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Brick, NJ Home Business: Zoning & Home Occupation Permits (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Governing section
Township Code § 245-16
Zones allowed
Residential zone districts only
Space limit
One room, no separate entrance
Delivery hours
Weekdays 9 a.m.–5 p.m. only
Exterior changes
None permitted, including signs

Summary

Brick Township permits home offices as an accessory use in residential zones, but the business must fit in one room with no separate entrance, no exterior or signage changes, and no employee or customer traffic that disturbs neighbors.

Home office uses shall be permitted accessory uses in residential zone districts, provided that:

A. The use is limited solely to office use;

B. The use is not operated by a number of employees such as to unreasonably cause a disturbance impacting the ability of neighbors to peacefully enjoy their property;

C. No nonresident employees, customers, or business invitees or guests shall visit the dwelling unit for business purposes in numbers such as to unreasonably cause a disturbance impacting the ability of neighbors to peacefully enjoy their property;

D. The use shall be located in only one room of the dwelling unit, which shall not be served by an entrance separate from the household;

E. Interior storage of materials shall only consist of office supplies;

F. There shall be no change to the exterior of buildings or structures because of the use and no outside appearance of a business use, including, but not limited to, parking, storage, signs, or lights;

G. The use operates no equipment or process that creates noise, vibration, glare, fumes, odors, or electrical interference, including interference with telephone, radio or television reception, detectable by neighboring residents;

H. The use does not require any increased or enhanced electrical or water supply;

I. The quantity and type of solid waste disposal is the same as other residential uses in the zone district;

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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

Under Township Code § 245-16, home office uses are a permitted accessory use in residential zone districts, but only office use is allowed and it must stay confined to a single room without its own outside entrance. The ordinance bars any exterior change to the building, outside appearance of a business (parking, storage, signs, lights), or equipment producing noise, vibration, glare, fumes, odors, or electrical interference. Water, sewer, and electrical demand must stay at normal residential levels, deliveries are limited to weekdays 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and a taxicab or limousine may be run as a home office if only one vehicle is parked in an improved off-street space.

Violations & Fines

Noncompliant home businesses violate the zoning ordinance; Part 2 (Chapter 245) violations are punishable under Chapter 1, § 1-15's general penalty, with each day a separate offense.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I run a home office in Brick Township?
Yes, as an accessory use in residential zones, but it must be limited to office work in one room with no visible signs of a business from outside.
Can customers visit my Brick Township home office?
Only in numbers that don't unreasonably disturb neighbors' enjoyment of their property; the code doesn't set a fixed cap.
Can I run a taxi or limo business from home in Brick?
Yes, one taxicab or limousine may be parked at the residence in a separate, improved off-street space under § 245-16(L).

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