Brick, NJ HOA Rules: Architectural Review (2026)
Key Facts
- Zone
- R-M Multifamily Residential Zone
- Max fence height
- five feet
- Required color
- white only
- Prerequisite
- condo association approval letter
- Max length perpendicular to unit
- 16 feet
Summary
In Brick Township's R-M Multifamily Zone, deck and patio fences must be white, vinyl or another maintenance-free material, and the condominium association or management entity must approve the color, material and style before an owner applies for a permit.
The color must be white and the material and style of the fence must be selected by the condominium association or management entity responsible for the maintenance of all common areas within the development and it must be uniform throughout the complex.
(4) No locks shall be permitted on any gate in order to permit free access for emergency services and building maintenance.
(5) Each unit owner/renter must secure a letter of approval from the condominium association or management entity prior to applying for a fence permit from the Township.
(6) The length of a fence enclosure measured perpendicular to the dwelling unit shall not exceed 16 feet or the maximum distance permitted by the association's governing documents, including applicable rules and regulations, whichever is less.
(7) In no instance shall the deck/patio enclosures in a particular courtyard restrict the emergency accessway to a width less than 20 feet subject to the approval of the Brick Bureau of Fire Safety.
(8) All applications for a deck/patio enclosure must include proof of all applicable submission requirements to be filed with the Township Planner prior to issuance of any permits and will be subject to current fence fees.
C. Accessory uses as defined in Part 1 of this chapter.
§ 245-155. Conditional uses. [Added 3-9-1993 by Ord. No. 354-2A-93]
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
Brick Township Code § 245-154B governs deck/patio enclosure fences in the R-M Multifamily Residential Zone. The fence shall not exceed five feet, must use maintenance-free material such as vinyl installed professionally, and must be white, with color, material and style selected by the condominium association or management entity responsible for common areas and applied uniformly across the complex. No locks are permitted on gates, preserving emergency access. Length perpendicular to the dwelling is capped at 16 feet or the association's own governing-document limit, whichever is less. Owners must obtain the association's written approval letter before applying to the Township for a fence permit, and applications also go to the Township Planner and Bureau of Fire Safety.
Violations & Fines
Fence permits are denied without the association's approval letter; installing a fence without one is a zoning violation punishable under § 245-329's general penalty, Chapter 1 § 1-15, with each day a separate offense.
Frequently Asked Questions
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