[1-23-2019 by Ord. No. 1128-18; amended 12-14-2022 by Ord. No. 1241-22; 3-22-2023 by Ord. No. 1254-23]
For the purpose of this chapter, the City of Wildwood is hereby divided into the following zoning districts:
Residential Zoning Districts
R-1
Low Density Residential
R-2
Moderate Density Residential
RM
Residential Multifamily
WR
Waterfront Residential
Commercial Zoning Districts
GC
General Commercial
T
Tourism
MC
Marine Commercial
R
Retail
Specialty Zoning Districts
B
Beach
P
Pier
REC
Recreation
C
Conservation
BRZ
Boardwalk Redevelopment Zone
Overlay Districts
BSRA
Bayside Redevelopment Area
Inclusionary Housing Overlay
PARZ
Pacific Avenue Redevelopment Area
[Added 10-20-2021 by Ord. No. 1209-21; 12-14-2022 by Ord. No. 1241-22]
[1-23-2019 by Ord. No. 1128-18; amended 3-22-2023 by Ord. No. 1254-23]
In addition to the permitted uses within each of the designated zoning districts, the following zones permit additional uses as zoning overlays:
A. 
Inclusionary Housing Overlay.
B. 
Reserved.
[Prior paragraph B, Workforce Housing Overlay, was deleted 3-22-2023 by Ord. No. 1254-23]
[1-23-2019 by Ord. No. 1128-18; amended 3-22-2023 by Ord. No. 1254-23]
The boundaries of the zoning districts are hereby established as shown on the "Zoning Map, City of Wildwood, Cape May County, New Jersey," dated June, 2022, (the zoning map was adopted March 22, 2023 by Ord. No. 1254-23), which is hereby adopted and made a part of this chapter. An official copy of said map, indicating the latest amendments, shall be kept up-to-date in the office of the City Clerk and the Land Use office for the use and benefit of the public. The Zoning Map shall be the official reference as to the current zoning classification of any land within the boundaries of the City of Wildwood. The boundaries of the zoning districts established herein are depicted on the "Zoning Map, City of Wildwood, Cape May County, New Jersey," dated June, 2022. (The zoning map was adopted March 22, 2023 by Ord. No. 1254-23)
Editor's Note: The Zoning Map is included as an attachment to this chapter.
[1-23-2019 by Ord. No. 1128-18; amended 3-22-2023 by Ord. No. 1254-23]
A. 
The following maps are included herein and made part hereof for the purpose of administering this chapter.
1. 
Flood Insurance Rate Map for Cape May County, New Jersey (All Jurisdictions), as shown on index and panel(s) 34009C0302F, 34009C0306F, whose effective date is October 5, 2017.
2. 
Wetlands, NJDEP 2012 Land Use/Land Cover Update, Cape May Watershed Management Area WMA-16.
B. 
The information contained on these Additional Maps notwithstanding, the Planning Board or Zoning Board of Adjustment, as applicable, may consider other sources of information, such as those contained in the 2007 Master Plan, the 2017 Master Plan Reexamination, the 2022 Master Plan Reexamination and Land Use Element Plan, and those presented by an Applicant if such information more accurately defines the location and extent of any critical area affecting any lot or tract at the time of variance, subdivision or site plan review and approval.
[1-23-2019 by Ord. No. 1128-18]
A. 
Zoning district boundary lines are drawn and are intended, to the maximum extent possible, to follow the center lines of streets, highways, street lines, or highway right-of-way lines, waterways, or railroad rights-of-way, or such lines extended as they existed at the effective date of this chapter.
B. 
Where a zoning district boundary line bisects a block, such lines are drawn and thus are intended to follow the closest parcel property (lot) line as depicted on Exhibit 400 to this Land Development Ordinance,[1] except for the Conservation (C) Zoning District, whereby all afterward zoning boundary lines shall reflect mean low-water elevation.
[1]
Editor's Note: Said exhibit is on file in the City offices.
C. 
The Zoning Map has been drawn to scale, with dimensions in feet. Measurements for lot area, lot frontage, lot width, lot depth, setbacks and other appropriate regulations are to be measured from (at) the respective property (lot) line.
D. 
The exact location of any disputed zoning district boundary line shall be determined by the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
E. 
The designations, standards, controls and regulations contained in this chapter are intended to apply to every lot, structure and use within each zoning district in the City of Wildwood.
F. 
Where a zoning district boundary line divides a single, individual lot, other than by following a street, land uses shall be limited to those uses permitted in each respective zoning district. Where a use is permitted in one zoning district but not the adjoining zoning district, such use shall not be permitted in the adjoining zoning district unless a variance is granted by the Zoning Board of Adjustment under N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70.
G. 
Zoning district boundary lines begin at grade and extend vertically in both directions.
[1-23-2019 by Ord. No. 1128-18]
District regulations regarding parking and signage as set forth in this chapter are supplemented by additional regulations and standards, and are hereby adopted by reference and declared to be a part of this chapter. Said regulations and standards can be found in Section 600.
[1-23-2019 by Ord. No. 1128-18]
All zones as set forth in this section as shown on the Zoning Map and delineated on the schedules of district regulations are endeavored to be consistent with the provisions of the New Jersey Coastal Area Facility Review Act (N.J.S.A. 13:19-1 et seq.), construed herein to include the Coastal Zone Management Rules and other pertinent environmental regulations promulgated by the NJDEP, as currently adopted at the time of publication.
[1-23-2019 by Ord. No. 1128-18]
A. 
Use Regulations. No use or occupancy of any building, structure or land shall hereafter be changed to a different use or occupancy, and no building or structure or part thereof shall hereafter be erected, constructed, reconstructed, moved or structurally altered unless in conformity with all of the regulations herein specified for the district in which it is located, except as hereinafter provided.
B. 
Principal Buildings and Uses Per Lot. No more than one principal building, dwelling, or use shall be located on one lot, unless otherwise specifically permitted by the district regulations within this section.
C. 
Bulk Area Regulations. No building or other structure shall hereafter be erected or altered to exceed the height, to accommodate or house a greater number of families or persons, to occupy a greater percentage of lot area, or to have a narrower or smaller rear yard, front yard, side yards or other open spaces than are herein required, or in any other matter contrary to the provisions of this chapter, except as hereinafter provided. Within each district, the regulations set by this section shall be minimum regulations and shall apply uniformly to each class or kind of structure or land.
D. 
Where a new lot is formed from part of an existing lot, such new lot shall be created in conformance with the standards and regulations of this chapter and the zoning district in which the newly created lot is located. No subdivision of any parcel shall be made which creates a nonconforming lot unless variance relief for such nonconformity is issued by the City's Planning Board or Zoning Board of Adjustment in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70, as appropriate.
E. 
Where a new lot is formed from part of an existing lot, whether the existing lot is vacant or occupied by an existing building or structure at time of subdivision, such subdivision shall not diminish conformance of the original lot, or the buildings or structures thereon, with the standards and regulations of this chapter and the zoning district in which the original lot is located unless variance relief for such nonconformity is issued by the City's Planning Board or Zoning Board of Adjustment in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70, as appropriate.
F. 
Uses and/or structural types not expressly permitted by this chapter shall be prohibited.
G. 
Every principal building to be constructed shall be built upon a lot having frontage on an improved public street. Development of lots that do not have frontage on an improved public street shall require the developer to provide access and improvements in conformance with the standards of the City of Wildwood. Such improvements shall be ensured by the developer posting a sufficient performance guaranty pursuant § 17-902 of this chapter. Where a building lot has frontage upon a street which is shown on the Master Plan, Official Map of the City of Wildwood, or the Official Map of Cape May County, and that street is proposed for right-of-way widening, the required front yard shall be measured from the proposed right-of-way lines.
H. 
This chapter shall not, by any of its provisions or by any regulation adopted in accordance therewith, discriminate between children who are members of families by reason of their relationship by blood, marriage or adoption, and foster children placed with such families in a dwelling by the Division of Youth and Family Services in the Department of Institutions and Agencies or a duly incorporated child-care agency, and children placed pursuant to law in single-family dwellings known as "group homes."
I. 
This Zoning Ordinance governing the use of land by or for schools shall not, by any of its provisions or by any regulation adopted in accordance therewith, discriminate between public and private nonprofit day schools of elementary or high school grade accredited by the State Department of Education.
J. 
Regardless of any particular zoning district, the use of any conforming or preexisting, nonconforming place of worship to conduct and operate accessory charitable activities associated with religious exercise shall be deemed a permitted use. Such accessory charitable activities shall include, but not be limited to, food pantries, food banks, soup kitchens, counseling, support group meetings, and like and similar activities.
[1-23-2019 by Ord. No. 1128-18]
A. 
Whenever the owner of a lot existing at the time of adoption of this chapter has dedicated or conveyed land to the City in order to meet the minimum street width requirements of the Official Map or Master Plan of the City, the Construction Official and Zoning Official shall issue construction and occupancy permits for lots whose depth and/or areas are rendered substandard only because of such dedication and where the owner has no other adjacent lands to provide the minimum requirements.
B. 
Any existing lot on which a building or structure is located and which lot does not meet the minimum lot size, or a structure which violates any yard requirements, may have additions to the principal building and/or construction of an accessory building without an appeal for variance relief, provided:
1. 
The existing use(s) on the lot are conforming to the permitted use(s) stipulated in this chapter for the lot in question;
2. 
The total permitted building coverage is not exceeded;
3. 
The accessory building and/or addition does not violate any other requirements of this chapter, such as, but not limited to, height, setback and parking, and does not increase any existing nonconformity; and
4. 
The lot is not reduced in size.
C. 
Should two or more lots, combination of lots or portions of lots with continuous frontage in single ownership not meet the requirements established herein for lot width and frontage in the zoning district in which such lots are located, the lands involved shall be considered to be an undivided parcel for the purposes of this chapter, and no portion of said parcel shall be used or sold in a manner which diminishes conformance with the standards and regulations of this chapter and the zoning district in which the lots are located.
D. 
Lot of Record. In any zoning district in which single-family dwellings are permitted by this chapter, single-family structures as well as normal and customary accessory buildings and structures may be developed on any single isolated, nonconforming lot of record as shown on the 2008 City of Wildwood Tax Map without prior approval by the Planning Board, provided:
1. 
Such lot must be in separate ownership and not of contiguous frontage with other lots in the same ownership.
2. 
Such lot contains a minimum of 2,700 square feet.
3. 
Such lot contains a minimum lot width of 30 feet.
4. 
The development proposed for such lot conforms to the building coverage and impervious lot coverage limitations of the zoning district in which it is located.
5. 
The proposed detached single-family dwelling on the lot has side yard setbacks totaling a minimum of 10 feet (six feet for a corner lot having one side yard). However, no setback shall be less than four feet.
6. 
The proposed detached single-family dwelling on the lot has front and rear yard setbacks of not less than 10 feet.
7. 
The development proposed for such lot conforms to the parking requirements of § 17-608 of this chapter.
E. 
Any proposed development of a nonconforming lot which does not meet the parameters listed this section of the chapter shall require variance relief and/or Planning Board approval.
[1-23-2019 by Ord. No. 1128-18]
A. 
Any preexisting, nonconforming use or structure existing at the time of the passage of this chapter may be continued upon the lot or in the structure so occupied, and any such structure may be repaired in the event of partial destruction thereof.
B. 
Repairs and maintenance work required to keep a structure in sound condition may be made to a nonconforming structure or a conforming structure containing a nonconforming use, including renovation which may require structural alterations, even to the point of reconstruction. However, no structure containing a nonconforming use shall be enlarged or extended in any manner.
C. 
A nonconforming use shall be considered abandoned if such nonconforming use is intentionally ceased, discontinued, or terminated by the owner; and some overt act or failure to act on the part of the owner is clearly demonstrable.
D. 
No structure containing a nonconforming use shall be enlarged, extended, or constructed in any manner, nor shall be relocated to a different portion of the lot it occupies without an appeal for variance relief.
E. 
No nonconforming structure shall be modified or relocated in such a manner so as to increase the degree of nonconformity with any use or building regulation without an appeal for variance relief. Within this context, the Zoning Official may permit the relocation of a nonconforming building to another location on the same lot if such relocation results in a reduction in the degree of nonconformity for the subject building.
F. 
Except where title to contiguous lots is held by the same owner, any existing building or structure located on an existing lot which does not meet the applicable minimum lot size requirement of this chapter, or any existing structure which violates any yard requirement of this chapter, shall be permitted to construct additions to the principal building and/or construct accessory buildings without an appeal for variance relief, provided:
1. 
The existing use(s) on the lot are conforming to the permitted use(s) stipulated in this chapter for the lot in question;
2. 
The total permitted building and lot coverages and floor/area ratio stipulated in this chapter for the permitted use(s) are not exceeded; and
3. 
The accessory building and/or addition to the principal building does not violate any requirements of this chapter, such as, but not limited to, height, yard setbacks and parking.
G. 
Any nonconforming use or structure which is partially damaged from fire, storm, or other casualty may be repaired and restored to its preexisting condition. Such repair or restoration may include improvements required by current building codes. Such repair or restoration may not be enlarged beyond its preexisting condition without an appeal for variance relief.
H. 
Any nonconforming use or structure which has been changed to a conforming use or structure shall not be changed back again into a nonconforming use or structure.
I. 
The total destruction of a nonconforming use or structure, whether by design or accident, terminates the use, and no nonconforming use shall be resumed or permitted thereafter without an appeal for variance relief.
[1-23-2019 by Ord. No. 1128-18; amended 8-25-2021 by Ord. No. 1207-21; 8-23-2023 by Ord. No. 1268-23; 4-24-2024 by Ord. No. 1290-24]
A. 
No structure, portion of a structure, or group of structures shall be issued a building permit unless a land use approval is received from the Zoning Official, Planning Board, or Zoning Board of Adjustment in accordance with this chapter. However, nothing shall prohibit the staging or phasing of construction for a proposed project.
B. 
All building walls visible from a public right-of-way, residential district or residential use, commercial district or commercial use, beach or waterway shall be suitably finished in an aesthetic manner and shall not, regardless of the material employed, include unpainted or unfinished facing.
C. 
Foundation walls shall be treated with latticework, brickwork, organic or manufactured stone, or stucco to a height of two feet from finished grade. Above that two feet from finished grade, foundations shall be finished with the same materials as the balance of the subject elevation.
D. 
Exposed chimneys shall be clad with brick, organic or manufactured stone, stucco or other appropriate material.
E. 
Other than for foundation walls, the use of exterior insulation finish systems (EIFS), smooth-faced concrete block (CMU), stucco or stuccolike products (Dryvit or similar) is discouraged unless such materials are appropriately treated to provide architectural interest. Barnboard (T-111) and prefabricated steel panels are prohibited.
F. 
To avoid monolithic building facades and encourage architectural variety, the following provisions with respect to modulation of building walls shall apply:
1. 
For every 20 feet of facade or wall, the adjacent facade or wall shall provide a minimum of two feet off-set for at least 20% of the length of the facade or wall, creating bays.
However, within this context, if the inclusion of such an off-set will negatively impact the functionality of parking within a garage, then the length of wall prior to an off-set may be extended up to 24 feet. Such exceptions shall be documented on site plans and may be granted at the discretion of the Planning Board or Zoning Official, as the case may be.
2. 
Bays, facades, and walls facing streets, waterways, and the beach shall provide the following:
a. 
Align design features between floors, including fenestration, stoops, stairs, porches, decks, and roof elements including but not limited to cross-gables, hips, sheds, and dormers;
b. 
Provide vertical elements which may include columns, porches, and stairs;
c. 
Fenestration shall be provided for at least 30% of the facade, wall, or bay area facing any public street, beach, or waterway;
3. 
Where practical and possible on facades, walls, and bay areas facing interior lots, fenestration shall be provided at a minimum 10%;
4. 
Facades, walls, bays, open porches, decks, chimneys, stairs, or other features be off-set at least four feet and not more than 10 feet in front of the garage.
G. 
Mechanical equipment, air-conditioning/HVAC compressor units, and emergency electrical generators may be erected or stored outside of the principal building, subject to the following conditions:
1. 
All such equipment shall be suitably screened from view by using fencing or landscaping from parking areas, public rights-of-way and adjacent residential uses when viewed from ground level.
2. 
No mechanical equipment, air-conditioning/HVAC compressor units, or emergency electrical generators are permitted in a front yard of any principal structure or lot.
3. 
No mechanical equipment, air-conditioning/HVAC compressor units, or emergency electrical generators are permitted in the front 50% of a structure when located in a side yard setback.
4. 
Temporary (i.e., removable) window air-conditioning units and temporary ductless air-conditioning/HVAC compressor units that do not project more than one foot beyond the existing structure are permitted when incorporated into an existing building by way of renovation.
5. 
The above provisions notwithstanding, no mechanical equipment, air-conditioning/HVAC compressor units, or emergency electrical generators shall be located closer than four feet to any property line.
6. 
Replacement of in-kind units, without any increase in footprint size, located in the setback area prior to the adoption of this section are exempt from the above regulations.
7. 
Any new mechanical equipment, air-conditioning/HVAC compressor units, or emergency generators must comply with the City of Wildwood's Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 27, Flood Damage Prevention.
H. 
In any district, the entire lot, except for areas utilized for buildings, parking, loading, access aisles, pedestrian walkways, driveways, recreation areas, or service areas shall be seeded, sodded, or planted with ground cover and suitably landscaped to include trees, shrubs, edging materials, stones, and rocks or gravel in accordance with an overall landscape plan consistent with the natural surroundings. Plant materials shall be maintained in good condition year-round throughout the life of any use on said lot. All stones, rocks or gravel shall be placed over filter fabric, and any use of plastic or other impermeable material as a weed barrier is prohibited. Landscaping stones shall only be permitted if they are enclosed by four inches by four inches railroad ties, or other comparable and suitable materials to prevent the stones from spilling onto the sidewalk, curb, driveway and gutter area.
I. 
The following shall apply to all uses in all zones except single-family and two-family dwellings:
1. 
Solid waste and recyclables must be housed within the confines of a roofed structure and kept out of sight of the public and customers when not being loaded or collected. There must be provision for protection against odor and leakage as well.
2. 
Accessibility for collection by the City or private hauler must be maintained.
3. 
Wash-down facilities must comply with Chapter 20 of the Code of the City of Wildwood.
4. 
Approval by the Construction Official's office is required of the plans and specifications for solid waste enclosures.
J. 
Stacked parking, where motor vehicles are parked one in front of the other and require, when fully utilized, the moving of one vehicle to allow the removal of another, is prohibited, except in the instance of residential units where two spaces are provided for a particular dwelling unit. Stacked parking is not permitted within an enclosed garage where vehicles must exit the site by backing out into the street. A car may be stacked in front of the garage if there is a minimum of 22 (twenty-two) feet from the garage to the property line.
K. 
Off-street parking pads may be located in side yards or the rear yard of single-family dwellings. Rear yard parking is strongly encouraged for all other residential structural types. The purpose of this condition is to reduce the amount of curb cuts and resulting loss of on-street parking.
L. 
At-grade parking below a principal structure is permitted in all residential zoning districts. Such parking areas shall be either within an attached garage or walkout enclosure or, if the structure is elevated on pilings, shall be suitably screened with lattice, landscaping, or breakaway walls. It is the intent of this provision to avoid the appearance of housing on stilts.
M. 
Detached single-family dwelling units shall provide parking spaces in accordance with the standards established by the New Jersey Residential Site Improvement Standards (RSIS) (N.J.S.A. 5:21-1 et seq.[2]). The RSIS standards include parking requirements for residential uses based on unit (bedroom) size. If the applicant does not specify the number of bedrooms per dwelling unit, then each dwelling unit shall be subject to the RSIS parking space requirements for a four-bedroom dwelling unit.
[2]
Editor's Note: The New Jersey Residential Site Improvement Standards are found at N.J.A.C. 5:21-1.1 et seq.
N. 
Unless otherwise indicated, on-site parking for nonresidential structures and uses shall be on the side or the rear of the building. If to the rear, rear yards shall be of sufficient size to accommodate required parking and drive aisles.
