Brick, NJ Invasive Plant Rules: Bamboo Restrictions (2026)
Key Facts
- New bamboo plantings
- Prohibited township-wide since 2014
- Existing bamboo
- Must have physical containment barriers
- Max fine
- $2,000 per violation
- Enforcement
- Code enforcement inspects on complaint
- Unremedied spread
- Township removes it, liens property
Summary
Brick Township treats running bamboo as a regulated invasive plant: new in-ground plantings are strictly prohibited, and existing stands must stay behind physical barriers so they don't spread onto neighboring property.
INVASIVE PLANTS ... Examples include but are not limited to bamboo (spreading or running type), ragweed, multi flora rose, kudzu-vine and poison ivy or oak. [§ 233-6] All new in-ground plantings of invasive plants are strictly prohibited. All existing plantings must be contained by appropriate physical barriers to prevent the growth or spread of existing invasive species beyond the boundaries of a resident's property.
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's invasive-plants ordinance (Chapter 233) names bamboo, specifically the spreading or running type, as an example of a regulated invasive species alongside ragweed, multiflora rose, kudzu and poison ivy. Since 2014, § 233-6 bars any new in-ground bamboo plantings outright. Existing stands are grandfathered but must be confined by physical barriers preventing spread past the property line. The Township inspects properties on complaint under § 233-4, and an owner who lets bamboo spread onto a neighbor's land gets a written 30-day abatement order under § 233-5 before the Township can remove it and lien the property.
Violations & Fines
Violating the invasive-plants ordinance draws a written 30-day abatement notice, then a fine up to $2,000 or community service per § 233-5; each day of continued violation is a separate offense, and unpaid removal costs become a property lien.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I plant running bamboo in Brick Township?
What happens if my existing bamboo spreads onto my neighbor's yard?
Sources & Official References
Other rules in Brick
Compare Brick to another location·View the New Jersey invasive plant rules overview
See something wrong?
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.