§ 276-14. BC Bayside Conservation.

A. 

Purpose statement. Recognizing that North Wildwood is located on a barrier island in New Jersey's coastal zone and that its bayside shoreline is extremely environmentally sensitive, the Bayside Conservation Zone was crafted to protect this natural environment while permitting appropriate use of the City's bayside waterfront for water-dependent, tourist-related uses and facilities, including uses and facilities related to ecotourism. The regulations established for the Bayside Conservation Zone are those of the City of North Wildwood. While such regulations were designed to conform with NJDEP CAFRA and the NJDEP Coastal Zone Management (CZM) Rules, they do not substitute for CAFRA, the CZM, or any other law, code, rule or regulation established by any state or federal agency. All development within the Bayside Conservation Zone shall comply with such laws, codes, rules and regulations as applicable.

B. 

All structures and uses in the Bayside Conservation Zone shall be considered conditional structures and uses and shall be subject to approval by the Planning Board.

C. 

Conditionally permitted principal and accessory structures and uses (such uses may be freestanding or combined with other permitted uses on a lot):

(1) 

Recreational marinas.

(2) 

Rental of personal watercraft.

(3) 

Public parks, playgrounds and other open space, whether active or passive.

(4) 

Public conservation areas.

(5) 

Such educational, recreational or ecotourism structures and activities as may be permitted by relevant governmental agencies having jurisdiction over this section of the City, including observation decks, overlooks, scenic/nature trails, environmental interpretation stations and like and similar uses, including normal and customary parking and ancillary uses.

(6) 

Public utility (central) substations and public utility cabinets.

(7) 

Such environmental protection measures, structures and/or activities as may be required by relevant governmental agencies having jurisdiction over this section of the City.

D. 

Bulk requirements for principal and accessory structures: no requirements established. This chapter defers specific requirements for physical development in the Bayside Conservation Zone to the various governmental agencies having jurisdiction over this section of the City.