1. 
A five-foot landscaped buffer shall be installed along the side or rear property line, as applicable, if the adjacent property contains a residential use.
O. 
Open porches and stairs providing access to the first floor only of residential uses shall be permitted to extend into the front yard setback area, provided that a four-foot unobstructed setback is maintained from the property line. Stairs and stair towers to second-floor units may not encroach into any setback and must be enclosed. This provision shall apply only to preexisting structures. All new construction must comply with the front yard setback requirements for the zoning district in which the property is located.
P. 
In residential zoning districts only, where a preexisting, nonconforming principal structure is located on a lot, the Zoning Official, at his discretion and so long as the other requirements of this chapter are met, may permit the reduction in the existing side yard setback requirement to allow the construction of a deck or small addition less than 400 square feet in size to be built in line with the existing principal structure, provided that the minimum side yard setback distance shall be no less than four feet in any instance. This provision shall apply only to preexisting structures. All new construction must comply with the side yard setback requirements for the zoning district in which the property is located.
Q. 
In all residential zoning districts, a conforming residential use may have a bump out, jog, or projection in a side yard wall, provided the following provisions are met:
1. 
No bump out, jog, or projection shall be greater than 24 inches.
2. 
A four feet minimum setback must be maintained to any property line.
3. 
The proposed wall where the bump out, jog, or projection is to be located must be a minimum of 30 feet in length.
4. 
The total length of the projections in a given wall shall not exceed 15% of the length of the wall.
R. 
Sight triangle areas shall be required at intersections and driveways entering public streets, in addition to the specified right-of-way widths, in which no grading, planting or structure shall be erected or maintained more than 30 inches above the street center line, except for utility poles, street signs, fire hydrants and light standards. The "sight triangle" is defined as that area outside of the curbline and the straight line connecting sight points, one located on each curbline or driveway center line at a distance of 25 feet or one foot for each mile of allowed street speed limit, whichever is greater, or 15 feet along the center line of a driveway. Sight triangle easements shall be required for any new development and such easement dedication shall be expressed on the plat or plan as follows: "Sight triangle easement deeded for purposes provided for and expressed in the Land Development Ordinance of the City of Wildwood."
S. 
Where buildings on separate lots are attached and thus built to the interior side property lines, no side yard setback on said interior side property line shall be required.
T. 
No dwelling unit shall be constructed on any lot in the City of Wildwood that does not provide a minimum of 2,000 square feet.
U. 
No residential dwelling unit above a nonresidential, ground-floor permitted use shall contain less than 1,500 square feet of living space.
V. 
All applications to the City's Planning Board or Zoning Board of Adjustment, as applicable, shall conform to a checklist or checklists prepared by the City for such purpose in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40:55D-10.3 and attached hereto to this chapter. Said checklist or checklists, as appropriate, specify submission requirements for applications to the respective Board for approval of major or minor subdivision(s), major or minor site plan(s) and zoning variance(s) consistent with the requirements of the Municipal Land Use Law[3] and rules and regulations of NJDEP Coastal Zone Management program.
[3]
Editor's Note: See N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1 et seq.
W. 
In order to provide the City's Public Safety Departments and Tax Offices with the most accurate information regarding approvals in Wildwood, all such checklists shall include a requirement that each applicant shall, as a condition of approval, submit to the City's Planning Office (for distribution to the appropriate City agency) an electronic version of the approved plans for each approved application. Said requirement may be waived by the applicable Board upon petition by the applicant, provided the applicant submits appropriate justification for such waiver.
X. 
The following structures may be erected above the heights prescribed by this chapter, but in no case shall the height of any of these appurtenances exceed a height equal to 20% more than the maximum height permitted for the particular use in the district:
1. 
Mechanical rooms, mechanical penthouses, and other roof structures for the housing of stairways, tanks, ventilating fans, air-conditioning equipment or similar equipment required to operate and maintain the building;
2. 
Skylights, spires, cupolas, flagpoles, chimneys or similar structures;
3. 
Safety enclosures and handrails of rooftop deck areas, sun decks, and other recreational purposes.
Y. 
Regardless of any particular zoning district, child-care centers for which, upon completion, a license is required from the Department of Human Services pursuant to P.L. 1983, c.492 (N.J.S.A. 30:5B-1 et seq.), shall be a permitted use in all nonresidential districts of a municipality, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:55D-66.6. The floor area occupied in any building or structure as a child-care center shall be excluded in calculating:
1. 
Any parking requirement otherwise applicable to that number of units or amount of floor space, as appropriate, under state or local laws or regulations adopted thereunder; and
2. 
The permitted density allowable for that building or structure under any applicable zoning ordinance.
Z. 
Regardless of any particular zoning district, any child-care program approved by a local board of education and operated by the Board or by an approved sponsor in a public school, before or after regular school hours, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:20-34, shall be deemed a permitted use in all residential and nonresidential districts of a municipality and shall be exempt from local zoning restrictions, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:55D-66.7a.
AA. 
Fixed stairs and landings attached to the side of the principal building that provide access to an electric meter servicing the building (collectively "meter access structure") may project into a required side yard and front yard setback, provided that:
[Added 8-25-2021 by Ord. No. 1207-21]
1. 
It is required by and does not exceed the minimum dimensions established by the Board of Public Utilities and/or the Department of Community Affairs;
2. 
It shall not be elevated any higher than 18 inches above the adjacent grade;
3. 
It shall not protrude past the front facade of the building;
4. 
If a handrail is required by the building code, it shall be constructed on the side of the stairs that abut the side wall of the building;
5. 
A minimum side yard setback of four feet is provided, unless the meter access structure is required by the elevation of an existing principal building. If a side yard setback of less than three feet is proposed, stairs shall be constructed on the front and back of the landing to permit pedestrian access along and through the side yard of the building; and
6. 
It is not placed within any required parking area.
AB. 
Roof Pitch for Residential Structures.
1. 
Roof pitch plans must be drawn to scale and submitted with the appropriate calculations at the time a zoning permit or Planning Board application is made.
2. 
The roof pitch must be a minimum average of five feet of rise to every 12 feet of run 5:12. Any roof which has a pitch less than two feet of rise for every 12 feet of run 2:12 shall be considered flat, and flat roofs may not exceed 20% of the roof area, measured in a horizontal plane.
3. 
A roof top deck may not exceed 20% of the total area of the primary roof.
[1-23-2019 by Ord. No. 1128-18; amended 8-25-2021 by Ord. No. 1207-21; 3-22-2023 by Ord. No. 1254-23; 3-22-2023 by Ord. No. 1254-23; ; 3-22-2023 by Ord. No. 1254-23; 8-23-2023 by Ord. No. 1268-23; 4-24-2024 by Ord. No. 1290-24; 5-25-2025 by Ord. No. 1326-25]
A. 
Purpose. To provide for housing in a variety of structural types and densities in order to promote cohesive and healthy residential neighborhoods addressing the needs of all Wildwood residents.
1. 
Family day-care homes shall be a permitted use in all residential districts of a municipality. The requirements for family day-care homes shall be the same as for single-family dwelling units located within such residential districts. Any deed restriction that would prohibit the use of a single-family dwelling unit as a family day-care home shall not be enforceable unless that restriction is necessary for the preservation of the health, safety, and welfare of the other residents in the neighborhood, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:55D-66.5.
2. 
Regardless of any particular zoning district, any child-care program approved by a local board of education and operated by the Board or by an approved sponsor in a public school, before or after regular school hours, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:20-34, shall be deemed a permitted use in all residential and nonresidential districts of a municipality and shall be exempt from local zoning restrictions, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:55D-66.7a.
3. 
Community residences for the developmentally disabled, community shelters for victims of domestic violence, community residences for the terminally ill and community residences for persons with head injuries shall be a permitted use in all residential districts of a municipality, and the requirements therefor shall be the same as for single-family dwelling units located within such districts in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:55D-66.1.
B. 
Low Density Residential (R-1).
1. 
Purpose. The Low Density Residential (R-1) Zoning District provides for low density, single-family residential development in single-family detached dwellings.
2. 
Permitted Uses.
a. 
Single-family detached dwelling units.
b. 
Community residences for the developmentally disabled, community shelters for victims of domestic violence, community residences for the terminally ill and community residences for persons with head injuries and all other entities which may in the future be set forth in N.J.S.A. 40:55D-66.1 and N.J.S.A. 40:55D-66.2. The requirements for those residences shall be the same as for single-family residences within this zone.
c. 
Municipal buildings and uses.
d. 
Public playgrounds, public conservation areas, public parks, public open space and public purpose uses.
3. 
Conditional Uses.
a. 
Public and private day schools of elementary and/or high school grade licensed by the State of New Jersey, subject to site plan approval by the Planning Board and the bulk standards found in § 17-412D5.
4. 
Accessory Buildings and Uses.
a. 
Accessory apartment units within detached single-family dwellings, subject to § 17-503 and the bulk requirements below and herein.
b. 
Energy conservation devices in side and rear yards only, subject to the provisions of § 17-511.
c. 
Home occupations, subject to the definitions and requirements of § 17-201 herein.
d. 
Off-street parking and private garages subject to the provisions of § 17-608. Where § 17-608 does not contain standards for a specific use, such use is subject to New Jersey Residential Site Improvement Standards (RSIS) (N.J.S.A. 5:21-1 et seq.) or as directed by the Planning Board during site plan review.
e. 
Parking of trailered/blocked boats and campers/motorhomes in side and rear yards only. Such boats or campers/motorhomes shall be owned by the resident of the subject lot. Further, such boats or campers/motorhomes shall not be used for temporary or permanent living quarters.
f. 
Private residential swimming pools in rear yards only (subject to the provisions of § 17-509).
g. 
Private residential storage sheds for the storage of objects owned the residents of the property only. Such sheds shall be located in side and rear yards only.
h. 
Satellite Dish antenna, subject to the provisions of § 17-510.
i. 
Signs for home occupations, municipal uses, and conditional uses subject to § 17-609 of this chapter or as directed by the Planning Board during site plan review.
j. 
Signs, Informational and directional as defined in § 17-609A11.
5. 
Building Regulations.
a. Principal Buildings
Minimum lot area
3,600 square feet
Minimum lot frontage and lot width
40 feet
Minimum lot depth
90 feet
Minimum front yard setback
10 feet
Minimum side yard setbacks
6 feet
Minimum rear yard setback
15 feet
Maximum principal building coverage
45%
Maximum lot coverage
70%
Maximum building height
3 stories and not greater than 34 feet above BFE
b. Accessory Structures
Minimum distance to side property line
6 feet
Minimum distance to rear property line
6 feet
Maximum total footprint for all accessory structures
450 square feet garage; 150 square feet storage shed(s)
Maximum height
1 story and not greater than 14 feet above TOC
Storage sheds: 8 feet
6. 
Off-Street Parking Requirements. Each individual use shall provide parking spaces according to the following minimum provisions:
a. 
Single-family dwelling units and single-family semidetached (duplex) units shall provide parking spaces in accordance with the standards established by the New Jersey Residential Site Improvement Standards (RSIS) (N.J.S.A. 5:21-1 et seq.). The RSIS standards include parking requirements for residential uses based on unit (bedroom) size. If the applicant does not specify the number of bedrooms per dwelling unit, then each dwelling unit shall be subject to the RSIS parking space requirements for a four-bedroom dwelling unit.
b. 
Stacked parking, where motor vehicles are parked one in front of the other and require, when fully utilized, the moving of one vehicle to allow the removal of another, is prohibited, except in the instance of residential units where two spaces are provided for a particular dwelling unit. Stacked parking is not permitted within an enclosed garage where vehicles must exit the site by backing out into the street. A car may be stacked in front of the garage if there is a minimum of 22 (twenty-two) feet from the garage to the property line.
c. 
Parking requirements for home occupations, municipal uses, and conditional uses shall be determined in accordance with § 17-608 of this chapter or during site plan review by the Planning Board.
d. 
See § 17-608, Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways, for additional standards.
7. 
Signs:
a. 
Information and direction signs as defined in § 17-609B10.
b. 
Sign requirements for home occupations, municipal uses, and conditional uses shall be determined in accordance with § 17-609 of this chapter or during site plan review by the Planning Board.
c. 
See § 17-609 for additional standards.
8. 
Modulation of building walls:
a. 
For every 20 feet of facade or wall, the adjacent facade or wall shall provide a minimum of two feet off-set for at least 20% of the length of the facade or wall, creating bays.
However, within this context, if the inclusion of such an off-set will negatively impact the functionality of parking within a garage, then the length of wall prior to an off-set may be extended up to 24 feet. Such exceptions shall be documented on site plans and may be granted at the discretion of the Planning Board or Zoning Official, as the case may be.
b. 
Bays, facades, and walls facing streets, waterways, and the beach shall provide the following:
(1) 
Align design features between floors, including fenestration, stoops, stairs, porches, decks, and roof elements including but not limited to cross-gables, hips, sheds, and dormers;
(2) 
Provide vertical elements which may include columns, porches, and stairs;
(3) 
Fenestration shall be provided for at least 30% of the facade, wall, or bay area facing any public street, beach, or waterway;
c. 
Where practical and possible on facades, walls, and bay areas facing interior lots, fenestration shall be provided at a minimum 10%;
d. 
Facades, walls, bays, open porches, decks, chimneys, stairs, or other features be off-set at least four feet and not more than 10 feet in front of the garage.
C. 
Moderate Density Residential (R-2).
1. 
Purpose. The Moderate Density Residential (R-2) Zoning District provides for moderate density, single-family residential development in single-family detached, single-family semi-detached dwelling units.
2. 
Permitted Uses.
a. 
Single-family detached dwelling units.
b. 
Single-family semi-detached dwelling units.
c. 
Two-family (duplex) dwelling units.
d. 
Multi-family dwellings with not more than three units per building designed to resemble townhouses.
e. 
Community residences for the developmentally disabled, community shelters for victims of domestic violence, community residences for the terminally ill and community residences for persons with head injuries and all other entities which may in the future be set forth in N.J.S.A. 40:55D-66.1 and N.J.S.A. 40:55D-66.2. The requirements for those residences shall be the same as for single-family residences within this zone.
f. 
Municipal buildings and uses.
g. 
Public playgrounds, public conservation areas, public parks, public open space and public purpose uses.
3. 
Conditional Uses.
a. 
Public and private day schools of elementary and/or high school grade licensed by the State of New Jersey.
4. 
Accessory Buildings and Uses.
a. 
Accessory apartment units within detached single-family dwellings, subject to § 17-503 and the bulk requirements below and herein.
b. 
Energy conservation devices in side and rear yards only, subject to the provisions of § 17-511.
c. 
Home occupations, subject to the definitions and requirements of § 17-201 herein.
d. 
Off-street parking and private garages subject to the provisions of § 17-608. Where § 17-608 does not contain standards for a specific use, such use is subject to New Jersey Residential Site Improvement Standards (RSIS) (N.J.S.A. 5:21-1 et seq.) or as directed by the Planning Board during site plan review.
e. 
Parking of trailered/blocked boats and campers/motorhomes in side and rear yards only. Such boats or campers/motorhomes shall be owned by the resident of the subject lot. Further, such boats or campers/motorhomes shall not be used for temporary or permanent living quarters.
f. 
Private residential swimming pools in rear yards only (subject to the provisions of section § 17-509).
g. 
Private residential storage sheds for the storage of objects owned the residents of the property only. Such sheds shall be located in side and rear yards only.
h. 
Satellite Dish antenna, subject to the provisions of § 17-510.
i. 
Signs for home occupations, municipal uses, and conditional uses subject to § 17-609 of this chapter or as directed by the Planning Board during site plan review.
j. 
Signs, Informational and directional as defined in § 17-609A11.
5. 
Building Regulations.
a. Principal Buildings
Single-Family Detached
Single-Family Semi-Detached
Two-Family (Duplex)
3-Unit Multi-Family Dwellings
Minimum lot area
3,600 square feet
5,400 square feet
4,500 square feet
7,200 square feet
Minimum lot frontage and lot width
40 feet
60 feet
50 feet
80 feet
Minimum lot depth
90 feet
90 feet
90 feet
90 feet
Minimum lot depth for lots that adjoin either Tacony Road or Dock Street
80 feet
80 feet
80 feet
80 feet
Minimum front yard setback
10 feet
10 feet
10 feet
10 feet
Minimum side yard setbacks
6 feet
6 feet
10 feet
6 feet
Minimum rear yard setback
15 feet
15 feet
15 feet
15 feet
Maximum principal building coverage
45%
60%
45%
60%
Maximum lot coverage
70%
70%
70%
70%
Maximum building height
3 stories and not greater than 34' above BFE
3 stories and not greater than 34' above BFE
3 stories and not greater than 34' above BFE
3 stories and not greater than 34' above BFE
b. Accessory Structures
Single-Family Detached
Single-Family Semi-Detached
Two-Family (Duplex)
3-Unit Multi-Family Dwellings
Minimum distance to side property line
4 feet
4 feet
4 feet
4 feet
Minimum distance to rear property line
4 feet
4 feet
4 feet
4 feet
Maximum total footprint for all accessory structures
400 square feet
300 square feet/dwelling unit
300 square feet/dwelling unit
300 square feet/dwelling unit
Maximum height
1 story and not greater than 16' above
TOC
Storage Sheds: 8'
1 story and not greater than 16' above
TOC
Storage Sheds: 8'
1 story and not greater than 16' above
TOC
Storage Sheds: 8'
1 story and not greater than 16' above
TOC
Storage Sheds: 8'
c. Conditional Uses
Public and Private Schools
Minimum lot area
10,000 square feet
Minimum lot frontage and lot width
75 feet
Minimum lot depth
100 feet
Minimum lot depth for lots that adjoin either tacony road or dock street
20 feet each
Minimum front yard setback
20 feet
Minimum side yard setbacks
30 feet
Minimum rear yard setback
35%
Maximum principal building coverage
80%
Maximum lot coverage
6 stories and not greater than 59 feet above BFE
Maximum building height
10,000 square feet
d. Accessory Structures for Conditional Uses
Public and Private Schools
Minimum distance to side property line
20 feet
Minimum distance to rear property line
20 feet
Maximum height
1 story and not greater than 14 feet above TOC
Storage Sheds: 8 feet
6. 
Off-Street Parking Requirements. Each individual use shall provide parking spaces according to the following minimum provisions:
a. 
Residential uses shall provide parking spaces in accordance with the standards established by the New Jersey Residential Site Improvement Standards (RSIS) (N.J.S.A. 5:21-1 et seq.[1]). The RSIS standards include parking requirements for residential uses based on unit (bedroom) size. If the applicant does not specify the number of bedrooms per dwelling unit, then each dwelling unit shall be subject to the RSIS parking space requirements for a four-bedroom dwelling unit.
[1]
Editor's Note: The New Jersey Residential Site Improvement Standards are found at N.J.A.C. 5:21-1.1 et seq.
b. 
Stacked parking, where motor vehicles are parked one in front of the other and require, when fully utilized, the moving of one vehicle to allow the removal of another, is prohibited, except in the instance of residential units where two spaces are provided for a particular dwelling unit. Stacked parking is not permitted within an enclosed garage where vehicles must exit the site by backing out into the street. A car may be stacked in front of the garage if there is a minimum of 22 (twenty-two) feet from the garage to the property line.
c. 
Parking requirements for home occupations, municipal uses, and conditional uses shall be determined in accordance with § 17-608 of this chapter or during site plan review by the Planning Board.
d. 
See § 17- 608 for additional standards.
7. 
Signs:
a. 
Information and direction signs as defined § 17-609B10.
b. 
Sign requirements for home occupations, municipal uses, and conditional uses shall be determined in accordance with § 17-609 of this chapter or during site plan review by the Planning Board.
c. 
See § 17-609 for additional standards.
8. 
Modulation of building walls:
a. 
For every 20 feet of facade or wall, the adjacent facade or wall shall provide a minimum of two feet off-set for at least 20% of the length of the facade or wall, creating bays.
