Intent. The purpose of the Conservation-Recreation District is to recognize that certain areas within Absecon City are subject to tidal flow and/or flooding and fall within the State Department of Environmental Protection classification of wetlands.

Regulations. Regulations of Sections 224-97 to 224-99 apply.

Public recreational uses associated with the natural environment and not requiring the construction of any structures, streets or parking.

Public wildlife preserves designed for passive recreation.

Dams, culverts and bridges with appropriate State, Federal and local approvals.

Utility transmission lines, subject to Planning Board approval.

Lands within the Conservation-Recreation District shall not be used to calculate lot area or as a part of permitted density calculations unless specified otherwise in this article or as fulfillment of a recreational requirement with the approval of the Planning Board during site plan/subdivision review.

Subdivisions or site plans abutting the Conservation-Recreation District must submit wetlands delineation approved by the United States Army Corps of Engineers or New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, as applicable.