Toms River, NJ Parking Rules: EV Charging (2026)
Key Facts
- Zone
- HB-MF Highway Business Multi-Family
- Applies to
- Block 796, Lot 3 only
- Status
- Permitted accessory use, optional
- Adopted
- April 22, 2026, Ord. 4835-26
Summary
Toms River Township's HB-MF Highway Business Multi-Family overlay zone lists electric vehicle charging and service equipment among the accessory uses permitted by right for the district's inclusionary apartment development.
Permitted accessory uses and structures.
(a) Fences subject to the provisions of § 348-8.13.
(b) Signs subject to the provisions of § 348-8.26.
(c) Bulk storage subject to the provisions of § 348-8.6.
(d) Other customary accessory uses and buildings which are clearly incidental to the principal use and building, Except § 348-8.28A for refuse areas shall conform with the setbacks noted in this ordinance for front setbacks and distance from property lines for refuse storage areas shall comply with the side yard setback.
(e) Outdoor display of goods subject to §§ 348-5.20 and 348-5.37.
(f) Umbrellas subject to the provisions of § 348-8.36.
(g) Tents subject to the provisions of § 348-8.37.
(h) Electric vehicle charging and service equipment.
(4) Conditional uses subject to the provisions of Article IX of this chapter.
(a) Public utilities (§ 348-9.6).
(b) Boatyards and marinas (§ 348-9.10).
(c) Farmers' markets or auction markets (§ 348-9.20).
(d) Bulk storage of fuel, provided that the storage area is used solely in conjunction with a retail or wholesale outlet and the storage containers are built below the ground or in accordance with the regulations adopted by the State of New Jersey.
E. Area restrictions and regulations.
(1) Overall tract requirements.
(a) The maximum permitted residential density shall be 20 units.
(b) Sidewalk with a width of four feet shall be provided along Rt.37.
(c)
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4954830; v33 updated 2026-04-22; through 04-22-2026).
Full Breakdown
Toms River Township created the HB-MF Highway Business Multi-Family Zone on April 22, 2026 (Ord. No. 4835-26) for a single 20-unit mixed-use redevelopment tract at Block 796, Lot 3, requiring 20% of units as affordable housing. Within that district's list of permitted accessory uses and structures, alongside fences, signs, bulk storage and umbrellas, the code names 'electric vehicle charging and service equipment' as allowed by right: no minimum station count, spacing, or installation standard is specified elsewhere in the chapter.
Violations & Fines
EV charging itself carries no separate fine, but any accessory structure built outside the HB-MF site plan approved by the Planning Board is a zoning violation under § 348-3.11: minimum $100 first-offense fine, $200 per repeat, assessed daily.
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