However, within this context, if the inclusion of such an off-set will negatively impact the functionality of parking within a garage, then the length of wall prior to an off-set may be extended up to 24 feet. Such exceptions shall be documented on site plans and may be granted at the discretion of the Planning Board or Zoning Official, as the case may be.
b. 
Bays, facades, and walls facing streets, waterways, and the beach shall provide the following:
(1) 
Align design features between floors, including fenestration, stoops, stairs, porches, decks, and roof elements including but not limited to cross-gables, hips, sheds, and dormers;
(2) 
Provide vertical elements which may include columns, porches, and stairs;
(3) 
Fenestration shall be provided for at least 30% of the facade, wall, or bay area facing any public street, beach, or waterway;
c. 
Where practical and possible on facades, walls, and bay areas facing interior lots, fenestration shall be provided at a minimum 10%;
d. 
Facades, walls, bays, open porches, decks, chimneys, stairs, or other features be off-set at least four feet and not more than 10 feet in front of the garage.
D. 
Residential Multifamily (RM).
1. 
Purpose. The Residential Multi-Family (RM) Zoning District provides for single-family detached and semi-detached dwellings in buildings containing up to three attached units.
2. 
Permitted Uses.
a. 
Single-family detached dwelling units.
b. 
Single-family semi-detached dwelling units.
c. 
Two-family (duplex) dwelling units.
d. 
Multi-family dwellings with not more than three units per building designed to resemble townhouses.
e. 
Community residences for the developmentally disabled, community shelters for victims of domestic violence, community residences for the terminally ill and community residences for persons with head injuries and all other entities which may in the future be set forth in N.J.S.A. 40:55D-66.1 and N.J.S.A. 40:55D-66.2. The requirements for those residences shall be the same as for single-family residences within this zone.
f. 
Municipal buildings and uses.
g. 
Public playgrounds, public conservation areas, public parks, public open space and public purpose uses.
3. 
Conditional Uses.
a. 
Multifamily dwellings subject to the provisions of § 17-501B12.
b. 
Bed & breakfasts.
c. 
Places of worship.
d. 
Public and private day schools of elementary and/or high school grade licensed by the State of New Jersey.
e. 
Wireless telecommunications towers, antennas, and facilities, subject to the provisions of § 17-507.
4. 
Accessory Buildings and Uses.
a. 
Accessory apartment units within detached single-family dwellings, subject to § 17-503 and the bulk requirements below and herein.
b. 
Energy conservation devices in side and rear yards only, subject to the provisions of § 17-511.
c. 
Home occupations, subject to the definitions and requirements of § 17-201 herein.
d. 
Off-street parking and private garages subject to the provisions of § 17-608. Where § 17-608 does not contain standards for a specific use, such use is subject to New Jersey Residential Site Improvement Standards (RSIS) (N.J.S.A. 5:21-1 et seq.) or as directed by the Planning Board during site plan review.
e. 
Parking of trailered/blocked boats and campers/motorhomes in side and rear yards only. Such boats or campers/motorhomes shall be owned by the resident of the subject lot. Further, such boats or campers/motorhomes shall not be used for temporary or permanent living quarters.
f. 
Private residential swimming pools in rear yards only (subject to the provisions of § 17-509).
g. 
Private residential storage sheds for the storage of objects owned the residents of the property only. Such sheds shall be located in side and rear yards only.
h. 
Satellite Dish antenna, subject to the provisions of § 17-510.
i. 
Signs for home occupations, municipal uses, and conditional uses subject to § 17-609 of this chapter or as directed by the Planning Board during site plan review.
j. 
Signs, Informational and directional as defined in § 17-609A11.
5. 
Building Regulations.
a. Principal Buildings
Single-Family Detached
Single-Family Semi-Detached
Two-Family (Duplex)
3-Unit Multi-Family Dwellings
Minimum lot area
3,600 square feet
5,400 square feet
4,500 square feet
7,200 square feet
Minimum lot frontage and lot width
40 feet
60 feet
50 feet
80 feet
Minimum lot depth
90 feet
90 feet
90 feet
90 feet
Minimum front yard setback
10 feet
10 feet
10 feet
10 feet
Minimum side yard setbacks
6 feet
6 feet
10 feet
6 feet
Minimum rear yard setback
15 feet
15 feet
15 feet
15 feet
Maximum principal building coverage
45%
60%
45%
60%
Maximum lot coverage
70%
70%
70%
70%
Maximum building height
3 stories and not greater than 34' above BFE
3 stories and not greater than 34' above BFE
3 stories and not greater than 34' above BFE
3 stories and not greater than 34' above BFE
b. Accessory Structures
Single-Family Detached
Single-Family Semi-Detached
Two-Family (Duplex)
3-Unit Multi-Family Dwellings
Minimum distance to side property line
4 feet
4 feet
4 feet
4 feet
Minimum distance to rear property line
4 feet
4 feet
4 feet
4 feet
Maximum total footprint for all accessory structures
450 square feet
300 square feet/dwelling unit
300 square feet/dwelling unit
300 square feet/dwelling unit
Maximum height
1 story and not greater than 16' above
TOC
Storage Sheds: 8'
1 story and not greater than 16' above
TOC
Storage Sheds: 8'
1 story and not greater than 16' above
TOC
Storage Sheds: 8'
1 story and not greater than 16' above
TOC
Storage Sheds: 8'
c. Conditional Uses
Public and Private Schools
Places of Worship
Bed and Breakfasts
Multi-Family Residential
Minimum lot area
10,000 square feet
10,000 square feet
10,000 square feet
10,000 square feet
Minimum lot frontage and lot width
75 feet
75 feet
75 feet
100 feet
Minimum lot depth
100 feet
100 feet
100 feet
100 feet
Minimum front yard setback
20 feet
20 feet
20 feet
10 feet up to BFE + 30 feet
15 feet above BFE + 30 feet
Minimum side yard setbacks
20 feet each
20 feet each
20 feet each
10 feet each
Minimum rear yard setback
30 feet
30 feet
30 feet
10 feet
Maximum principal building coverage
35%
35%
35%
45%
Maximum lot coverage
80%
80%
80%
70%
Maximum building height
6 stories and not greater than 59 feet above BFE
6 stories and not greater than 59 feet above BFE
6 stories and not greater than 59 feet above BFE
3 stories and not greater than 45 feet above BFE
d. Accessory Structures for Conditional Uses
Public and Private Schools
Places of Worship
Bed and Breakfasts
Multi-Family Residential
Minimum distance to side property line
20 feet
20 feet
20 feet
5 feet
Minimum distance to rear property line
20 feet
20 feet
20 feet
5 feet
Maximum total footprint for all accessory structures
750 square feet
750 square feet
750 square feet
750 square feet
Maximum height
1 story and not greater than 14 feet above TOC
1 story and not greater than 14 feet above TOC
1 story and not greater than 14 feet above TOC
1 story and not greater than 14 feet above TOC
8 feet for storage sheds.
6. 
Off-Street Parking Requirements. Each individual use shall provide parking spaces according to the following minimum provisions:
a. 
Residential uses shall provide parking spaces in accordance with the standards established by the New Jersey Residential Site Improvement Standards (RSIS) (N.J.S.A. 5:21-1 et seq.[2]). The RSIS standards include parking requirements for residential uses based on unit (bedroom) size. If the applicant does not specify the number of bedrooms per dwelling unit, then each dwelling unit shall be subject to the RSIS parking space requirements for a four-bedroom dwelling unit.
[2]
Editor's Note: The New Jersey Residential Site Improvement Standards are found at N.J.A.C. 5:21-1.1 et seq.
b. 
Stacked parking, where motor vehicles are parked one in front of the other and require, when fully utilized, the moving of one vehicle to allow the removal of another, is prohibited, except in the instance of residential units where two spaces are provided for a particular dwelling unit. Stacked parking is not permitted within an enclosed garage where vehicles must exit the site by backing out into the street. A car may be stacked in front of the garage if there is a minimum of 22 (twenty-two) feet from the garage to the property line.
c. 
Parking requirements for home occupations, municipal uses, and conditional uses shall be determined in accordance with § 17-608 of this chapter or during site plan review by the Planning Board.
d. 
See § 17-608, Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways, for additional standards.
7. 
Signs:
a. 
Dwelling units: information and direction signs as defined in § 17-609B10.
b. 
Sign requirements for home occupations, municipal uses, and conditional uses shall be determined in accordance with § 17-609of this chapter or during site plan review by the Planning Board.
c. 
See § 17-609 for additional standards.
8. 
Modulation of building walls:
a. 
For every 20 feet of facade or wall, the adjacent facade or wall shall provide a minimum of two feet off-set for at least 20% of the length of the facade or wall, creating bays.
However, within this context, if the inclusion of such an off-set will negatively impact the functionality of parking within a garage, then the length of wall prior to an off-set may be extended up to 24 feet. Such exceptions shall be documented on site plans and may be granted at the discretion of the Planning Board or Zoning Official, as the case may be.
b. 
Bays, facades, and walls facing streets, waterways, and the beach shall provide the following:
(1) 
Align design features between floors, including fenestration, stoops, stairs, porches, decks, and roof elements including but not limited to cross-gables, hips, sheds, and dormers;
(2) 
Provide vertical elements which may include columns, porches, and stairs;
(3) 
Fenestration shall be provided for at least 30% of the facade, wall, or bay area facing any public street, beach, or waterway;
c. 
Where practical and possible on facades, walls, and bay areas facing interior lots, fenestration shall be provided at a minimum 10%;
d. 
Facades, walls, bays, open porches, decks, chimneys, stairs, or other features be off-set at least four feet and not more than 10 feet in front of the garage.
E. 
Waterfront Residential (WR).
1. 
Purpose. The Waterfront Residential (WR) Zoning District provides for single-family detached and semi-detached residences in the waterfront areas of the City.
2. 
Permitted Uses.
a. 
Single-family detached dwelling units.
b. 
Single-family semi-detached dwelling units.
c. 
Community residences for the developmentally disabled, community shelters for victims of domestic violence, community residences for the terminally ill and community residences for persons with head injuries and all other entities which may in the future be set forth in N.J.S.A. 40:55D-66.1 and N.J.S.A. 40:55D-66.2. The requirements for those residences shall be the same as for single-family residences within this zone.
d. 
Governmentally sponsored permanent and non-permanent public access pedestrian walkways or Boardwalks, fishing and/or scenic overlook piers, exercise trails, floating docks for seasonal boat docking, etc. to provide access to the waters of Otten's Harbor, as scenic overlooks and other educationally oriented structures, as authorized by City Commission.
e. 
Municipal buildings and uses.
f. 
Public parks, playgrounds and conservation areas.
3. 
Conditional Uses. None.
4. 
Accessory Buildings and Uses.
a. 
Accessory apartment units within detached single-family dwellings, subject to § 17-503 and the bulk requirements below and herein.
b. 
Home occupations, subject to the definitions and requirements of § 17-201.
c. 
Off-street parking and private garages subject to the provisions of § 17-608. Where § 17-608 does not contain standards for a specific use, such use is subject to New Jersey Residential Site Improvement Standards (RSIS) (N.J.S.A. 5:21-1 et seq.) or as directed by the Planning Board during site plan review.
d. 
Parking of trailered/blocked boats and campers/motorhomes in side and rear yards only. Such boats or campers/motorhomes shall be owned by the resident of the subject lot. Further, such boats or campers/motorhomes shall not be used for temporary or permanent living quarters.
e. 
Private residential storage sheds for the storage of objects owned by the residents of the property only. Such sheds shall be located in side and rear yards only.
f. 
Private residential swimming pools in rear yards only, subject to the provisions of § 17-509. Single-family detached and single-family semi-detached dwelling units are exempt from submitting a site plan in conformance with this requirement.
g. 
Satellite Dish antenna, subject to the provisions of § 17-510.
h. 
Signs for home occupations, municipal uses, and conditional uses subject to § 17-609 of this chapter or as directed by the Planning Board during site plan review.
5. 
Building Regulations.
a. Principal Buildings
Minimum lot area
2,400 square feet
Minimum Lot frontage & lot width
Single-family: 30 feet
Single-family semi-detached: 60 feet
Minimum lot depth
80 feet
Minimum front yard setback
10 feet
Minimum side yard setbacks
Single-family detached: 5 feet
Single-family semi-detached: 6 feet
Minimum rear yard setback
10 feet from rear property line or the bulkhead line, whichever is most landward;
Where bulkhead line is not uniform across the length of the parcel, distance from bulkhead line shall be established from the longest continuous run parallel to the right-of-way. If such a measurement is not applicable to the circumstance, setback shall be established as the average distance of the bulkhead from the right-of-way.
Maximum principal building coverage
45%
Maximum lot coverage
70%
Maximum building height
3 stories and not greater than 34 feet above BFE
b. Accessory Structures
Minimum distance to side property line
5 feet
Minimum distance to rear property line
5 feet
Maximum total footprint for all accessory structures
400 square feet
Maximum height
1 story and not greater than 16 feet above TOC
Storage Sheds: 8 feet
6. 
Off-Street Parking Requirements. Each individual use shall provide parking spaces according to the following minimum provisions:
a. 
Residential uses shall provide parking spaces in accordance with the standards established by the New Jersey Residential Site Improvement Standards (RSIS) (N.J.S.A. 5:21-1 et seq.[3]). The RSIS standards include parking requirements for residential uses based on unit (bedroom) size. If the applicant does not specify the number of bedrooms per dwelling unit, then each dwelling unit shall be subject to the RSIS parking space requirements for a four-bedroom dwelling unit.
[3]
Editor's Note: The New Jersey Residential Site Improvement Standards are found at N.J.A.C. 5:21-1.1 et seq.
b. 
Stacked parking, where motor vehicles are parked one in front of the other and require, when fully utilized, the moving of one vehicle to allow the removal of another, is prohibited, except in the instance of residential units where two spaces are provided for a particular dwelling unit. Stacked parking is not permitted within an enclosed garage where vehicles must exit the site by backing out into the street. A car may be stacked in front of the garage if there is a minimum of 22 (twenty-two) feet from the garage to the property line.
c. 
Parking requirements for home occupations, municipal uses, and conditional uses shall be determined in accordance with § 17-608 of this chapter or during site plan review by the Planning Board.
d. 
See § 17-608, Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways, for additional standards.
7. 
Signs:
a. 
Dwelling units: information and direction signs as defined in § 17-609B10.
b. 
Sign requirements for home occupations, municipal uses, and conditional uses shall be determined in accordance with § 17-609 of this chapter or during site plan review by the Planning Board.
c. 
See § 17-609 for additional standards.
8. 
Modulation of building walls:
a. 
For every 20 feet of facade or wall, the adjacent facade or wall shall provide a minimum of two feet off-set for at least 20% of the length of the facade or wall, creating bays.
However, within this context, if the inclusion of such an off-set will negatively impact the functionality of parking within a garage, then the length of wall prior to an off-set may be extended up to 24 feet. Such exceptions shall be documented on site plans and may be granted at the discretion of the Planning Board or Zoning Official, as the case may be.
b. 
Bays, facades, and walls facing streets, waterways, and the beach shall provide the following:
(1) 
Align design features between floors, including fenestration, stoops, stairs, porches, decks, and roof elements including but not limited to cross-gables, hips, sheds, and dormers;
(2) 
Provide vertical elements which may include columns, porches, and stairs;
(3) 
Fenestration shall be provided for at least 30% of the facade, wall, or bay area facing any public street, beach, or waterway;
c. 
Where practical and possible on facades, walls, and bay areas facing interior lots, fenestration shall be provided at a minimum 10%;
d. 
Facades, walls, bays, open porches, decks, chimneys, stairs, or other features be off-set at least four feet and not more than 10 feet in front of the garage.
F. 
Reserved.
G. 
Reserved.
[1-23-2019 by Ord. No. 1128-18; amended 3-22-2023 by Ord. No. 1254-23; 8-23-2023 by Ord. No. 1268-23]
A. 
Purpose: to provide appropriate locations for a variety of neighborhood and regionally oriented commercial facilities in order to supply goods and services to address the needs of the residents of the City of Wildwood and the Greater Wildwood Area; to provide for appropriate locations for expanded seasonal and nonseasonal convention and tourism-related commercial offerings in order to advance the economic vitality of the City of Wildwood while protecting the City's residential neighborhoods.
1. 
Excluding the construction of hotels, motels, combined retail, dining, and entertainment (RDE) facilities and high-rise multifamily residential buildings, residential dwellings units above ground-floor permitted uses shall only be allowed to reach a height equal to that limit as set forth in the building regulations for that zone.
2. 
Unless otherwise indicated, all uses in commercial zoning districts must be freestanding or combined with other permitted uses within a single building or within multiple buildings on a single lot, provided that each such use occupies a minimum gross floor area of 400 square feet.
3. 
Should more than one use be proposed on one development parcel and one of such uses is a conditional use and the other one or more uses is a permitted use, then in such event the conditional use standards set forth in Section 500 shall apply in the event there is any conflict with the base district regulations.
4. 
For projects which include the construction of a minimum of 25 residential or transient residential dwellings units or warrant 50 or more parking spaces, the following additional items must be submitted as part of the completeness review:
a. 
Traffic impact study with additional narrative demonstrating compliance with CAFRA rule N.J.A.C. 7:7E-8.11 and 8.14.
b. 
Sun/shadow diagrams.
c. 
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design checklist for new construction and major development wherein an application must attain a minimum of 26 LEED points utilizing the latest version of US Green Building Council's "LEED-NC Green Building Rating System for New Construction and Major Renovations."
5. 
Building setbacks shall not apply to canopies at the entrances to commercial buildings. A "canopy" is defined here as structure that provides shade or other shelter from the elements. The canopies shall be permitted to extend into the public right-of-way to a point no more than two feet from the face of the curb and shall allow for free flow of pedestrian traffic on the public sidewalk.
6. 
Any high-rise residential building containing 50 or more dwelling units shall develop an emergency operations management plan and submit said plan to City of Wildwood Office of Emergency Management and public safety officials (namely police and fire officials).
7. 
Child-care centers for which, upon completion, a license is required from the Department of Human Services pursuant to P.L. 1983, c.492 (N.J.S.A. 30:5B-1 et seq.), shall be a permitted use in all nonresidential districts of a municipality, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:55D-66.
8. 
Any child-care program approved by a local board of education and operated by the Board or by an approved sponsor in a public school, before or after regular school hours, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:20-34, shall be deemed a permitted use in all residential and nonresidential districts of a municipality and shall be exempt from local zoning restrictions, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:55D-66.7a.
B. 
General Commercial (GC).
1. 
Purpose: The General Commercial (GC) Zoning District was crafted to provide appropriate locations for a variety of neighborhood and regionally oriented commercial facilities in order to supply goods and services to address the needs of the residents of the City of Wildwood and the Greater Wildwood Area; and to provide for appropriate locations for expanded seasonal and nonseasonal convention and tourism-related commercial offerings in order to advance the economic vitality of the City of Wildwood while protecting the City's residential neighborhoods.
2. 
Permitted Uses:
a. 
Neighborhood and regionally oriented retail activities.
b. 
Neighborhood and regionally oriented service activities.
c. 
Banks, including drive-through facilities.
d. 
Offices and office buildings, including professional offices.
e. 
Restaurants (dining or takeout/drive-through), bars and taverns. (Note: Subject to the provisions of City Code § 5.7.)
f. 
Theaters and bowling alleys.
g. 
Public parks, playgrounds and conservation areas.
h. 
Automobile sales through dealers (Rio Grande, Park and New Jersey Avenue frontage only).
i. 
Boat sales (Rio Grande, Park and New Jersey Avenue frontage only).
j. 
Public or private enclosed recreation facilities, including fitness center and/or health club, with customary associated retail. A small cafe for the benefit of facility users is permitted as an accessory use.
k. 
Lodges and clubs.
l. 
Municipal buildings and uses.
m. 
