Toms River, NJ Tree Protection: Parkway Planting (2026)
Key Facts
- Spacing
- 40-50 feet apart
- Corner setback
- 25 feet
- Hydrant setback
- 10 feet
- Species
- Must be on approved list
Summary
Street and shade trees planted in Toms River's public right-of-way must come from an approved species list and be spaced 40 to 50 feet apart.
No species other than those included in § 348-8.4D, Chapter 348 (Land Use and Development Regulations) of the Code of the Township of Toms River, may be planted within the shade tree easement or public right-of-way.
B. Such trees shall be planted a minimum distance of 40 feet apart, with a maximum spacing of 50 feet apart.
C. All trees shall be planted within the shade tree and utility easements or between the sidewalk and property line where such easements are not provided.
D. No shade tree shall be planted closer than 25 feet from any street corner, measured from the point of nearest intersecting curbs or curblines or otherwise as specified in the sight triangle requirements of § 348-5.7 of the Code of the Township of Toms River.
E. No shade tree shall be planted closer than 10 feet from any fire hydrant.
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 471-5 restricts shade-tree planting within the shade-tree easement or public right-of-way to species listed in § 348-8.4D of the land-use chapter, spaced a minimum of 40 feet and maximum of 50 feet apart. Trees go within the shade-tree/utility easement or between the sidewalk and property line where no easement exists. No shade tree may be planted closer than 25 feet from a street corner, per the sight-triangle rule in § 348-5.7, or closer than 10 feet from a fire hydrant.
Violations & Fines
Improper street-tree planting falls under the chapter's general penalty: $100-$1,000 per day or up to 90 days in jail.
Frequently Asked Questions
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