Brick, NJ Fence Regulations: Fence Permit Requirements (2026)
Key Facts
- Permit needed
- Construction Official or Zoning Officer
- Front-yard height limit
- 4 feet
- Side/rear height limit
- 6 feet
- Waterfront height limit
- 4 feet within 200 feet
- Street setback
- 10 feet from pavement
Summary
Brick Township requires a permit before erecting any fence, capping front-yard fences at four feet and side or rear fences at six feet, with stricter four-foot limits within 200 feet of the water.
No fence shall be erected within the Township of Brick unless a permit for the erection of such fence shall have been obtained from the Construction Official and/or Zoning Officer in accordance with the requirements of this section. The fence permit application shall further be accompanied by an accurate survey identifying the tax lot and block upon which the proposed fence is to be located, the name and address of the applicant, the height and location of the proposed fence in relation to all property lines of the premises upon which the fence is to be located and the material and type of construction of the proposed fence. "Fence or fencing" is defined as any wood, masonry, plastic, metal, vinyl or aluminum structure(s) or any wall, constructed to shield, screen or protect a lot or portion of a lot.
B. 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.
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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
Erecting a fence in Brick Township requires a permit from the Construction Official or Zoning Officer, backed by a survey showing the tax lot, block, fence height, location relative to property lines, and construction materials. Front-yard fences are capped at four feet and must use an open design such as chain link, post-and-rail, or picket, with pickets spaced at least two inches apart. Side and rear fences top out at six feet. Corner lots require a 45-degree sightline cutback, and no fence can stand in the public right-of-way or within 10 feet of any street pavement. Height limits don't apply in industrial or commercial districts, and completed fences must be inspected by the Construction Official.
Violations & Fines
Erecting a fence without a permit is a code violation; Brick Township Code § 1-15 sets penalties up to $2,000, 90 days in jail, or 90 days of community service per offense, with each day counted separately.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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