Residential dwelling units above ground-floor permitted uses (Subsection B2a through k) hereinabove, limited to the lower of 35 feet or three stories from TOC in height. Such units must provide a minimum of 1,500 square feet of living space per dwelling unit.
3. 
Conditional Uses:
a. 
All conditional uses are required to obtain conditional use approval from the Planning Board, unless specifically stated otherwise herein. The review by the Planning Board of a conditional use shall include any required site plan review pursuant to this chapter.
b. 
Individual standards for each specific conditional use listed below are found in § 17-501 and are specifically incorporated herein. Should any proposed conditional use fail to meet any of the standards stipulated, then a use variance shall be required.
(1) 
Residential dwelling units above ground-floor permitted uses may increase the maximum building height to the lower of 59 feet or five stories from TOC, provided:
i. 
The property is located within that portion of the General Commercial (GC) Zone east of New Jersey Avenue.
ii. 
The minimum lot size is 10,000 square feet.
(2) 
Automotive service stations and garages.
(3) 
Car washes.
(4) 
Seasonal Christmas tree sales, provided:
i. 
Annual sale of Christmas trees is permitted between December 1 and December 25 in any given calendar year.
ii. 
Conditional use approval and site plan review by the Planning Board is not required. Instead, the Zoning Official shall require and review a site plan for the temporary use.
c. 
Should the use meet the conditions set forth here and in Section 501H[1] be met, then a zoning permit shall be issued. The fee for such temporary use permit shall be the same as the fee for a change of use permit.
[1]
Editor's Note: See § 17-501B, Requirements for Specific Uses.
4. 
Accessory Buildings and Uses:
a. 
Off-street parking attendant to permitted and conditional uses, subject to the provisions of § 17-608.
b. 
Private garages for the storage of delivery trucks or other commercial vehicles attendant to a permitted use, subject to the provisions of § 17-608.
c. 
Signs.
d. 
Public swimming pools, subject to the provisions of § 17-509.
e. 
Outdoor display of merchandise attendant to a permitted use, provided:
(1) 
All such displayed items are permitted under the mercantile license for the host establishment.
(2) 
Such displays do not extend more than three feet from the host building.
(3) 
Such items are displayed on commercial racks appropriate for the particular items (not simply on tables placed outside the establishment) or in commercial coin-operated vending machines.
(4) 
All display racks are removed (taken indoors) during nonbusiness hours.[2]
[2]
NOTE: Commercial coin-operated vending machines are not subject to this regulation.
f. 
Windmills and energy conservation devices in side and rear yards only, subject to the provisions of § 17-511.
g. 
Satellite dish antenna attendant to permitted uses, subject to the provisions of § 17-510.
5. 
Building Regulations:
a. Principal Buildings
Minimum lot area
7,200 square feet
Minimum lot frontage & lot width
80 feet
Minimum lot depth
90 feet
Minimum front yard setback
2 feet
Minimum side yard setbacks
6 feet
Minimum rear yard setback
15 feet
Maximum principal building coverage
50%
Maximum lot coverage
80%
Maximum building height
3 stories and not greater than 34 feet above BFE
b. Accessory Structures
Minimum distance to side property line
4 feet
Minimum distance to rear property line
4 feet
Maximum total footprint for all accessory structures
N/A
Maximum height
1 story and not greater than 16 feet above TOC
6. 
Off-Street Parking Requirements. Each individual use shall provide off-street parking spaces according to the following minimum provisions:
a. 
Permitted uses shall provide the number off-street parking spaces in accordance with the chart found in § 17-608 of this chapter. The number of spaces listed shall be the minimum requirement. Where multiple uses occupy a single lot, the total number of required parking spaces shall be the cumulative of each individual use.
b. 
Off-site parking accessory to a permitted use shall be permitted within the General Commercial Zone, subject to site plan approval by the Planning Board.
c. 
Any permitted use in the General Commercial Zone may be permitted to extend its parking area into an adjacent residential zone if it complies with the following regulations:
(1) 
No access shall be permitted to the parking area from within the residential zone.
(2) 
Parking area may extend a maximum of 120 feet into the residential zone.
(3) 
A buffer strip shall be provided between the parking area and the residential zone. The buffer strip shall consist of a ten-foot-wide planted area and a screen fence of six feet in height. Shrubs shall be planted five feet on center and shall be five feet in height at the time of planting. Evergreen trees shall be six feet to eight feet tall, and deciduous trees shall have a minimum caliper of 3 1/2 inches measured six inches above the ground.
d. 
Stacked parking, where motor vehicles are parked one in front of the other and require, when fully utilized, the moving of one vehicle to allow the removal of another, is prohibited.
e. 
Parking requirements for municipal uses and conditional uses shall be determined in accordance with § 17-608 of this chapter or during site plan review by the Planning Board.
f. 
In recognition of the existing, fully built-out nature of the lots along Pacific Avenue, the lack of existing off-street parking spaces in this area, and the resultant difficulty and inability of applicants to acquire additional lands for such parking, off-street parking requirements for permitted uses desiring to occupy existing structures fronting Pacific Avenue in the General Commercial Zone shall require only those off-street parking spaces existing at the effective date of this chapter. This provision shall not apply to new structures, which instead must conform to the requirements herein.
g. 
See § 17-608, Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways, for additional design standards.
7. 
Signs:
a. 
Exterior wall signs on nonresidential establishments shall be permitted a total of two signs, provided:
(1) 
No single exterior wall of any one establishment shall contain more than one of the two permitted signs.
(2) 
The total sign area for the sign located on the principal building facade facing the most heavily traveled right-of-way shall not exceed 25% of the face of the wall area.
(3) 
The total sign area for a sign located on another wall shall not exceed 5% of the face of the wall area.
(4) 
Where multiple storefronts occupy a single building, each individual storefront may have one wall sign in accordance with these regulations.
b. 
Freestanding pole and monument signs shall be permitted a total of one sign, provided:
(1) 
The sign area does not exceed 100 square feet.
(2) 
The height for any sign such sign does not exceed 32 feet.
(3) 
Pole mountings shall not be installed closer than one foot from any property line.
(4) 
The outboard edge of such signs may extend over the property line up to four feet, provided the bottom edge of any such sign is a minimum of 10 feet from grade.
(5) 
A base area 50% of the size of any such sign must be appropriately landscaped.
(6) 
Where more than one storefront occupies a site, a single pole or monument sign advertising multiple businesses shall be permitted in accordance with these regulations.
c. 
A-frame signs standing on the ground are permitted on the property of the business. They are prohibited on the sidewalk or in the public right-of-way, and they must be on the property that the business is located.
d. 
Retractable awnings of canvas or similar durable material which are supported within the property lines shall be permitted and shall be allowed to extend over a portion of the public right-of-way in commercial zones, provided:
(1) 
Awning supports are not permitted in the public right-of-way.
(2) 
The vertical clearance from grade to the lowest portion of any structural member shall be eight feet.
(3) 
The vertical clearance from the public right-of-way to the lowest portion of any awning, including valances, shall be seven feet minimum.
(4) 
No portion of the awning shall extend more than four feet into the public right-of-way.
(5) 
Awnings shall be constructed and installed in such a manner that upon seasonal or permanent removal, no portion of the support structure shall be exposed.
(6) 
Awning signs are limited to 16 feet of awning, and letters are limited to eight inches in height.
(7) 
No awning shall contain any advertising material or signage, other than the name and/or logo of the host establishment. No signs, merchandise, banners, or flags shall be attached to the bottom of an awning.
(8) 
The free flow of pedestrian traffic on the sidewalk is unobstructed.
e. 
Canopies located at the entrance to commercial buildings are permitted and encouraged, provided:
(1) 
The outside edge of any canopy shall not be closer than two feet from the face of the curb.
(2) 
The vertical clearance from grade to the lowest portion of any structural member or canopy sign shall be eight feet.
(3) 
Such canopies must be anchored to the host building.
(4) 
Canopy signs are limited to 16 feet of awning, and letters are limited to eight inches in height.
(5) 
No canopy shall contain any advertising material or signage, other than the name and/or logo of the host establishment. No signs, merchandise, banners, or flags shall be attached to the bottom of the canopy.
(6) 
The free flow of pedestrian traffic on the sidewalk is unobstructed.
f. 
Temporary sign banners, such as "clearance," "sale," "end of year," etc., are permitted to be attached to the building facade so long as the banner is not posted for more than 10 calendar days.
g. 
Interior window signs are permitted and shall not be considered in computing the allowable signs, provided:
(1) 
No window sign shall not exceed 25% of the total window area.
(2) 
Window signs shall be professionally designed, and no cardboard signs are permitted.
h. 
One changeable sign, such as a chalkboard or glass case for restaurant menus, limited to four square feet.
i. 
Dwelling units: information and direction signs as defined in § 17-609B10.
j. 
Sign requirements for municipal uses shall be determined in accordance with § 17-609 of this chapter or during site plan review by the Planning Board.
k. 
Sign requirements for conditional uses shall be determined during site plan review and in accordance with the conditions for each use listed in § 17-501.
l. 
See § 17-609 for additional standards.
C. 
Marine Commercial (MC).
[Amended 3-22-2023 by Ord. No. 1254-23[3]]
1. 
Purpose. To preserve appropriate sections of the City's waterfront for water-oriented and tourist related uses and facilities in order to ensure that sufficient lands are maintained for this critical component of the City's economy.
2. 
Permitted Uses.
a. 
Recreational marinas and related boat/marine repair-oriented facilities, including but not limited to boat storage (whether on boat trailers or blocked storage) and similar amenities normal and customary to an active recreational marina, offering rental boats and boat rental slips, meeting the Standards contained in the NJDEP Rules on Coastal Zone Management, namely NJAC 7:7E7.3, as currently adopted.
b. 
Eco-tourism related fishing and boating facilities.
c. 
Tourist-related water-dependent/water-oriented uses and support services.
d. 
Restaurants (dining and take-out/drive-through), bars and taverns.
e. 
Seafood markets.
f. 
Specialty, novelty, tourist and seashore-related retail.
g. 
Water sport rental and sales.
h. 
Governmentally sponsored permanent and non-permanent public access pedestrian walkways or Boardwalks, fishing and/or scenic overlook piers, exercise trails, floating docks for seasonal boat docking, etc. to provide access to the waters of Otten's Harbor, as scenic overlooks and other educationally oriented structures, as authorized by City Commission.
i. 
Municipal buildings and uses.
j. 
Public parks, playgrounds, and conservation areas.
3. 
Conditional Uses.
a. 
Outdoor patios, accessory to restaurants, bars and taverns, wherein food and beverage service is permitted. Such structures may have roofs and removable side panels to protect patrons from weather elements. Such uses shall conform to the conditional use standards contained in § 17-501B10 of this chapter.
b. 
Wireless telecommunications towers, antennas, and facilities, subject to the provisions of § 17-507.
4. 
Accessory Buildings and Uses.
a. 
Outdoor display of merchandise, provided:
(1) 
All such displayed items are permitted under the mercantile license for the host establishment.
(2) 
Such displays do not extend beyond the subject property, and do not encroach onto the public right-of-way.
(3) 
Such items are displayed on commercial racks appropriate for the particular items (not simply on tables placed outside the establishment) or in commercial coin operated vending machines.
(4) 
All display racks are removed (taken indoors) during nonbusiness hours, excepting commercial coin operated vending machines which are not subject to this regulation.
b. 
Private garages for storage of delivery trucks or other commercial vehicles, subject to the provisions of § 17-608.
c. 
Seasonal boat docking at approved boat slips, as shown on the submitted site plan, attendant to owner-occupied residential dwelling units. Nothing shall preclude owner-occupied boat slips from being leased out to other private individuals for revenue purposes. However, no floating homes or "live-aboard" vessels are permitted and no "extended stays" by boat owners utilizing their boat at seasonal boat slips for a period of greater than 10 days is permitted.
d. 
Signs subject to § 17-609.
e. 
Bathroom facilities.
f. 
Boat storage (whether on boat trailers or rack storage) and similar amenities normal and customary to an active recreational marina.
g. 
Satellite dish antenna, subject to the provisions of § 17-510.
5. 
Building Regulations.
a. Principal Buildings
Minimum lot area
2,400 square feet
Minimum lot frontage and lot width
40 feet
Minimum lot depth
60 feet
Minimum front yard setback
10 feet
Minimum side yard setbacks
6 feet
Minimum rear yard setback
10 feet from rear property line or the bulkhead line, whichever is most landward.
Where bulkhead line is not uniform across the length of the parcel, distance from bulkhead line shall be established from the longest continuous run parallel to the right-of-way. If such a measurement is not applicable to the circumstance, setback shall be established as the average distance of the bulkhead from the right-of-way.
Maximum principal building coverage
50%
Maximum lot coverage
80%
Maximum building height
3 stories and not greater than 34 feet above BFE
b. Accessory Structures
Minimum distance to side property line
4 feet
Minimum distance to rear property line
5 feet
Maximum total footprint for all accessory structures
Commercial uses: N/A
Maximum height
1 story and not greater than 16 feet above TOC
6. 
Off-Street Parking Requirements.
a. 
Each individual use shall provide off-street parking spaces according to the following minimum provisions:
(1) 
Permitted uses shall provide the number of off-street parking spaces in accordance with the chart found in § 17-608B2 of this chapter. The number of spaces listed shall be the minimum requirement. Where multiple uses occupy a single lot, the total number of required parking spaces shall be the cumulative of each individual use.
(2) 
Any permitted commercial use in the Marine Commercial (MC) Zone may be permitted to extend its parking area into an adjacent residential zone if it complies with the following regulations:
i. 
No access shall be permitted to the parking area from within the residential zone.
ii. 
Parking area may extend a maximum of 120 feet into the residential zone.
iii. 
A buffer strip shall be provided between the parking area and the residential zone. The buffer strip shall consist of a ten-foot wide planted area and a screen fence of six feet in height. Shrubs shall be planted five feet on center and shall be five feet in height at the time of planting. Evergreen trees shall be six feet to eight feet tall and deciduous trees shall have a minimum caliper of 3 1/2 inches measured six inches above the ground.
(3) 
Off-site parking accessory to a permitted use shall be permitted within the Marine Commercial Zone, subject to site plan approval by the Planning Board.
(4) 
Parking requirements for municipal uses and conditional uses shall be determined in accordance with § 17-608 of this chapter or during site plan review by the Planning Board.
(5) 
See § 17-608, Off-street parking, loading areas and driveways, for additional design standards.
7. 
Signs.
a. 
Exterior wall signs on nonresidential establishments shall be permitted a total of two signs, except that businesses on the waterway may have three signs, provided:
(1) 
No single exterior wall of any one establishment shall contain more than one of the two permitted signs.
(2) 
The total sign area for the sign located on the principal building facade facing the most heavily traveled right-of-way or waterway, shall not exceed 15% of the face of the wall area.
(3) 
The total sign area for a sign located on another wall shall not exceed 5% of the face of the wall area.
(4) 
Where multiple storefronts occupy a single building, each individual storefront may have one wall sign in accordance with these regulations.
(5) 
Any combination of wall and free-standing signs on a property must not exceed 100 square feet.
b. 
Free-standing signs shall be permitted a total of one sign provided:
(1) 
The sign area does not exceed 100 square feet.
(2) 
The height for any sign such sign does not exceed 32 feet in height.
(3) 
All such signs must be set back at least eight feet from all property lines.
(4) 
A base area 50% of the size of any such sign must be appropriately landscaped.
(5) 
Where more than one storefront occupies a site, a single freestanding sign advertising multiple businesses shall have permitted in accordance with these regulations.
(6) 
Any combination of wall and free-standing signs on a property must not exceed 100 square feet.
c. 
A-frame signs standing on the ground are permitted on the property of a commercial business or use only. They are prohibited on the sidewalk or in the public right-of-way, and they must be on the property that the business is located. No A-frame signs are permitted on residential uses.
d. 
Retractable awnings of canvas or similar durable material which are supported within the property lines shall be permitted, and shall be allowed to extend over a portion of the public right-of-way on commercial buildings within the MC-R Zone, provided:
(1) 
Awning supports are not permitted in the public right-of-way.
(2) 
The vertical clearance from grade to the lowest portion of any structural member shall be eight feet.
(3) 
The vertical clearance from the public right-of-way to the lowest portion of any awning, including valances, shall be seven feet minimum.
(4) 
No portion of the awning shall extend more than four feet into the public right-of-way.
(5) 
Awnings shall be constructed and installed in such a manner that upon seasonal or permanent removal, no portion of the support structure shall be exposed.
(6) 
Awning signs are limited to 16 feet of awning, and letters are limited to eight inches in height.
(7) 
No awning shall contain any advertising material or signage, other than the name and/or logo of the host establishment. No signs, merchandise, banners, or flags shall be attached to the bottom of an awning.
(8) 
The free flow of pedestrian traffic on the sidewalk is unobstructed.
e. 
Canopies located at the entrance to commercial buildings are permitted and encouraged, provided:
(1) 
The outside edge of any canopy shall not be closer than two feet from the face of the curb.
(2) 
The vertical clearance from grade to the lowest portion of any structural member or canopy sign shall be eight feet.
(3) 
Such canopies must be anchored to the host building.
(4) 
Canopy signs are limited to 16 feet of awning, and letters are limited to eight inches in height.
(5) 
No canopy shall contain any advertising material or signage, other than the name and/or logo of the host establishment. No signs, merchandise, banners, or flags shall be attached to the bottom of the canopy.
(6) 
The free flow of pedestrian traffic on the sidewalk is unobstructed.
f. 
Temporary sign banners, such as "clearance," "sale," "end of year," etc., are permitted to be attached to commercial building facades so long as the banner is not posted for more than 10 calendar days.
g. 
Interior window signs are permitted at commercial uses and shall not be considered in computing the allowable signs provided:
(1) 
No window sign shall not exceed 25% of the total window area.
(2) 
Window signs shall be professionally designed and no cardboard signs are permitted.
h. 
One changeable sign at commercial uses, such as a chalk board or glass case for restaurant menus, limited to four square feet.
i. 
Information and direction signs as defined in § 17-609A5.
j. 
Sign requirements for municipal uses shall be determined in accordance with § 17-609 of this chapter or during site plan review by the Planning Board.
k. 
Sign requirements for conditional uses shall be determined during site plan review and in accordance with the conditions for each use listed in § 17-501.
l. 
See § 17-609 for additional standards.
[3]
Editor's Note: Ord. No. 1254-23 repealed prior Subsections C through H..
D. 
Tourism (T).
[Added 3-22-2023 by Ord. No. 1254-23]
1. 
Purpose. The Tourism (T) Zone, is located in, and intended to provide uses for, the heart of Wildwood's resort district.
2. 
Permitted Uses.
a. 
Hotels.
b. 
Restaurants.
c. 
Condotel.
d. 
Bars.
e. 
Brewpubs licensed by the State of New Jersey.
f. 
Limited Breweries licensed by the State of New Jersey.
g. 
Craft distilleries licensed by the State of New Jersey.
h. 
Cideries licensed by the State of New Jersey.
i. 
Meaderics licensed by the State of New Jersey.
j. 
Museum.
k. 
Recreation, indoor.
l. 
Recreation, outdoor.
m. 
Theater.
n. 
Retail sales.
o. 
Bicycle, beach accessory and water sport sales and rental.
p. 
Public parks, playgrounds and conservation areas.
q. 
Municipal buildings and uses.
r. 
Residential dwelling units, including multi-family, above ground-floor permitted uses a. though q. herein.
s. 
A combination of any of the permitted uses a. through r. herein.
3. 
Conditional Uses.
a. 
Multifamily dwellings subject to the provisions of § 17-501B13.
b. 
Wireless telecommunications towers, antennas, and facilities, subject to the provisions of § 17-507.
c. 
Outdoor decks, patios and other similar appurtenances accessory to restaurants, bars and taverns, wherein food and beverage service is permitted. Such structures may have roofs and removable side panels to protect patrons from the elements. Such structures are subject to the conditional use standards found in § 17-501B10 of this chapter.
4. 
Accessory Buildings and Uses.
a. 
