Rules for ZIP Code 08701
Lakewood, NJ
110 local rules on file for this area.
ZIP code 08701 is governed by Lakewood Township, NJ, home to about 100% of the ZIP's residents. The ordinances shown below come from Lakewood's own code and apply to residential and commercial properties within its limits, from noise restrictions and parking to building permits and animal regulations.
Each topic below links to the full ordinance breakdown with specific code sections, fine amounts, and answers to common questions. The data is sourced from the official municipal code and verified by our editorial team.
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These are the local rules that apply to ZIP code 08701 based on Lakewood ordinances.
Parking Rules
8 rulesSoliciting & Door-to-Door
2 rules- Solicitor PermitsSignificant
- No-Knock RegistrySome
Curfew Laws
2 rules- Juvenile CurfewSome
- Park CurfewSome
Special Events & Permits
3 rules- Block Party PermitsSome
- Park Event PermitsSignificant
- Parade PermitsSignificant
Public Conduct
5 rules- Outdoor Smoking RestrictionsSome
- Loitering RulesSome
- Public UrinationHeavy
- Public Alcohol UseHeavy
- Skateboarding RulesSignificant
Tree Protection
3 rules- Parkway PlantingSome
- Heritage & Protected TreesSignificant
- Protected Tree SpeciesSignificant
Property Maintenance
2 rules- Snow & Sidewalk ClearingSome
- Property BlightSignificant
Trash & Recycling
9 rulesHotels & Lodging
1 ruleEnvironmental Rules
4 rules- Flood Elevation RequirementsSignificant
- Flood ZonesSignificant
- Erosion ControlSome
- Stormwater ManagementSome
Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules
3 rulesFood Trucks & Mobile Vendors
3 rules- Vending ZonesSome
- Sidewalk & Mobile VendingHeavy
- Food Truck PermitsSignificant
Animal Ordinances
5 rules- Pet Store RulesSome
- Dog Leash LawsSome
- Breed RestrictionsSignificant
- Wildlife FeedingHeavy
- Pet LimitsSome
Building Safety
6 rules- Building PermitsSome
- Elevator MaintenanceSome
- Electrical PermitsSome
- Fire Sprinkler RequirementsSome
- Lead PaintSignificant
Noise Ordinances
7 rulesBusiness Licensing & Operations
5 rules- Secondhand DealersSignificant
- Towing CompaniesSignificant
- Massage EstablishmentsSignificant
- PawnbrokersSignificant
- Auto Repair on Residential PropertySignificant
Accessory Structures
1 ruleLandscaping Rules
4 rulesRental Property Rules
4 rules- Rent ControlSignificant
- Repairs & HabitabilitySome
- Rental RegistrationSignificant
- Rent Increase NoticeSome
Fire Regulations
2 rules- Smoke DetectorsSome
- Outdoor BurningSignificant
Rental Inspections
2 rules- Tenant Complaint ProcessSome
- Inspection ProgramsSignificant
Water Use Rules
1 rule- Recycled Water RulesLight
Homelessness & Encampment Rules
1 rule- Encampment SanitationSignificant
Public Health Rules
1 rule- Rodent ControlSome
Garage & Yard Sales
1 ruleOutdoor Cooking
1 rule- Smoker RulesSignificant
Sign Regulations
4 rules- Digital BillboardsSignificant
- Window SignsSome
- Garage Sale SignsSome
- Political SignsSome
Outdoor Lighting
3 rulesRight to Farm
1 ruleHome Business
4 rulesSwimming Pools & Spas
2 rules- Pool PermitsSome
- Fencing & Safety RequirementsSignificant
Building Setbacks & Zoning
3 rulesCannabis Regulations
1 rule- Dispensary ZoningHeavy
Noise from Specific Sources
2 rulesFence Regulations
4 rules- Retaining WallsSome
- Material RestrictionsSignificant
- Height LimitsSome
- Fence Permit RequirementsSome