Toms River, NJ Parking Rules: RV & Boat Parking (2026)
Key Facts
- Trailer/camper size cap
- 28 feet long, 10 feet wide
- Open trailer size cap
- 20 feet long, 10 feet wide
- Quantity allowed
- 1 trailer/camper plus 1-2 boats
- Location
- Not in required front yard
- Condition
- Unoccupied, no utility hookups, registered
Summary
Toms River Township allows homeowners to store one travel trailer, camper or up to two small boats outdoors, but not in the front yard and not exceeding 28 feet long.
The outdoor storage of an unoccupied/empty, travel trailer, single-axle noncommercial open/unenclosed trailer, camper or small boat shall be permitted on single-family properties, provided that:
(1) *In all residential zones, except R-75, R-50, R-40A, R-40B, R-40E, R-40W, R-B-1, R-B-2, R-B-3, R-B-4, R-B-5, R-B-6, and R-B-7, such storage shall not be permitted within any required front yard, except that in the R-90 Zone such storage shall be permitted not closer than 25 feet from the front property line.[1] [Amended 2-26-2019 by Ord. No. 4622-19] [1] Editor's Note: For an explanation of the asterisk (*), see the definition of "variance" in § 348-2.3.
(2) *A travel trailer, camper or small boat shall not exceed 28 feet in length and 10 feet in width and a single-axle noncommercial open/unenclosed trailer shall not exceed 20 feet in length and 10 feet in width.[2] [2] Editor's Note: For an explanation of the asterisk (*), see the definition of "variance" in § 348-2.3.
(3) *Only one such travel trailer, noncommercial open/unenclosed trailer or camper and one small boat or two small boats shall be permitted to be stored outdoors at any single-family residence.[3] [Amended 7-10-2018 by Ord. No. 4593-18] [3] Editor's Note: For an explanation of the asterisk (*), see the definition of "variance" in § 348-2.3.
(4)
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
Section 348-5.23 permits outdoor storage of one unoccupied travel trailer, single-axle open trailer, camper, or small boat (or two small boats) on single-family lots, kept out of the required front yard (R-90 allows storage 25 feet from the front line). Trailers and campers cannot exceed 28 feet by 10 feet; open trailers cap at 20 feet by 10 feet. A separate rule lets residents store an unoccupied RV or motor home outdoors too, but units over 28 feet must sit within the required building setback lines. Everything must be registered, unoccupied, and have no utility hookups.
Violations & Fines
Violations bring a notice with 10 business days to fix, then a minimum $100 fine for a first offense and $200 for repeats, with each additional day a separate violation under § 348-3.11.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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