Off-street parking subject to § 17-609 of this chapter and standards herein.
b. 
Public swimming pools, subject to the provisions of § 17-509.
c. 
Enclosed storage facilities.
d. 
Signs.
e. 
Outdoor display of merchandise, provided:
(1) 
All such displayed items are permitted under the mercantile license for the host establishment.
(2) 
Such items are displayed on commercial racks appropriate for the particular items (not simply on tables placed outside the establishment) or in commercial coin operated vending machines.
(3) 
All such displays are confined to the subject property, and do not encroach onto the public right-of-way.
(4) 
All display racks are removed (taken indoors) during nonbusiness hours.
f. 
Satellite dish antenna, subject to the provisions of § 17-510.
g. 
Energy conservation devices in side and rear yards only subject to the provisions of § 17-511.
5. 
Building Regulations.
a. Principal Buildings
Minimum lot area
10,000 square feet
Minimum lot frontage and lot width
100 feet
Minimum lot depth
100 feet
Minimum front yard setback
Atlantic and Ocean Avenue: 5 feet up to BFE + 34 feet; 15 feet above BFE + 34 feet
East/West streets, such as Rio Grande Avenue and all streets parallel to Rio Grande Avenue: 10 feet
Minimum side yard setbacks
10 feet
Minimum rear yard setback
15 feet
Maximum principal building coverage
75%
Maximum lot coverage
80%
Maximum building height
6 stories and not greater than 72 feet above BFE
b. Accessory Structures
Minimum distance to side property line
5 feet
Minimum distance to rear property line
5 feet
Maximum footprint for all structures
N/A
Maximum height
1 story and not greater than 16 feet from TOC
6. 
Off-Street Parking Requirements. Each individual use shall provide off-street parking spaces according to the following minimum provisions:
a. 
Permitted uses shall provide the number of off-street parking spaces in accordance with the chart found in § 17-608B2. The number of spaces listed shall be the minimum requirement. Where multiple uses occupy a single lot, the total number of required parking spaces shall be the cumulative of each individual use.
b. 
Off-site parking accessory to a permitted use shall be permitted within the Tourism Zone, subject to site plan approval by the Planning Board.
c. 
Any permitted use in the Tourism Zone may be permitted to extend its parking area into an adjacent residential zone if it complies with the following regulations:
(1) 
No access shall be permitted to the parking area from within the residential zone.
(2) 
Parking area may extend a maximum of 120 feet into the residential zone.
(3) 
A buffer strip shall be provided between the parking area and the residential zone. The buffer strip shall consist of a ten-foot wide planted area and a screen fence of six feet in height. Shrubs shall be planted five feet on center and shall be five feet in height at the time of planting. Evergreen trees shall be six feet to eight feet tall and deciduous trees shall have a minimum caliper of 3 1/2 inches measured six inches above the ground.
d. 
Parking structures shall be subject to the building regulations and bulk requirements for Mixed Use (Hotels, Motels, Condotels, Resorts, Multifamily or Combination of Permitted Uses) found in § 17-413D5, except that the maximum building height for such structures shall be the lesser of six stories or 60 feet.
e. 
To avoid blank or monolithic first floor facades, parking structures shall be enclosed by other permitted uses at the street level or have decorative wall treatments consistent with § 17-411F herein.
f. 
Nothing herein shall prohibit two or more independent principal uses, whether owned by the same entity or not, from combining to construct a parking structure for the purposes outlined herein, provided that said structure is accessory to at least one of the aforementioned principal uses.
Similarly, nothing herein shall prohibit the owner/operator of a parking structure constructed for the purposes outlined herein to lease excess parking spaces to satisfy the parking requirements of a third party permitted use within the Tourism (T) Zone.
g. 
Parking requirements for municipal uses and conditional uses shall be determined in accordance with § 17-608 or during site plan review by the Planning Board.
h. 
See § 17-608, off-street parking, loading areas and driveways, for additional design standards.
i. 
Signs.
(1) 
Exterior wall signs on nonresidential establishments shall be permitted a total of two signs provided:
i. 
No single exterior wall of any one establishment shall contain more than one of the two permitted signs.
ii. 
The total sign area for the sign located on the principal building facade facing the most heavily traveled right-of-way shall not exceed 25% of the face of the wall area.
iii. 
The total sign area for a sign located on another wall shall not exceed (5%) of the face of the wall area.
iv. 
Where multiple storefronts occupy a single building, each individual storefront may have one wall sign in accordance with these regulations.
(2) 
Free-standing signs shall be permitted a total of one sign provided:
i. 
The sign area does not exceed 100 square feet.
ii. 
The height for any sign such sign does not exceed 32 feet.
iii. 
Sign supports shall not be installed closer than one foot from any property line.
iv. 
The outboard edge of such signs may extend over the property line up to four feet, provided the bottom edge of any such sign is a minimum of 10 feet from grade.
v. 
A base area 50% of the size of any such sign must be appropriately landscaped.
vi. 
Where more than one storefront occupies a site, a single free standing sign advertising multiple businesses shall be permitted in accordance with these regulations.
(3) 
A-frame signs standing on the ground are permitted on the property of the business. They are prohibited on the sidewalk or in the public right-of-way, and they must be on the property that the business is located.
(4) 
Retractable awnings of canvas or similar durable material which are supported within the property lines shall be permitted, and shall be allowed to extend over a portion of the public right-of-way in commercial zones, provided:
i. 
Awning supports are not permitted in the public right-of-way.
ii. 
The vertical clearance from grade to the lowest portion of any structural member shall be eight feet.
iii. 
The vertical clearance from the public right-of-way to the lowest portion of any awning, including valances, shall be seven feet minimum.
iv. 
No portion of the awning shall extend more than four feet into the public right-of-way.
v. 
Awnings shall be constructed and installed in such a manner that upon seasonal or permanent removal, no portion of the support structure shall be exposed.
vi. 
Awning signs are limited to 16 feet of awning, and letters are limited to eight inches in height.
vii. 
No awning shall contain any advertising material or signage, other than the name and/or logo of the host establishment. No signs, merchandise, banners, or flags shall be attached to the bottom of an awning.
viii. 
The free flow of pedestrian traffic on the sidewalk is unobstructed.
(5) 
Canopies located at the entrance to commercial buildings are permitted and encouraged, provided:
i. 
The outside edge of any canopy shall not be closer than two feet from the face of the curb.
ii. 
The vertical clearance from grade to the lowest portion of any structural member or canopy sign shall be eight feet.
iii. 
Such canopies must be anchored to the host building.
iv. 
Canopy signs are limited to 16 feet of awning, and letters are limited to eight inches in height.
v. 
No canopy shall contain any advertising material or signage, other than the name and/or logo of the host establishment. No signs, merchandise, banners, or flags shall be attached to the bottom of the canopy.
vi. 
The free flow of pedestrian traffic on the sidewalk is unobstructed.
(6) 
Temporary sign banners, such as "clearance," "sale," "end of year," etc., are permitted to be attached to the building facade so long as the banner is not posted for more than 10 calendar days.
(7) 
Interior window signs are permitted and shall not be considered in computing the allowable signs provided:
i. 
No window sign shall not exceed 25% of the total window area.
ii. 
Window signs shall be professionally designed and no cardboard signs are permitted.
(8) 
One changeable sign, such as a chalk board or glass case for restaurant menus, limited to four square feet.
(9) 
Information and direction signs as defined in § 17-609A5.
(10) 
Sign requirements for municipal uses shall be determined in accordance with § 17-609 or during site plan review by the Planning Board.
(11) 
Sign requirements for conditional uses shall be determined during site plan review and in accordance with the conditions for each use listed in § 17-501.
(12) 
See § 17-609 for additional standards.
E. 
Retail (R)
[Added 3-22-2023 by Ord. No. 1254-23]
1. 
Purpose. The Retail (R) Zoning District provides appropriate locations and standards for a variety of neighborhood and commercial uses.
2. 
Permitted Uses.
a. 
Retail sales.
b. 
Retail services.
c. 
Banks, not including drive-through facilities.
d. 
Business office.
e. 
Restaurants (not including take-out/drive-through).
f. 
Bars.
g. 
Theaters.
h. 
Recreation, indoor.
i. 
Health club/sports club/gym.
j. 
Parks, playgrounds and conservation areas.
k. 
Municipal buildings and uses.
l. 
Residential dwelling units above ground-floor permitted uses a. through k. herein above, limited to the lower of 34 feet or three stories from BFE in height.
3. 
Accessory Buildings and Uses.
a. 
Off-street parking, subject to the provisions of § 17-608. Where § 17-608 does not contain standards for a specific use, such use is subject to New Jersey Residential Site Improvement Standards (RSIS) (N.J.S.A. 5:21-1 et seq.) or as directed by the Planning Board during site plan review.
b. 
Signs, subject to the provisions of § 17-609 and standards herein.
c. 
Public swimming pools, subject to the provisions of § 17-509.
d. 
Outdoor display of merchandise, provided:
(1) 
All such displayed items are permitted under the mercantile license for the host establishment.
(2) 
Such displays do not extend more than three feet from the host building.
(3) 
Such items are displayed on commercial racks appropriate for the particular items (not simply on tables placed outside the establishment) or in commercial coin operated vending machines.
(4) 
All display racks are removed (taken indoors) during non-business hours.
e. 
Satellite dish antenna, subject to the provisions of § 17-510.
f. 
Building-mounted solar energy facilities.
4. 
Building Regulations.
a. Principal Buildings
Minimum lot area
5,000 square feet
Minimum lot frontage and lot width
60 feet
Minimum lot depth
90 feet
Minimum front yard setback
2 feet
Minimum side yard setback
5 feet
Minimum rear yard setback
10 feet
Maximum principal building coverage
50%
Maximum lot coverage
70%
Maximum building height
3 stories and not greater than 34 feet above BFE
b. Accessory Structures
Minimum distance to side property line
4 feet
Minimum distance to rear property line
4 feet
Maximum total footprint for all accessory structures
N/A
Maximum height
1 story and not greater than 16 feet above TOC
5. 
Off-Street Parking Requirements. Each individual use shall provide off-street parking spaces according to the following minimum provisions:
a. 
Permitted uses shall provide the number off-street parking spaces in accordance with the chart found in § 17-608B2. The number of spaces listed shall be the minimum requirement. Where multiple uses occupy a single lot, the total number of required parking spaces shall be the cumulative of each individual use.
b. 
Parking requirements for municipal uses shall be determined in accordance with § 17-608.
c. 
Permitted Uses that occupy existing buildings are exempt from any additional off-street parking requirements, provided there is no expansion of the existing building(s).
d. 
See § 17-608, Off-street parking, loading areas and driveways, for additional design standards.
e. 
Any permitted use in the Retail Zone may be permitted to extend its parking area into an adjacent residential zone if it complies with the following regulations:
(1) 
No access shall be permitted to the parking area from within the residential zone.
(2) 
Parking area may extend a maximum of 120 feet into the residential zone.
(3) 
A buffer strip shall be provided between the parking area and the residential zone. The buffer strip shall consist of a ten-foot wide planted area and a screen fence of six feet in height. Shrubs shall be planted five feet on center and shall be five feet in height at the time of planting. Evergreen trees shall be six feet to eight feet tall and deciduous trees shall have a minimum caliper of 3 1/2 inches measured six inches above the ground.
6. 
Signs.
a. 
Exterior wall signs shall be permitted a total of two signs provided:
(1) 
No single exterior wall of any one use shall contain more than one of the two permitted signs.
(2) 
The total sign area for the sign located on the principal building facade facing the most heavily traveled right-of-way shall not exceed 15% of the area of the facade upon which the sign is located.
(3) 
The total sign area for a sign located on another wall shall not exceed 5% of the area of the face of the wall area.
(4) 
Where multiple uses occupy a single building, each individual use may have one wall sign with an area not exceeding 15% of the area of the individual storefront facade.
b. 
A-frame signs standing on the ground are permitted on the property of the business. They are prohibited on the sidewalk or in the public right-of-way, and they must be on the property that the business is located.
c. 
Retractable awnings of canvas or similar durable material which are supported within the property lines shall be permitted, and shall be allowed to extend over a portion of the public right-of-way provided:
(1) 
Awning supports are not permitted in the public right-of-way.
(2) 
The vertical clearance from grade to the lowest portion of any structural member shall be eight feet.
(3) 
The vertical clearance from the public right-of-way to the lowest portion of any awning, including valances, shall be seven feet minimum.
(4) 
No portion of the awning shall extend more than four feet into the public right-of-way.
(5) 
Awnings shall be constructed and installed in such a manner that upon seasonal or permanent removal, no portion of the support structure shall be exposed.
(6) 
Awning signs are limited to 16 feet of awning, and letters are limited to eight inches in height.
(7) 
No awning shall contain any advertising material or signage, other than the name and/or logo of the host establishment. No signs, merchandise, banners, or flags shall be attached to the bottom of an awning.
(8) 
The free flow of pedestrian traffic on the sidewalk is unobstructed.
d. 
Canopies located at the entrance to commercial buildings are permitted and encouraged, provided:
(1) 
The outside edge of any canopy shall not be closer than two feet from the face of the curb.
(2) 
The vertical clearance from grade to the lowest portion of any structural member or canopy sign shall be eight feet.
(3) 
Such canopies must be anchored to the host building.
(4) 
Canopy signs are limited to 16 feet of awning, and letters are limited to eight inches in height.
(5) 
No canopy shall contain any advertising material or signage, other than the name and/or logo of the host establishment. No signs, merchandise, banners, or flags shall be attached to the bottom of the canopy.
(6) 
The free flow of pedestrian traffic on the sidewalk is unobstructed.
e. 
Temporary sign banners are permitted to be attached to the building facade so long as the banner is not posted for more than 10 calendar days.
f. 
Interior window signs are permitted and shall not be considered in computing the allowable signs provided:
(1) 
No window sign shall not exceed 10% of the total window area.
g. 
One changeable sign, such as a chalk board or glass case for restaurant menus, limited to four square feet.
h. 
Dwelling units: information and direction signs as defined in § 17-609.
i. 
Sign requirements for municipal uses shall be determined in accordance with § 17-609 or during site plan review by the Planning Board.
j. 
See § 17-609 for additional standards.
[1-23-2019 by Ord. No. 1128-18; amended 3-22-2023 by Ord. No. 1254-23; 3-22-2023 by Ord. No. 1254-23; 8-23-2023 by Ord. No. 1268-23; 5-25-2025 by Ord. No. 1326-25; 8-13-2025 by Ord. No. 1329-25]
A. 
Purpose.
1. 
Specialty zoning districts have been established to recognize certain areas within the City of Wildwood which, for reasons of location, environmental sensitivity, economic potential and other qualities, require unique or distinct treatment.
2. 
All uses in specialty districts may be freestanding or combined with other permitted uses within a single building or within multiple buildings on a single lot, provided that each such use occupies a minimum net habitable floor area of 400 square feet.
B. 
Beach (B).
1. 
Purpose:
a. 
As a seaside resort, Wildwood's economic health is inextricably tied to the beach and ocean. Recognizing the special nature and economic opportunities presented by these elements, the Beach Zone was created to allow for unique and imaginative development and uses while protecting and preserving these precious environmental resources.
b. 
The following regulations are adopted to reinforce the City's policies ensuring an unobstructed view from the Boardwalk to the beach and ocean, to ensure continued use for the City's residents and visitors, and to ensure the vitality of the beach as a natural resource.
c. 
All uses and structures in the Beach Zone are subject to applicable federal and state regulations.
2. 
Permitted Uses:
a. 
Open space, bathing beaches, and beach and water recreation.
b. 
Seasonal recreation, entertainment, and athletic activities and events, including temporary facilities for the same.
c. 
Seasonal recreation and tourist-related concessions and other commercial activities, including temporary facilities for the same.
d. 
Governmentally sponsored permanent and nonpermanent public access pedestrian walkways, stairs, pathways, walkthroughs, and walkovers to protect dunes and to provide access on and along the beach and from the Boardwalk to the ocean.
e. 
Governmentally sponsored public safety and public use structures and buildings necessary for public safety, including first aid stations, lifeguard stations, comfort stations, ground level boardwalks, pavilions, lookout piers connected to the Boardwalk, and related facilities; uses and amenities designed to enhance and service the beach and Boardwalk, provided such use are also authorized by City Commission.
f. 
Shore protection structures and projects, both structural and nonstructural, including groins, jetties, seawalls, revetments, bulkheads, beach nourishment, and dune creation; related improvements, such as sand/snow fencing and plantings to stabilize dunes and activities as may be permitted by relevant governmental agencies having jurisdiction over this section of the City.
g. 
Educational, recreational, and ecotourism structures and activities as may be permitted by relevant governmental agencies having jurisdiction over this section of the City; observation decks, overlooks, scenic/nature trails, environmental interpretation stations, play stations and structures, playgrounds, parks, and conservation areas, including ancillary uses normal and customary to such uses.
h. 
Grading and maintenance of beach land in accordance with a Beach Maintenance Plan approved by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and with an expressed written permit issued by the City's Public Works Department.
i. 
Use of any vehicle on the beach shall be permitted only if a special permit has been issued by the City's Commissioners. The use of dune buggies, motorcycles, motorbikes, jeeps, and similar motor vehicles are prohibited in dunes.
j. 
Parking of vehicles on the beach shall be permitted only in locations, at times, and for durations designated and approved by the Commissioners of the City of Wildwood. Any other parking of vehicles on the beach is expressly prohibited unless a special permit to that effect has been granted by the City's Commissioners.
k. 
Municipal buildings and uses.
3. 
Building Regulations:
a. 
Principal Buildings and Uses:
Use
Building/Lot Requirements
Minimum lot area
10,000 square feet
Minimum lot frontage and lot width
4 feet
Minimum lot depth
250 feet
Minimum side yard setbacks
6 feet each
Minimum front yard setback
0 foot
Minimum rear yard setback1
75 feet
Maximum principal building coverage
N/A
Maximum lot coverage
N/A
Maximum building height
The lower of 12 feet or 1 story from base flood elevation
Maximum density
N/A
NOTES:
1
Measured from the mean high-water line, NJDEP tidelands limit line or riparian claim line, whichever is most westerly.
b. 
On the beach, there may be placed small temporary structures such as beach tents and similar facilities used in conjunction with the permitted uses listed above. No such temporary structure shall be more than 150 square feet in area or 12 feet in height as measured from the base flood elevation. All structures shall be constructed in a temporary fashion so that they may be easily removed.
c. 
No utilities shall be connected to any beach-located temporary or permanent structure, unless such utility connection has been reviewed and approved by the NJDEP and is specifically authorized by a CAFRA permit or other appropriate instrument.
d. 
Any small temporary structure shall be placed in such a manner so as not to interfere with access to the ocean from the Boardwalk or with access along the beach. Ropes, fences or other means may be used to facilitate the stanchioning of specific areas of the beach for approved activities.
4. 
General Requirements:
a. 
Development within this zone is subject to the requirements of the NJDEP's Coastal Permit Program Rules, approved by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection through the Coastal Areas Facilities Review Act (CAFRA). Compliance with CAFRA, including the obtaining of CAFRA permits when necessary, is required for all uses.
b. 
All permanent structures and uses in the Beach Zone shall be considered conditional uses and shall be subject to approval by the Planning Board or Zoning Board of Adjustment, as the case may be. Permanent development east of the Boardwalk is specifically prohibited, except in cases where such development has been reviewed and approved by the NJDEP. A CAFRA permit, letter of no interest, or other documented evidence of NJDEP review must be submitted as part of any Planning Board or Zoning Board application.
c. 
Seasonal, beach-related commercial activities may remain in place on the beach during the period of May 1 through October 31. Such activities and uses may remain in place for longer durations or at different times only if specifically permitted by the NJDEP and subject to approval by the City of Wildwood.
d. 
All beach uses shall be subject to specific requirements for daily trash collection and removal and may require the posting of a performance bond at the discretion of City Commission.
e. 
The maximum hours of operation for uses on the beach shall be 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., unless otherwise approved by the Planning Board or Zoning Board of Adjustment during site plan review and approval.
f. 
