: barbed wire, canvas, cloth, electrically charged fencing, and expandable or collapsible fences are all barred in every zoning district, residential included. The ban sits inside the broader § 348-8.13 fence standards, which also cap most residential fence heights at 48 inches in front yards and six feet in side and rear yards, and require 66% open construction in front-yard locations. Property owners planning a new fence should check both the material ban and the height/openness rules before applying for a permit.
Violations & Fines
Erecting a fence made of a prohibited material, barbed wire, electrically charged fencing, canvas, cloth, or an expandable/collapsible design, violates the Land Use and Development Regulations and can be ordered removed.
Frequently Asked Questions
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