Brick, NJ Landscaping Rules: Artificial Turf (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing chapter
- Ch. 329, Foreclosure/Vacant Property
- Turf status
- Listed as acceptable ground cover
- Applies to
- Registered vacant/foreclosure properties
- Disallowed substitutes
- Weeds, gravel, broken concrete, asphalt
Summary
Brick Township's vacant-property code names artificial turf or sod as acceptable ground cover for registered vacant and foreclosure properties, alongside grass and mulch.
Registrable yard maintenance shall include, but not be limited to, grass, ground covers, bushes, shrubs, hedges or similar plantings, decorative rock or bark or artificial turf/sod. Acceptable maintenance of yards and/or landscape shall not include weeds, gravel, broken concrete, asphalt or similar material.
E. Maintenance shall include, but not be limited to, watering, irrigation, cutting and mowing of required ground cover or landscape and removal of all trimmings. All trimmings and cuttings must be removed immediately. Any vegetation waste onsite after three days will be considered the accumulation of rubbish which is subject to penalties.
F. Pools and spas of shall be maintained so the water remains free and clear of pollutants and debris and shall comply with the regulations set forth in the applicable code(s).
G. Failure of the mortgagee, owner, and transferees to properly maintain the property as required by this chapter may result in a violation of the applicable code(s) and issuance of a citation or notice of violation in accordance with the applicable code of the Township. Pursuant to a finding and determination by the Township sheriff, magistrate or a court of competent jurisdiction, the Township may take the necessary action to ensure compliance with this section.
H. In addition to the above, the property is required to be maintained in accordance with the applicable code(s) of the Township.
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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
Brick Township doesn't regulate artificial turf in its zoning code, but its vacant-property registration ordinance does address it directly: yards on registered vacant or foreclosure properties must be kept covered in grass, ground covers, bushes, shrubs, hedges, decorative rock or bark, or artificial turf/sod. Weeds, gravel, broken concrete, and asphalt are listed as unacceptable substitutes. The rule sits inside the Township's blight-prevention program for bank-owned and abandoned homes, not the general residential zoning standards.
Violations & Fines
Registered vacant or foreclosure properties that fail to maintain yards in acceptable ground cover, including letting weeds, gravel, or broken pavement stand in for landscaping, are a violation of Chapter 329 subject to code enforcement citation and potential township-imposed compliance action with cost recovery, in addition to the chapter's registration fees and late penalties.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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