Special event permits which exceed the hours of operation established herein may be issued by the Mayor or his designee. Such permits shall be reviewed by the Chief of Police, who may attach such conditions as may be appropriate to safeguard public safety. Duration of such special event permits shall be at the sole discretion of the Mayor or his designee. All special event permits shall include specific requirements for daily trash collection and removal.
5. 
Off-Street Parking Requirements: none.
6. 
Signs:
a. 
Exterior wall signs on temporary seasonal businesses shall be permitted a total of two signs, provided:
(1) 
No single exterior wall of any one establishment shall contain more than one of the two permitted signs.
(2) 
The total sign area for each sign shall not exceed 25% of the face of the wall area on which such sign is mounted.
b. 
Temporary signs, such as feather flag signs, retractable wall hanging signs, or A-frame signs, provided they are placed within five feet of the subject use. All such signs must be removed and stored at the end of each day.
c. 
Information and direction signs as defined in § 17-609B10.
d. 
See § 17-609 for additional standards.
C. 
Conservation Zone (C).
1. 
Purpose:
a. 
As with the beach and ocean, Wildwood's economic health is inextricably tied to the City's back bay waterfront. Recognizing the special nature and economic opportunities presented by these elements, the Conservation Zone was created to complement other bay area zoning districts while protecting and preserving these precious environmental resources.
b. 
The following regulations are adopted to reinforce the City's policy to ensure the continued unobstructed view of the marine tidal marsh and bay areas, to ensure continued use of these areas for the City's residents and visitors, and to ensure the vitality of the bay as a natural resource. Permanent development is expressly prohibited in the Conservation Zone except as specifically provided for herein.
c. 
All uses, development, and temporary structures in the Conservation Zone are subject to applicable federal and state regulations and shall be subject to site plan review and approval.
2. 
District Boundaries:
a. 
The district boundaries are to be measured from the waterward shoreline at the mean low-water elevation. Where designation of a boundary line on the Zoning District Map coincides with the location of a street, alley, waterway or right-of-way, etc., that point of coincidence shall be construed to be the boundary of such district.
3. 
Permitted Uses:
a. 
Temporary seasonal recreation, athletic activities, and events, including temporary facilities for the same.
b. 
Seasonal passive recreation and tourist-related concessions and other commercial activities not involving permanent structures.
c. 
Governmentally sponsored public access pedestrian walkways, boardwalks, fishing piers, scenic overlook piers, exercise trails, floating docks, and other similar structures that provide access along the marine tidal marshes as scenic overlooks and other educationally oriented structures.
d. 
Governmentally sponsored public safety structures, public-use structures, and amenities designed to enhance, enjoy, and service the bay front areas, provided such use are also authorized by City Commission.
e. 
Shore protection structures and activities.
f. 
Public access open space, bathing beaches, and kayak launches.
g. 
Grading and maintenance of bayfront lands in accordance with a maintenance plan approved by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and with an expressed written permit issued by the City's Department of Public Works.
h. 
Municipal buildings and uses.
4. 
Prohibited Uses:
a. 
Floating homes or liveaboard vessels are expressly prohibited.
b. 
Permanent mooring or mooring of boats by anchoring in water beyond 10 days is expressly prohibited.
c. 
Seaplane landings, heliports and helistops are expressly prohibited.
d. 
Wireless telecommunications towers, antennas, and facilities are expressly prohibited.
5. 
General Requirements:
a. 
Development within this zone is subject to the requirements of the New Jersey Division of Coastal Resources: Coastal Permit Program Rules (N.J.A.C. 7:7-1 et seq.); otherwise approved by the NJDEP through the Coastal Areas Facilities Review Act (CAFRA) program through the issuance of a CAFRA permit, and to the conditions set forth herein.
b. 
All seasonal bay-related commercial activities may remain in place during the period of May 1 thought September 30, provided that no excavation, grading or filling of the shoreline is required for such activities. Any other equipment or facilities not meeting the standards described above must be removed each day at the end of the hours of operation.
c. 
All uses shall be subject to specific requirements for daily trash and litter collection and removal and may require the posting of a performance bond at the discretion of City Commission.
d. 
The maximum hours of operation for uses shall be 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., unless otherwise approved by the Planning Board or Zoning Board of Adjustment during site plan review and approval.
e. 
Special event permits which exceed the hours of operation established herein may be issued by the Mayor or his designee. Such permits shall be reviewed by the Chief of Police, who may attach such conditions as may be appropriate to safeguard public safety. Duration of such special event permits shall be at the sole discretion of the Mayor or his designee and the Chief of Police. All special event permits shall include specific requirements for daily trash and litter collection and removal.
f. 
Except for governmentally sponsored structures, no utilities shall be constructed or placed in the marine tidal marshes. Any water, sewer, natural gas, electricity or other service required by a use shall be self-contained in a temporary structure designed for such use. All equipment for such self-contained utilities shall comply with the performance standards of this chapter.
6. 
Off-Street Parking Requirements:
a. 
Permitted uses shall provide the number off-street parking spaces in accordance with the chart found in § 17-608A of this chapter. The number of spaces listed shall be the minimum requirement. Where multiple uses occupy a single lot, the total number of required parking spaces shall be the cumulative of each individual use.
b. 
Stacked parking, where motor vehicles are parked one in front of the other and require, when fully utilized, the moving of one vehicle to allow the removal of another, is prohibited.
c. 
Parking requirements for municipal uses and conditional uses shall be determined in accordance with § 17-608 of this chapter or during site plan review by the Planning Board.
7. 
Signs:
a. 
Exterior wall signs on temporary seasonal businesses shall be permitted a total of two signs, provided:
(1) 
No single exterior wall of any one establishment shall contain more than one of the two permitted signs.
(2) 
The total sign area for each sign shall not exceed 25% of the face of the wall area on which such sign is mounted.
b. 
Temporary signs, such as feather flag signs, retractable wall hanging signs, or A-frame signs, provided they are placed within five feet of the subject use. All such signs must be removed and stored at the end of each day.
c. 
Information and direction signs as defined in § 17-609B10.
d. 
See § 17-609 for additional standards.
D. 
Boardwalk Redevelopment Plan (BRZ).
1. 
Purpose. The Wildwood Boardwalk is a unique place which plays a fundamental role in the economic life of the City and the region. As the tourists' "Main Street" for Wildwood, it provides a setting for residential, commercial and amusement uses which are the economic lifeblood of the City.
2. 
Permitted Uses.
a. 
Amusement park, provided that such facilities and uses are located and may be accessed directly from the Boardwalk.
b. 
Amusement games, provided that such facilities and uses are located and may be accessed directly from the Boardwalk.
c. 
Recreation, Indoor, provided that such facilities and uses are located and may be accessed directly from the Boardwalk.
d. 
Recreation, Outdoor, provided that such facilities and uses are located and may be accessed directly from the Boardwalk.
e. 
Theater.
f. 
Museum.
g. 
Restaurant.
h. 
Hotels.
i. 
Condotel.
j. 
Retail sales.
k. 
Bicycle, beach accessory, and water sport sales and rental.
l. 
Public parks, playgrounds and conservation areas.
m. 
Multi-family residential dwellings above ground-floor Permitted Uses a. through k. herein.
n. 
Municipal buildings and uses.
o. 
A combination of any of the permitted uses a. through m. herein.
3. 
Conditional Uses.
a. 
Restaurants serving alcoholic beverages at tables, subject to the conditional use standards for such uses found in § 17-501B8 and the provisions of City Code Chapter 5, Alcoholic Beverage Control.
4. 
Accessory Buildings and Uses.
a. 
Off-street parking, provided:
(1) 
Such parking may be on a surface lot or in an accessory parking structure.
(2) 
To avoid blank or monolithic first floor facades, parking structures shall be enclosed by other permitted uses at the street level or shall decorative wall treatments consistent with § 17-411F herein.
b. 
Enclosed storage facilities.
c. 
Automated Teller Machines (ATM) within a building.
d. 
Swimming pools, provided that they are accessory to a hotel, motel, condotel or residential use, subject to the provisions of § 17-509.
e. 
Signs, subject to the provisions of § 17-609.
f. 
Satellite dish antenna, subject to the provisions of § 17-510.
5. 
Building Regulations.
a. Principal Buildings
All lots except those that front exclusively on the Boardwalk
Lots with frontage on the Boardwalk only
Minimum lot area
10,000 square feet
1,500 square feet
Minimum lot frontage and lot width
50 feet
25 feet
Minimum lot depth
200 feet
60 feet
Minimum front yard setback
Setback from a frontage on the Boardwalk:
0 feet up to 25 feet above the Boardwalk elevation
20 feet where building is 25 feet above Boardwalk elevation
Setback from a frontage along North/South Streets: 5 feet
Setback from a frontage on East/West Streets: 10 feet
Setback from a frontage on the Boardwalk:
0 feet up to 25 feet above the Boardwalk elevation
20 feet where building is 25 feet above Boardwalk elevation
Setback from a frontage along North/South Streets: 5 feet
Setback from a frontage on East/West Streets: 10 feet
Minimum side yard setbacks
10 feet
Interior lots and the interior side of a lot abutting a right-of-way: 0 feet
Street side lot lines abutting a right-of-way other than the Boardwalk:
From 0 feet to 25 feet above Boardwalk level in height: 0 feet
Between 25 feet to 35 feet above Boardwalk level in height: 10 feet
From 35 feet up to the maximum building height: 20 feet
Minimum rear yard setback
10 feet
10 feet
Maximum principal building coverage
80%
80%
Maximum lot coverage
80%
80%
Maximum building height
6 stories and not greater than 80' above BFE
3 stories and not greater than 45' above BFE
b. Accessory Structures
Minimum distance to side property line
5 feet
5 feet
Minimum distance to rear property line
5 feet
5 feet
Maximum total footprint for all accessory structures
N/A
N/A
Maximum height
1 story and not greater than 16 feet above TOC
1 story and not greater than 16 feet above TOC
Minimum distance to other buildings
10 feet
10 feet
6. 
General Requirements.
a. 
No use or activity associated with a use shall encroach onto the Boardwalk or obstruct the free flow of pedestrian circulation on the Boardwalk.
b. 
Any building that contains multi-family residential dwellings located above the ground floor shall be permitted to devote a maximum of 10% of the ground floor along the street frontage to residential access and entrances and 5% of the ground floor along the boardwalk to residential access and entrances.
c. 
The perimeter of any Boardwalk section not enjoined or abutting a building and remaining open shall be enclosed by fencing with a four feet high railing and with vertical spindles spaced or with a decorative fence at least four feet in height.
d. 
The City of Wildwood, along with representatives of North Wildwood, has developed a publication titled Design Guidelines for the Wildwoods Boardwalk. Prepared under a grant from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Office of Smart Growth, this effort analyzed both historic and current Boardwalk architecture and designs. A set of guidelines was developed illustrating architectural features to be encouraged for Boardwalk, as well as those features which should be discouraged.
These guidelines, on file with the City Clerk and the Boardwalk Special Improvement District Management Corporation, are adopted by the City of Wildwood, and are applicable to any new development or rehabilitation of existing structures within the Boardwalk Redevelopment Zone (BRZ).
7. 
Off-Street Parking Requirements. Each individual use shall provide off-street parking spaces according to the following minimum provisions:
a. 
Hotels, motels, condotels and combined resort, dining, and entertainment facilities shall provide the number of off-street parking spaces in accordance with the chart found in § 17-608B2. The number of spaces listed shall be the minimum requirement. Where multiple uses occupy a single lot, the total number of required parking spaces shall be the cumulative of each individual use.
b. 
Parking requirements for all residential uses are subject to Residential Site Improvement Standards (RSIS).
c. 
For all other uses that front on the Boardwalk, no minimum parking requirement is established for new development in the Boardwalk Redevelopment Zone (BRZ).
d. 
Non-residential floor area of buildings that abut the Boardwalk as of the effective date of this chapter are exempt from the provision of off-street parking. Such floor area may be excluded from the calculation of off-street parking requirements.
e. 
Any proposed parking structure shall be located anywhere within the Tourist (T) Zone, subject to site plan approval by the Planning Board.
f. 
Stacked parking, where motor vehicles are parked one in front of the other and require, when fully utilized, the moving of one vehicle to allow the removal of another, is prohibited.
g. 
Parking requirements for municipal uses and conditional uses shall be determined during site plan review by the Planning Board.
h. 
See § 17-608, Off-street parking, loading areas and driveways, for additional design standards.
8. 
Signs.
a. 
Exterior wall signs shall be permitted a total of two signs provided:
(1) 
No single exterior wall of any one establishment shall contain more than one of the two permitted signs.
(2) 
The total sign area for the sign located on the principal building facade facing the Boardwalk shall not exceed 25% of the face of the wall area.
(3) 
Where a building is designed for rear or side entrance, one sign may be flat-mounted against said building at the subject entrance, with each such sign not to exceed an area equivalent to 1/2 of the area of the sign on the front of the building.
(4) 
Signs may project and extend over the Boardwalk. In such case, the lowest portion of the sign shall not be less than nine feet from the Boardwalk level, and the sign shall not extend greater than four feet over the Boardwalk property line.
b. 
A-frame signs standing on the ground are permitted on the property of the business. They are prohibited on the sidewalk or in the public right-of-way, and they must be on the property that the business is located.
c. 
Retractable awnings of canvas or similar durable material which are supported within the property lines shall be permitted, and shall be allowed to extend over a portion of the public right-of-way, provided:
(1) 
Awning supports are not permitted in the public right-of-way.
(2) 
The vertical clearance from grade to the lowest portion of any structural member shall be nine feet.
(3) 
The vertical clearance from the public right-of-way to the lowest portion of any awning, including valances, shall be eight feet minimum.
(4) 
No portion of the awning shall extend more than four feet into the public right-of-way.
(5) 
Awnings shall be constructed and installed in such a manner that upon seasonal or permanent removal, no portion of the support structure shall be exposed.
(6) 
Awning signs are limited to 16 feet of awning, and letters are limited to eight inches in height.
(7) 
No awning shall contain any advertising material or signage, other than the name and/or logo of the host establishment. No signs, merchandise, banners, or flags shall be attached to the bottom of an awning.
(8) 
The free flow of pedestrian traffic on the sidewalk is unobstructed.
d. 
Canopies and marquee-style projections are permitted and encouraged, provided:
(1) 
The canopy shall not front onto the Boardwalk.
(2) 
The outside edge of any canopy shall not extend more than four feet into the public right-of-way.
(3) 
The vertical clearance from grade to the lowest portion of any structural member or canopy sign shall be nine feet.
(4) 
Such canopies must be anchored to the host building.
(5) 
Canopy signs are limited to 16 feet linear feet, and letters are limited to eight inches in height.
(6) 
No canopy shall contain any advertising material or signage, other than the name and/or logo of the host establishment. No signs, merchandise, banners, or flags shall be attached to the bottom of the canopy.
e. 
Interior window signs are permitted and shall not be considered in computing the allowable signs provided:
(1) 
No window sign shall not exceed 25% of the total window area.
(2) 
Window signs shall be professionally designed and no cardboard signs are permitted.
f. 
One changeable sign, such as a chalk board or glass case for restaurant menus, limited to four square feet.
g. 
No vacant signs or sign boxes shall be permitted. Where vacancies occur, corresponding signage shall be immediately replaced with general development or other appropriate signage. Similarly, any sign which falls into a state of disrepair shall immediately be repaired or replaced.
This regulation shall not be construed to include intentional removal of sign faces in the off-season, which is a typical practice along the Wildwood Boardwalk. However, upon any such intentional removal, an aesthetically treated replacement panel shall be employed so as not to leave a visibly vacant sign box.
h. 
Dwelling units: information and direction signs as defined in § 17-609A10.
i. 
Sign requirements for municipal uses shall be determined in accordance with § 17-609 or during site plan review by the Planning Board.
j. 
Sign requirements for conditional uses shall be determined during site plan review and in accordance with the conditions for each use listed in § 17-501.
k. 
See § 17-609 for additional standards.
9. 
Affordable housing set-aside. All multifamily residential construction within the zone must set aside at least 20% of the total number of units created for very-low-, low-, and moderate-income households. Any fraction of a unit must be rounded up to the nearest whole number, unless the developer can demonstrate to the City economic hardship based on rounding. Units must comply with the City's affordable housing regulations, the New Jersey Fair Housing Act (FHA) (N.J.S.A. 52:27D-301, et. seq.), the Uniform Housing Affordability Controls (UHAC) (N.J.A.C. 5:80-26.1, et. seq.), and all other affordable housing regulations necessary for the units to be creditworthy against the City's affordable housing obligations.
E. 
Pacific Avenue Redevelopment Zone (PARZ).
1. 
Purpose.
a. 
The Pacific Avenue Redevelopment Plan, which establishes the Pacific Avenue Redevelopment Zone (PARZ), provides new regulations to guide the transformation of a significant portion of the Pacific Avenue corridor, Wildwood's traditional downtown. It is located within the City of Wildwood Rehabilitation Area established by the Wildwood Board of Commissioners on November 13, 2013 pursuant to Resolution No. 377-11-13. The Pacific Avenue Redevelopment Plan encompasses the blocks and lots identified in Appendix A of the plan. These properties represent a small portion of the City-wide rehabilitation area, which is targeted with specific approaches intended to incentivize reinvestment and rejuvenation of Wildwood's downtown.
Editor's Note: The Pacific Avenue Redevelopment Plan may be found at https://wildwoodnj.org.
b. 
The Pacific Avenue corridor extends over 1.3 miles (7,000 feet) between Cresse Avenue at the southern border with Wildwood Crest and 26th Avenue at the northern boundary with North Wildwood. As a mixed-use complement to the Boardwalk, Pacific Avenue has traditionally served as Wildwood's downtown, with restaurants, bars, entertainment, retail, lodging and residential uses that are independent of the beachfront resort and amusement culture.
c. 
This plan is organized around two sub-zones within the PARZ in order to better calibrate the regulations to effectuate the planned uses, intensity and spatial character for each. These are the Downtown Center and the Neighborhood Renewal sub-zones. Regulations and standards herein are designed to reflect the City's vision for the character of each sub-zone. Together, these are intended to promote a cohesive array of land uses and design approaches while setting the stage for private investment that, ultimately, results in a highly desirable urban form and public street environment.
d. 
The Board of Commissioners first directed the Planning/Zoning Board to conduct the necessary investigation to determine whether or not the City of Wildwood, or any part or parts thereof, meets the statutory criteria for an Area of Need of Rehabilitation pursuant to the Local Redevelopment Housing Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-14 (Resolution No. 342-9-12, dated September 25, 2013). The Planning/Zoning Board held a public hearing on the findings of the investigation and recommended adoption of the City of Wildwood, in its entirety, as an "Area in Need of Rehabilitation" to the Board of Commissioners on November 4, 2013. Pursuant to Resolution No. 342A-13, the Planning/Zoning Board found that the statutory criteria for an area in need of rehabilitation under N.J.S.A. 40A-12A-14 was met for the entirety of the City of Wildwood. The Board of Commissioners accepted the Planning/Zoning Board's recommendation and designed the City, in its entirety, as a rehabilitation area on November 13, 2013 pursuant to Resolution No. 377-11-13.
e. 
The Pacific Avenue Redevelopment Plan has been prepared pursuant to the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 et seq. or "LRHL"). As required under the statute, the plan includes the following components:
(1) 
Redevelopment goals and objectives;
(2) 
Proposed land uses and design concepts;
(3) 
Identification of property that may be acquired;
(4) 
Provisions for the relocation, as necessary, of residents;
(5) 
Redevelopment Regulations and Standards; and
(6) 
Relationship of the redevelopment plan to other plans.
f. 
The 2022 Master Plan Reexamination recommended that the redevelopment plan for Pacific Avenue Redevelopment Zone (PARZ) adoption be incorporated into the land use plan.
2. 
Permitted uses and structures.
a. 
