Construction fencing shall only be permitted within
zoning districts labeled CC-City Commercial, MU-Mixed Use, DC-Design
Commercial and C/MU-Commercial/Mixed Use as shown on the Official
Zoning Map of the City of Ventnor City.
The exact location on the property or, as needed in
order to protect public safety, within the street right-of-way shall
be determined only by the Municipal Construction Code Official.
Construction fencing shall not be higher than seven
feet when measured from the ground surface. No barbed wire or electrification
of fencing will be permitted.
Gates shall be provided at all entry locations. Vehicle
gate locations shall be determined by the Police Department in concert
with the Construction Code Official.
Fencing shall not have permanent foundations but shall
have surface-spread footings to prevent toppling from wind. The Construction
Code Official may require additional measures to prevent overtopping
of the fencing to meet safety requirements.
Permission for the erection of construction fencing
shall be obtained only from the Municipal Construction Code Official
through the issuance of a zoning permit and the payment of the necessary
fee.
The length of the initial permit shall not exceed
45 calendar days from its issuance. A one-time extension to said permit
may be granted by the Construction Code Official, if deemed necessary
for the continuation of public safety, of an additional 45 days for
a total not to exceed 90 calendar days. Any additional length of time
shall only be issued with the consent of the governing body.
The erection of construction fencing may be approved
by either the Planning Board as part of a condition of such Board
action. The respective Board shall set any bonding requirements and
length of time, which may be in excess of the ninety-calendar-day
limit, as part of such action.