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Township of Middletown, NJ
Monmouth County
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[Added 3-16-2015 by Ord. No. 2015-3127]
This article shall be known as the Township of Middletown's "Dune and Beach Preservation Ordinance."
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The definition of "dune" and "beach" provided under § 540-203 of the Township's Land Use Code shall govern this chapter.
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Development upon dunes and beaches in the Township shall be restricted as provided under § 540-513G and H of the Township's Land Use Code.
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No person shall remove, destroy or tamper with the natural vegetation, sand fences or other type of dune or beach protective measures or devices.
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Limited authorized accessways consisting of stairs, ramps, pathways, walkways and boardwalks for pedestrians between public streets or parking areas shall be provided in a manner ensuring the minimal feasible interference with the dune and beach system.
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Accessing the dunes or beach areas outside of the designated authorized pedestrian accessways as defined above shall be prohibited.
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No motor vehicles shall be permitted, or motor vehicle access provided, except for emergency vehicles or maintenance of the dunes and beaches by authorized personnel.
The planting of native vegetation to stabilize dunes is highly encouraged. Sand fencing and either brush-type barricades or picket-type fencing to accumulate sand and aid in dune formation is highly encouraged. The placement of any such vegetation, structures or device, however, shall only be authorized by the Township.
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed or intended to prohibit officers, employees and authorized agents or volunteers of the Township from entering into and upon the dune and beach areas within the Township for the purpose of cleaning, maintaining, repairing, restoring, planting or preparing for storm events in order to protect the dune and beach areas of the Township.
Violations of any provision of this article shall be governed by the penalties permitted for ordinance violations under § 1-4 of the Code of the Township of Middletown.