All uses and structures in the Pacific Avenue Redevelopment Zone (PARZ) shall be subject to the Pacific Avenue Redevelopment Plan requirements and conditions as incorporated by reference and contained herein. All uses and structures in the PARZ Zone shall be subject to approval by the Planning Board.
b. 
The Pacific Avenue Redevelopment Plan may be found online at https://wildwoodnj.org.
F. 
Pier (P).
1. 
Purpose:
a. 
Amusement piers are unique structures which play a major role in the attractiveness of the City of Wildwood as an amusement center. They are thus inextricably tied to the economic life of the City.
b. 
The following regulations are designed to balance the City's historic policy of assuring, to the greatest possible extent, unobstructed views from the Boardwalk to the beach and ocean while providing for the continued development and redevelopment of the City's existing piers. Permitted uses and building controls encourage unique and imaginative uses in order to ensure that the City's attractions are able to keep pace with the needs of an ever-changing resort destination marketplace.
c. 
For the purposes of this zoning district, "piers" are defined as elevated structures consisting of pilings and decking with or without other improvements, but not including residential uses, and projecting on either side of the Boardwalk, whether extending over the water or not extending over water. Additionally, this definition recognizes that piers may contain, as accessory structures to the primary elevated pier structure, at-grade components to support permitted uses in the Pier Zone. The following regulations apply to piers and to at-grade areas below piers.
d. 
Pier structures constructed along the bay for use as docks, marinas, fishing, scenic overlooks, or other passive recreation structures shall be governed by the permitted uses for the zoning district from which said pier extends, and shall not be construed as being part of the Pier Zone.
2. 
Permitted Uses:
a. 
Traditional Boardwalk amusements, including games, rides and arcades.
b. 
Combined retail, dining, and entertainment facilities, except for RDE facilities with specific residential uses, shall not be located:
(1) 
On piers east of the Boardwalk right-of-way.
(2) 
Within the VE flood zone as delineated on the most current FEMA FIRM map.
c. 
Restaurants (dining or takeout).
d. 
Theaters, amphitheaters, museums (cultural or popular), bowling alleys, miniature golf courses, and skating rinks.
e. 
Specialty, novelty, tourist and seashore-related retail.
f. 
Active or passive recreation facilities.
g. 
Bicycle, beach accessory and water sport sales and rental.
h. 
Retail, including gift shops, hobby shops, sundries and novelty shops.
i. 
Public parks, playgrounds and conservation areas.
j. 
Automated teller machines (ATM) attendant to a permitted use.
k. 
Municipal buildings and uses.
3. 
Prohibited Uses:
a. 
Commercial parking lots are expressly prohibited.
b. 
Exterior storage or display of freestanding merchandise, products, accessory equipment or similar materials is expressly prohibited.
4. 
Conditional Uses:
a. 
Bathhouses and changing areas, provided such facilities and uses are located and may be accessed directly from the Boardwalk.
b. 
Food service establishments serving alcoholic beverages at tables or bars, subject to the conditional use standards for such uses found in Sections 501B(8) and 501B(9)[1] of this chapter; and the provisions of City Code Chapter 5.
[1]
Editor's Note: See § 17-501B8, Restaurants Serving Alcoholic Beverages in the Boardwalk Amusement (BA) and Pier (P) Zones, and § 17-501B9, Additional Requirements for Food Service Establishments Serving Alcoholic Beverages in the Pier (P) Zone.
c. 
Outdoor decks, patios and other similar appurtenances accessory to restaurants, bars and taverns, wherein food and beverage service is permitted. Such structures may have roofs and removable side panels to protect patrons from the elements. Such structures are subject to the conditional use standards found in Section 501B(10)[2] of this chapter. This requirement is intended to apply specifically to restaurants, bars and taverns seeking to provide outdoor seating that is serviced by the principal use. Traditional pedestrian congregation areas and rest areas on piers, consisting of benches, tables, umbrellas, and the like, are considered part and parcel of an amusement pier and not subject to the requirements of this section.
[2]
Editor's Note: See § 17-501B10, Outdoor Decks, Patios, and other Seating, Accessory to Restaurants and Bars.
5. 
Accessory Buildings and Uses:
a. 
Temporary or permanent storage facilities, including storage trailers, limited to the deck of the subject pier or the at-grade area directly below the deck of the subject pier. No such facility shall be located on the beach unless directly under a pier.
b. 
Such temporary or permanent mechanical equipment as may be normal and customary for the operation of any permitted use, limited to the deck of the subject pier or the at-grade area directly below the deck of the subject pier.
c. 
On-site parking for pier employees shall be permitted, provided such parking is limited to the at-grade area directly below the deck of the subject pier.
d. 
Public swimming pools, subject to the provisions of § 17-509.
e. 
Signs, including directional and information signage, subject to the definitions and requirements of § 17-609.
f. 
Satellite dish antenna attendant to permitted uses, subject to the provisions of § 17-510.
g. 
Windmills and energy conservation devices in side and rear yards only, subject to the provisions of § 17-511.
6. 
Building Regulations:
a. Principal Buildings
Minimum lot area
Not to exceed the functional footprint of the pier decking in existence as of July 19, 1993, by more than 25%, unless expansion includes an equivalent (square feet) expansion of the public area of the pier deck. 100% of the increase (square feet) of the pier decking shall be devoted to amusement, dining or recreational activities.
Minimum lot frontage & lot width
185 feet (measured at the Boardwalk), except where the pier extends into an adjoining municipality. In such case, the minimum frontage and width within the City of Wildwood shall be 50 feet.
Minimum lot depth
Any pier may expand oceanward to the limit approved by all applicable state and federal agencies. However, no pier shall extend closer than 150 feet from the mean high-water line.
Minimum front yard setback
N/A
Minimum side yard setbacks
N/A
Minimum rear yard setback
N/A
Maximum principal building coverage
N/A
Maximum lot coverage
N/A
Maximum building height
Structures 3 stories and not greater than 45 feet from BFE Amusement Rides: 125 feet from boardwalk deck level
b. Accessory Structures
Minimum distance to side property line
0 feet
Minimum distance to rear property line
0 feet
Maximum total footprint for all accessory structures
N/A
Maximum height
1 story or 16 feet from Boardwalk deck level (whichever is less)
Minimum distance to other buildings
10 feet
7. 
General Requirements:
a. 
No use or activity associated with a use shall encroach onto the Boardwalk or obstruct the free flow of pedestrian circulation on the Boardwalk.
b. 
The perimeter of any Boardwalk section or pier not enjoined or abutting a structure and remaining open shall be enclosed by fencing with a four-foot-high railing with vertical spindles spaced not more than five inches apart or a decorative fence at least four feet in height.
c. 
Site plan approval shall be required for any new construction, expansion or structure over 1,000 square feet and/or the construction of an additional floor on an existing structure. In addition, any modifications and/or alterations of the uses upon a pier which would encompass more than 10% of the surface area of the wooden or concrete pier shall require site plan approval.
(1) 
Modifications and/or alterations of less than 10% of the surface area of the pier shall be reviewed and approved by the Zoning Officer to ensure compliance with this section. The total of all such modification and alteration requests shall not exceed 10% of the surface area of the wooden or concrete pier in any calendar year (January 1 to December 31) without approval from the Planning Board.
d. 
Construction and expansion of existing piers shall not exceed the footprint of the existing functional pier decking in existence as of July 19, 1993, by more than 25%. In addition, 100% of the increase (square footage) of the pier decking shall be devoted to amusement, dining or recreational activities.
e. 
The expansion, extension, improvement or renovation of existing piers are subject to the requirements of the NJDEP, Coastal Permit Program Rules [N.J.A.C. 7:7-7.2(a)2], and must be approved by the NJDEP through the issuance of a CAFRA permit.
f. 
All piers shall provide for individual restroom facilities, the location, size and design of which shall be considered at time of site plan review and subject to the Cape May County Board of Health.
(1) 
Any modification to the existing pier deck footprint (other than routine maintenance), or any modification to a structure, whether temporary or permanent, located on a pier resulting in an increase of interior space (at deck level or above), whether or not resulting in an expansion of the total pier area or total internal space, shall include provisions for public restrooms, accessible from the Boardwalk, within 200 feet of the Boardwalk entrance to the subject pier.
(2) 
In the event the subject pier has, at time of application for such modification, existing public restrooms which the Planning Board or Zoning Board of Adjustment determines to be in reasonable proximity to said Boardwalk entrance, then additional restrooms, sufficient in the opinion of the Cape May County Board of Health to service the additional volume of patrons expected to be generated by the proposed modification, shall be placed within reasonable proximity to the area of modification.
g. 
All piers shall maintain an open space aisle, beginning at the Boardwalk entrance to the pier and continuing through the entire length of the pier to the easterly terminus of the pier, whether said easterly terminus contains a concrete water park or not. Such open space aisle shall meet the following provisions:
(1) 
The aisle shall be not less than 20 feet in width; or
(2) 
If, at any point on the pier, said aisle splits into two or more aisles, at least two of the resultant aisles shall maintain individual widths of not less than 15 feet.
(3) 
All piers shall maintain sufficient emergency access to the beach on the north, south and east sides of the pier for emergency evacuation purposes. Each such accessway shall connect with at least one open space aisle required above.
h. 
If any pier is partially or wholly destroyed by fire, storm, or other casualty, the owners shall repair or rebuild said pier in accordance with the provisions below:
(1) 
Repair or reconstruction must commence within a period of three years from the date of destruction without site plan approval from the Planning Board, provided that the pier is being restored to its predamaged condition;
(2) 
The Planning Board may, upon application by the owners, permit an extension of time beyond three years to rebuild any such pier, within such further time as shall appear reasonable to the Planning Board upon consideration of the circumstances.
(3) 
During said three-year period, or any extension thereof, no building permit shall be issued to the owner of said land for the construction of any structure other than that which is permitted herein.
(4) 
If, upon the expiration of said three-year period, or any extension thereof, the owner or owners of said land have not filed for a building permit for said land, the Planning Board shall request that the governing body rezone said land to Beach (B) Zone.
i. 
The City of Wildwood, along with representatives of North Wildwood, has developed a publication titled Design Guidelines for the Wildwoods Boardwalk. Prepared under a grant from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Office of Smart Growth, this effort analyzed both historic and current Boardwalk architecture and designs. A set of guidelines was developed, illustrating architectural features to be encouraged for Boardwalk, as well as those features which should be discouraged. These guidelines, on file with the City Clerk and the Boardwalk Special Improvement District Management Corporation, are adopted by the City of Wildwood and are applicable to any new development or rehabilitation of existing structures within the Pier (P) Zone.
8. 
Off-Street Parking Requirements. Each individual use shall provide off-street parking spaces according to the following minimum provisions:
a. 
Piers shall provide on-site parking for employees in the amount of one space per 200 square feet of area devoted to the subject pier's administrative office purposes, up to a maximum of 30 spaces. If at the time of adoption of this chapter an existing pier does not meet this requirement, it shall be considered a preexisting, nonconforming condition. No loss of existing parking spaces or increase in the amount of administrative office area shall be permitted without approval from the Planning Board.
b. 
Combined resort, dining, and entertainment facilities shall provide the number of off-street parking spaces in accordance with the chart found in 17-608 of this chapter.[3] The number of spaces listed shall be the minimum requirement. Where multiple uses occupy a single lot, the total number of required parking spaces shall be the cumulative of each individual use.
[3]
Editor's Note: See § 17-608A4, Schedule of Off-Street Parking and Loading Spaces.
c. 
For all other uses located in the Pier (P) Zone, no minimum parking requirement is established for new development. The Planning Board may require such parking as is deemed appropriate at the time of site plan review and approval, or may waive any parking requirement, provided that sufficient justification is presented.
d. 
In recognition of the existing, unique, and fully built-out nature of the lots along the Boardwalk and the resultant difficulty and inability of applicants to acquire additional lands for parking, the off-street parking requirements for permitted uses desiring to occupy existing structures in the Pier (P) Zone shall require only those off-street parking spaces existing at the effective date of this chapter.
e. 
In recognition of the extremely limited amount of land within the Pier (P) Zone and the value of such land in terms of monetary worth and contribution to the City's economic base, off-street parking attendant to a permitted use shall not be permitted within the Pier (P) Zone proper. However, permitted uses within the Pier (P) Zone shall be permitted to provide off-site parking as follows:
(1) 
Such parking may be on a surface lot or in an accessory parking garage.
(2) 
If on a surface lot, such use shall be limited to the Tourist-Entertainment (T/E)-zoned block(s) located directly west of the pier or a block directly adjacent to the block(s) located directly west of the pier.
(3) 
If in a parking structure, such structure shall be located anywhere within the Hotel-Motel (H/M) Zone, Hotel-Motel (H/M-1) Zone, or Tourist Entertainment (T/E) Zone, subject to site plan approval by the Planning Board.
f. 
Stacked parking, where motor vehicles are parked one in front of the other and require, when fully utilized, the moving of one vehicle to allow the removal of another, is prohibited.
g. 
Parking requirements for municipal uses and conditional uses shall be determined in accordance with § 17-608 of this chapter or during site plan review by the Planning Board.
h. 
See § 17-608, Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways, for additional design standards.
9. 
Signs:
a. 
Exterior wall signs shall be permitted a total of two signs, provided:
(1) 
No single exterior wall of any one establishment shall contain more than one of the two permitted signs.
(2) 
The total sign area for the sign located on the principal building facade facing the Boardwalk shall not exceed 25% of the face of the wall area.
(3) 
The total sign area for the other sign shall not exceed an area equivalent to 1/2 of the area of the sign on the front of the building.
(4) 
Signs may project and extend over the Boardwalk. In such case, the lowest portion of the sign shall not be less than nine feet from the Boardwalk level, and the sign shall not extend greater than four feet over the Boardwalk property line.
b. 
A-frame signs standing on the ground are permitted on the property or area devoted to the business being advertised. A-frame signs are prohibited on the sidewalk, in the public right-of-way, or in any pedestrian aisle on a pier.
c. 
Retractable awnings of canvas or similar durable material which are supported within the property lines shall be permitted and shall be allowed to extend over a portion of the public right-of-way, provided:
(1) 
Awning supports are not permitted in the public right-of-way.
(2) 
The vertical clearance from grade to the lowest portion of any structural member shall be nine feet.
(3) 
The vertical clearance from the public right-of-way to the lowest portion of any awning, including valances, shall be eight feet minimum.
(4) 
No portion of the awning shall extend more than four feet into the public right-of-way.
(5) 
Awnings shall be constructed and installed in such a manner that upon seasonal or permanent removal, no portion of the support structure shall be exposed.
(6) 
Awning signs are limited to 16 feet of awning, and letters are limited to eight inches in height.
(7) 
No awning shall contain any advertising material or signage, other than the name and/or logo of the host establishment. No signs, merchandise, banners, or flags shall be attached to the bottom of an awning.
(8) 
The free flow of pedestrian traffic on the sidewalk or in any pedestrian aisle is unobstructed.
d. 
Canopies and marquee-style projections are permitted and encouraged, provided:
(1) 
The outside edge of any canopy shall not extend more than four feet into the public right-of-way.
(2) 
The vertical clearance from grade to the lowest portion of any structural member or canopy sign shall be nine feet.
(3) 
Such canopies must be anchored to the host building.
(4) 
Canopy signs are limited to 16 feet linear feet, and letters are limited to eight inches in height.
(5) 
No canopy shall contain any advertising material or signage, other than the name and/or logo of the host establishment. No signs, merchandise, banners, or flags shall be attached to the bottom of the canopy.
(6) 
The free flow of pedestrian traffic on the sidewalk or in any pedestrian aisle is unobstructed.
e. 
Temporary sign banners, such as "clearance," "sale," "end of year," etc., are permitted to be attached to the building facade so long as the banner is not posted for more than 10 calendar days.
f. 
Interior window signs are permitted and shall not be considered in computing the allowable signs, provided:
(1) 
No window sign shall not exceed 25% of the total window area.
(2) 
Window signs shall be professionally designed, and no cardboard signs are permitted.
g. 
One changeable sign, such as a chalkboard or glass case for restaurant menus, limited to four square feet.
h. 
Aside from the sign regulations for individual businesses located on a pier listed above, each individual pier is permitted signs advertising and identifying the name of the pier, provided:
(1) 
The number of such signs does not exceed four.
(2) 
The cumulative total area of the four signs shall not exceed 400 square feet.
(3) 
All such signs shall not extend more than 40 feet in height above the deck of the subject pier.
i. 
Recommendations contained in the 2007 Comprehensive Master Plan included the elimination of poor-quality, often hand-painted signs which create a poor image and blighting effect on the Boardwalk. To that end, all signs must be professionally designed and constructed. Homemade-type plywood, coroplast or cardboard signs or home-computer-generated-type signs are expressly prohibited.
j. 
No vacant signs or sign boxes shall be permitted. Where vacancies occur, corresponding signage shall be immediately replaced with general development or other appropriate signage. Similarly, any sign which falls into a state of disrepair shall immediately be repaired or replaced. This regulation shall not be construed to include intentional removal of sign faces in the off-season, which is a typical practice along the Wildwood Boardwalk. However, upon any such intentional removal, an aesthetically treated replacement panel shall be employed so as not to leave a visibly vacant sign box.
k. 
These regulations are intended to be interpreted liberally to permit the type and scope of signage appropriate to a destination resort, and they are intended to serve as a guide within which developers and designers may create an imaginative signage package appropriate to the unique character of the Boardwalk.
l. 
Information and direction signs as defined in § 17-609B10.
m. 
Sign requirements for municipal uses shall be determined in accordance with § 17-609 of this chapter or during site plan review by the Planning Board.
n. 
Sign requirements for conditional uses shall be determined during site plan review and in accordance with the conditions for each use listed in § 17-501.
o. 
See § 17-609 for additional standards.
G. 
Recreation (REC).
1. 
Purpose: to provide for diverse active and passive recreation activities for people of varied age-groups and abilities on property owned or controlled by the City of Wildwood.
2. 
Permitted Uses:
a. 
Public parks, playgrounds and conservation areas, athletic fields and public-purpose buildings and uses.
b. 
Municipal storage facilities attendant to recreational uses.
c. 
Recreational uses for public and private elementary and high schools.
d. 
Municipal buildings and uses.
3. 
Conditional Uses:
a. 
Wireless telecommunications towers, antennas, and facilities, subject to the provisions of § 17-507.
b. 
Satellite dish antenna attendant to permitted uses, subject to the provisions of § 17-510.
c. 
Windmills and energy conservation devices in side and rear yards only subject to the provisions of § 17-511.
4. 
Building Regulations:
a. Principal Buildings
Minimum lot area
No minimum established; all development shall be subject to site plan review and approval. Lot requirements shall be appropriate for the development proposed and shall take into consideration appropriate setback, parking, landscaping, public space and ancillary uses.
Minimum lot frontage & lot width
Minimum lot depth
Minimum front yard setback
Minimum side yard setbacks where dwelling units are not connected to other units
Minimum rear yard setback
Maximum principal building coverage
Maximum lot coverage
Maximum building height
The lower of 50 feet or 1 story from BFE, except for bleachers, lighting or observation structures, which shall be of minimum height required to accomplish the desired function
5. 
Off-Street Parking Requirements: Each individual use shall provide off-street parking spaces according to the following minimum provisions:
a. 
Permitted uses shall provide the number off-street parking spaces in accordance with the chart found in Section 608 of this chapter.[4] The number of spaces listed shall be the minimum requirement. Where multiple uses occupy a single lot, the total number of required parking spaces shall be the cumulative of each individual use.
[4]
Editor's Note: See § 17-608A4, Schedule of Off-Street Parking and Loading Spaces.
b. 
Off-site parking accessory to a permitted use shall be permitted within the Recreation (REC) Zone, subject to site plan approval by the Planning Board.
c. 
Any permitted use in the Recreation (REC) Zone may be permitted to extend its parking area into an adjacent residential zone if it complies with the following regulations:
(1) 
No access shall be permitted to the parking area from within the residential zone.
(2) 
Parking area may extend a maximum of 120 feet into the residential zone.
(3) 
A buffer strip shall be provided between the parking area and the residential zone. The buffer strip shall consist of a ten-foot-wide planted area and a screen fence of six feet in height. Shrubs shall be planted five feet on center and shall be five feet in height at the time of planting. Evergreen trees shall be six feet to eight feet tall, and deciduous trees shall have a minimum caliper of 3 1/2 inches measured six inches above the ground.
d. 
Stacked parking, where motor vehicles are parked one in front of the other and require, when fully utilized, the moving of one vehicle to allow the removal of another, is prohibited.
e. 
Parking requirements for municipal uses and conditional uses shall be determined in accordance with § 17-608 of this chapter or during site plan review by the Planning Board.
f. 
See § 17-608, Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways, for additional design standards.
6. 
Signs:
a. 
Exterior wall signs on nonresidential establishments shall be permitted a total of two signs, provided:
(1) 
No single exterior wall of any one establishment shall contain more than one of the two permitted signs.
(2) 
The total sign area for the sign located on the principal building facade facing the most heavily traveled right-of-way shall not exceed 25% of the face of the wall area.
(3) 
The total sign area for a sign located on another wall shall not exceed 5% of the face of the wall area.
(4) 
Where uses occupy a single building, each individual use may have one wall sign in accordance with these regulations.
(5) 
Any combination of wall and freestanding signs on a property must not exceed 75 square feet.
b. 
Freestanding pole and monument signs shall be permitted a total of one sign, provided:
(1) 
The sign area does not exceed 20 square feet.
(2) 
The height for any sign such sign does not exceed 10 feet in height.
(3) 
All such signs must be set back at least eight feet from all property lines.
(4) 
A base area 50% of the size of any such sign must be appropriately landscaped.
(5) 
Where more than one use occupies a site, a single pole or monument sign advertising multiple uses shall be permitted in accordance with these regulations.
(6) 
Any combination of wall and freestanding signs on a property must not exceed 75 square feet.
c. 
A-frame signs standing on the ground are permitted on the property. They are prohibited on the sidewalk or in the public right-of-way. No A-frame signs are permitted on residential uses.
d. 
Retractable awnings of canvas or similar durable material which are supported within the property lines shall be permitted and shall be allowed to extend over a portion of the public right-of-way within the Recreation (REC) Zone, provided:
(1) 
Awning supports are not permitted in the public right-of-way.
(2) 
The vertical clearance from grade to the lowest portion of any structural member shall be eight feet.
(3) 
The vertical clearance from the public right-of-way to the lowest portion of any awning, including valances, shall be seven feet minimum.
(4) 
No portion of the awning shall extend more than four feet into the public right-of-way.
(5) 
Awnings shall be constructed and installed in such a manner that upon seasonal or permanent removal, no portion of the support structure shall be exposed.
(6) 
Awning signs are limited to 16 feet of awning, and letters are limited to eight inches in height.
(7) 
No awning shall contain any advertising material or signage, other than the name and/or logo of the host establishment. No signs, merchandise, banners, or flags shall be attached to the bottom of an awning.
(8) 
The free flow of pedestrian traffic on the sidewalk is unobstructed.
e. 
Canopies located at the entrance to nonresidential buildings are permitted and encouraged, provided:
(1) 
The outside edge of any canopy shall not be closer than two feet from the face of the curb.
(2) 
The vertical clearance from grade to the lowest portion of any structural member or canopy sign shall be eight feet.
(3) 
Such canopies must be anchored to the host building.
(4) 
Canopy signs are limited to 16 feet of awning, and letters are limited to eight inches in height.
(5) 
No canopy shall contain any advertising material or signage, other than the name and/or logo of the host establishment. No signs, merchandise, banners, or flags shall be attached to the bottom of the canopy.
(6) 
The free flow of pedestrian traffic on the sidewalk is unobstructed.
f. 
Temporary sign banners, such as those used to advertise special events, tournaments, and the like are permitted to be attached to building facades so long as the banner is not posted for more than 10 calendar days.
g. 
Interior window signs are permitted at nonresidential uses and shall not be considered in computing the allowable signs, provided:
(1) 
No window sign shall not exceed 25% of the total window area.
(2) 
Window signs shall be professionally designed, and no cardboard signs are permitted.
h. 
One changeable sign at nonresidential uses, such as a chalkboard or glass case for restaurant menus, limited to four square feet.
i. 
Information and direction signs as defined in Section 609.[5]
[5]
Editor's Note: See § 17-609B10, Information and Direction Signs.
j. 
Sign requirements for municipal uses shall be determined in accordance with § 17-609 of this chapter or during site plan review by the Planning Board.
k. 
Sign requirements for conditional uses shall be determined during site plan review and in accordance with the conditions for each use listed in § 17-501.
l. 
See § 17-609 for additional standards.
H. 
Reserved.
[1-23-2019 by Ord. No. 1128-18]
A. 
Purpose. The following overlay zoning districts provide for unique provisions required to advance specific municipal goals without disrupting the underlying zone plan of the City.
B. 
BSRA Bayside Redevelopment Area.
1. 
Purpose:
a. 
In 2002, the governing body undertook the statutory process to declare the City's former municipal landfill to be an area in need of redevelopment under the New Jersey Local Redevelopment and Housing Law. (Note: N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 et seq.)
b. 
The Bayside Area was formally declared to be in need of redevelopment in July 2002, and a redevelopment plan [note: Bayside Area Redevelopment Plan, the Atlantic Group and Brown and Keener Urban Design (August 14, 2002)], generally focusing on single-family development, was adopted in August of that year. That original plan was subsequently updated with the "Amended and Restated Bayside Area Redevelopment Plan" (Ordinance 1109-18) in June of 2018.
2. 
Bayside Area Redevelopment Plan.[1]
C. 
Inclusionary Housing Overlay.
1. 
Purpose:
a. 
To provide for lands within the City of Wildwood which may be necessary and appropriate for development of low- and moderate-income housing.
b. 
The Inclusionary Housing Overlay Zone is highlighted in yellow on Exhibit 400 "Zoning Map, City of Wildwood, Cape May County, New Jersey" dated March 28th, 2018.[2]
[2]
Editor's Note: Said exhibit is on file in the City offices.
c. 
The following blocks and lots encompass the Inclusionary Housing Overlay:
Block
Lot
Additional Lots
1.01
1.00
1.01
2.00
101.00
24.00
L25
101.00
26.00
101.00
27.00
101.00
28.00
101.00
29.00
101.00
30.00
31
101.00
32.00
101.00
33.00
L34-36
101.00
37.00
101.00
38.00
L39
101.00
40.00
101.02
5.00
101.03
6.00
102.00
21.00
L22, 23, 24
102.00
25.00
102.00
26.00
102.00
27.00
L28
102.00
29.00
102.00
30.00
102.00
31.00
102.00
32.00
102.00
33.00
102.00
34.00
L35
102.00
36.00
102.00
37.00
102.00
38.00
102.00
39.00
102.00
40.00
103.00
14.01
L15.01, 16.01
103.00
14.02
L15.02, 16.02
103.00
14.03
L15.03, 16.03
103.00
14.04
L15.04, 16.04
103.00
17.00
L18, 19
103.00
20.00
103.00
21.00
103.00
22.00
23
104.00
1.01
L2.03
104.00
1.02
L2.01
104.00
2.02
L3.01
104.00
4.01
L3.02
104.00
4.02
L5.01
104.00
5.02
104.00
6.01
L7.01
104.00
6.02
L7.02, 7.03
104.00
7.04
L8.01
104.00
8.02
L9.01
104.00
9.02
L10
105.01
1.01
105.01
1.02
L2.02, 3.02, 6.01
105.01
2.01
L3.01
105.01
3.03
L4.01
105.01
3.04
L4.02, 5.02, 19, 20.01
105.01
4.03
105.01
5.01
105.01
6.02
L7.01
105.01
7.02
L8.01
105.01
8.02
L9.01
105.01
9.02
L10.01
105.01
10.02
105.01
11.00
105.01
20.02
L21
105.01
22.01
105.01
22.02
L23, 24.01
105.01
24.02
L25
112.00
10.02
10.01, 11.01
112.00
11.02
L12.01
112.00
12.02
112.00
13.01
112.00
13.02
L14.01, 15.01
112.00
13.03
L14.02, 15.02
112.00
13.04
L14.03, 15.03, 28.02, 2
112.00
28.03
L29.02, 30.02
113.00
1.00
113.00
2.00
L3, 21
113.00
4.00
113.00
5.00
L6
113.00
7.00
113.00
8.00
113.00
9.00
113.00
10.00
113.00
11.00
113.00
12.00
L13
113.00
14.00
L15
113.00
16.00
L17
113.00
18.00
113.00
19.00
113.00
20.00
113.00
22.00
23
113.00
24.00
113.00
25.00
113.00
26.00
113.00
27.00
113.00
28.00
113.00
29.00
L30
113.00
31.00
113.00
32.00
113.00
33.00
113.00
34.00
113.00
35.00
L36
113.00
37.00
113.00
38.00
113.00
39.00
113.00
40.00
114.00
1.00
L2
114.00
3.01
L14.01
114.00
3.02
L14.02, 15.02, 16.02
114.00
4.00
114.00
5.00
114.00
6.00
114.00
7.00
114.00
8.00
114.00
9.00
114.00
15.01
L16.01
114.00
17.00
114.00
18.00
L19
114.00
20.00
114.00
21.00
L22
114.00
23.00
115.00
1.00
115.00
2.00
115.00
3.00
115.00
4.00
L5
115.00
6.00
115.00
7.01
L8.01, 9.01
115.00
7.02
L8.02, 9.02
115.00
10.00
115.00
12.00
L11
116.00
1.00
L2-5
116.00
6.00
116.00
7.00
116.00
8.00
116.00
9.00
116.00
10.00
116.00
11.00
116.00
12.00
116.00
13.00
116.00
14.00
116.00
15.00
116.00
19.00
116.00
20.00
116.00
21.00
116.00
22.00
116.00
23.00
L24, 25
116.00
26.00
116.00
27.00
116.00
28.00
122.00
28.02
L29, 30
123.00
1.00
L2, 3
123.00
4.00
123.00
5.00
123.00
6.00
L7
123.00
8.00
123.00
9.00
123.00
10.00
L11
123.00
12.00
13
123.00
14.00
L15
123.00
16.00
123.00
17.00
123.00
18.00
123.00
19.00
L20
123.00
21.00
L22, 23
123.00
24.00
L25, 26
123.00
27.00
123.00
28.00
123.00
29.00
123.00
30.00
31
123.00
32.00
L33
123.00
34.00
L35
123.00
36.00
L37
123.00
38.00
L39
123.00
40.00
124.00
1.00
124.00
2.00
L3, 14, 15, 16
124.00
4.00
124.00
5.00
124.00
6.00
124.00
7.00
L8
124.00
9.00
L10.01
124.00
10.02
124.00
11.00
124.00
12.00
L13.01
124.00
17.00
124.00
18.00
124.00
19.00
124.00
20.00
124.00
21.00
124.00
22.00
L23
124.00
24.00
L13.02, 25.02, 26.02
124.00
25.01
L26.01
125.00
1.00
L2, 3
125.00
4.00
L5
125.00
6.00
125.00
7.00
125.00
8.00
125.00
9.00
L10
125.00
11.00
125.00
12.00
126.00
1.01
126.00
1.02
L2.02, 3.02
126.00
1.03
L2.01, 3.01
126.00
3.03
L4.01
126.00
3.04
L4.02, 5.02
126.00
4.03
L5.01
126.00
5.03
126.00
6.00
126.00
7.00
126.00
8.00
126.00
9.00
126.00
10.00
126.00
11.00
L12, 13.01
126.00
13.02
L14.01
126.00
14.02
126.00
15.00
126.00
19.00
126.00
20.00
126.00
21.00
126.00
22.00
126.00
23.00
126.00
24.00
126.00
25.00
126.00
26.00
126.00
27.00
126.00
28.00
134.00
1.00
L2, 3-10
135.00
1.01
L2.01
135.00
1.02
L2.02
135.00
3.01
L4.01, 5.01
135.00
3.02
L4.02, 5.02
135.00
4.01
135.00
5.01
135.00
6.00
135.00
7.00
135.00
9.00
8
135.00
10.00
135.00
11.00
135.00
12.00
135.00
13.00
135.00
14.00
135.00
15.00
L16, 17
135.00
19.00
135.00
20.00
135.00
21.00
135.00
22.00
135.00
23.00
135.00
24.00
135.00
25.00
135.00
26.00
135.00
27.00
144.00
1.00
L2-10 INCL
145.00
1.00
145.00
2.00
145.00
3.00
L4.01
145.00
4.02
145.00
5.00
145.00
6.00
145.00
7.00
145.00
8.00
145.00
9.00
145.00
11.00
145.00
12.00
L13.01
145.00
19.00
145.00
20.00
145.00
21.00
L22
145.00
23.00
145.00
24.00
L25.01
145.00
25.02
L26.01
153.00
1.00
L2-4, 7
153.00
5.00
6, 12
153.00
8.00
153.00
9.00
L10
153.00
11.00
154.00
1.00
154.00
2.00
154.00
3.00
154.00
4.00
154.00
5.00
154.00
6.00
154.00
7.00
154.00
8.00
L9
154.00
9.00
154.00
10.00
154.00
11.00
154.00
12.00
154.00
13.00
154.00
19.00
154.00
20.00
154.00
21.00
154.00
22.00
154.00
23.00
154.00
24.00
160.00
1.00
L21
160.00
2.00
3
160.00
4.00
160.00
5.00
160.00
6.00
L7, 8
160.00
9.00
160.00
10.00
L11
160.00
12.01
160.00
12.02
L13
160.00
14.00
160.00
15.00
160.00
16.00
L17, 18.01
160.00
18.02
L19
160.00
20.00
160.00
22.00
L23.01
160.00
23.02
L24, 25, 26, 27
160.00
28.00
160.00
29.00
L30, 31, 32
160.00
33.00
160.00
34.00
160.00
35.00
L36, 37
160.00
38.00
160.00
39.00
L40
161.00
1.00
161.00
2.00
161.00
3.00
161.00
4.00
L5
161.00
6.00
161.00
7.00
161.00
8.00
161.00
9.00
161.00
10.00
161.00
11.00
12, 13
161.00
14.00
L15
161.00
16.00
17, 18
161.00
19.00
161.00
20.00
21
161.00
22.00
L23
161.00
24.00
161.00
25.00
161.00
26.00
162.00
1.00
162.00
2.00
162.00
3.00
162.00
4.00
L9, 10.02
162.00
5.00
L10.01
162.00
6.00
162.00
7.00
8
162.00
9.00
162.00
10.02
163.00
1.00
163.00
2.00
163.00
3.00
163.00
4.00
163.00
5.00
163.00
6.00
163.00
7.00
163.00
8.00
163.00
9.00
10, 8
168.00
1.00
19, 20
168.00
2.00
L3, 4, 5
168.00
6.00
168.00
7.00
168.00
8.00
L9, 10, 11, 12
168.00
13.00
168.00
14.00
168.00
15.00
168.00
16.00
L17
168.00
18.00
168.00
21.00
L22
168.00
23.00
168.00
24.00
168.00
25.00
L26
168.00
27.00
L28, 29
168.00
30.00
L31, 32, 33
168.00
34.00
168.00
35.00
L36
169.00
1.00
L14
169.00
5.00
2-4, 6-10, 25.01, 26.01
169.00
11.00
L12, 13, 24
169.00
15.00
16
169.00
17.00
169.00
18.00
L19, 20
169.00
21.00
L22.01
169.00
22.02
L23
169.00
25.01
169.00
25.02
L26.03
169.00
26.02
170.00
1.00
L2, 3, 4, 5, 6.01-10.01
170.00
6.02
L7.02, 8.02, 9.01
170.00
9.03
L10.02
171.00
1.00
L7, 8
171.00
5.00
171.00
6.00
182.00
10.00
11, 12, 13, 9
182.00
14.00
182.00
PORTION OF 22.02
L23, 24-32
182.00
33.00
L34
182.00
35.00
L36, 37-40
183.00
1.00
2-4.02, 6-9.022, 11.01
183.00
2.00
183.00
4.01
183.00
5.00
183.00
7.02
183.00
9.02
183.00
10.00
L12
183.00
11.02
183.00
13.02
183.00
15.02
183.00
16.01
16.022, 17.01-18.022
183.00
16.02
183.00
17.02
183.00
18.02
183.00
20.00
184.00
6.02
184.00
6.03
192.00
20.00
192.00
21.00
2. 
Permitted Uses:
a. 
All uses permitted by the underlying zoning for each overlay zone.
b. 
Inclusionary Housing Overlay Zone: garden apartments, as defined.
3. 
Conditional Uses:
a. 
All conditional uses permitted by the underlying zone for each overlay zone.
4. 
Accessory Buildings and Uses:
a. 
All accessory uses permitted by the underlying zoning for each overlay zone.
5. 
Building Controls.
a. 
The buildings controls for the underlying zoning for each overlay zone shall be applicable for each use permitted by such underlying zoning.
b. 
Garden apartments35 (note: since garden apartment structures may consist of multiple buildings on individual tax lots, bulk and coverage requirements shall be measured on a total project basis) in the Inclusionary Housing Overlay Zone:
Use
Building/Lot Requirements
1. Principal Buildings
Minimum lot area
2,400 square feet interior units
3,600 square feet end units
Minimum lot frontage and lot width
24 feet interior units
36 feet end units
Minimum lot depth
100 feet
Minimum side yard setbacks
0 foot interior units
12 feet end units
Minimum front yard setback
10 feet
Minimum rear yard setback
30 feet
Maximum principal building coverage
40%
Maximum lot coverage
80%
Maximum building height
The lower of 59 feet or 6 stories from TOC
Maximum density
(du/ac)
32.27
(sf/du)
1,350
2. Accessory Structures
Minimum distance to side property line
4 feet
Minimum distance to rear property line
4 feet
Maximum total footprint for all accessory structures
150 square feet1
Maximum height
The lower of 1 story or 16 feet from TOC
Storage sheds: 8 feet from TOC
Minimum distance to other buildings
8 feet
NOTES:
1
However, the total footprint of all storage sheds shall cumulatively not exceed 150 square feet
6. 
Required Set-Asides.
a. 
Any garden apartments approved and developed under the provisions of this Inclusionary Housing Overlay Zone shall provide a set-aside of affordable housing as follows: 20% of the total housing units approved in a development of homeownership units and 15% of the total housing units approved in a development of rental units.
b. 
Any residential units approved and developed under the provisions of this Workforce Housing Overlay Zone shall provide a 10% set-aside of workforce housing.
7. 
Compliance with Affordable Housing Regulations.
a. 
Any affordable housing shall be subject to and developed in accordance with the requirements of Chapter XXVI, Affordable Housing, and the applicable regulations of the state agencies with jurisdiction and responsibility for administering the State Fair Housing Act, N.J.S.A. 52:27D-301 et seq., including N.J.A.C. 5:97-1 et seq. (COAH Substantive Rules) and N.J.A.C. 5:80-26 (Uniform Housing Affordability Controls) as may be supplemented and amended.
D. 
Reserved.
[Prior Subsection D, Workforce Housing Overlay Zone, was repealed 3-22-2023 by Ord. No. 1254-23]
[1-23-2019 by Ord. No. 1128-18]
Where, due to special conditions, a literal enforcement of the provisions of this Section 400 will result in unnecessary hardship or be detrimental to the stated goals and objectives of the City of Wildwood development policy as expressed in the City's Master Plan, the Planning and/or Zoning Board may, by resolution, grant such waiver or adjustment from said provision in accordance with § 17-1002.
[1-23-2019 by Ord. No. 1128-18]
If the provisions of any section, subsection, paragraph, subdivision, or clause of this Section 400 shall be judged invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such order of judgment shall not affect or invalidate the remainder of any section, subsection, paragraph, subdivision, or clause of this Section 400.