Beach Haven City Zoning Code
§ 212-17
Fences and pools.
A.
A post and rail fence or a fence with 50% opacity is permitted along any lot line. A stockade or solid fence is permitted along rear lot lines and along side lot lines to the front corners of the structure. From the front corners of the structure to the front property line, the fence shall have an opacity of 50%. On corner lots, where there are two fronts and two sides, a five-foot solid with one-foot lattice fence may be constructed along the sides to the front corners of the structure. From the front corners of the structure to the front property lines the fence may be four feet with 50% opacity.
[Amended 2-9-2015 by Ord. No. 2015-9C; 9-13-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-33C]
B.
Maximum height limits. Along rear and side lot lines to front corner of structure - five-foot solid, one-foot lattice. From front corner of the structure to the front property line - four feet 50% opacity.
[Amended 2-9-2015 by Ord. No. 2015-9C; 9-13-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-33C]
C.
Lands abutting commercial property. In areas wherein a residential property abuts a commercial property, structure or use in the Borough of Beach Haven, a stockade or solid fence may be erected along the lot line where the residential property abuts the commercial property, structure or use, by either the residential lot owner or commercial property owner. Said fence may be erected to a height of eight feet within the property line area. This subsection is subject to Subsection D.
[Amended 9-13-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-33C]
D.
In all cases, a fence permit shall be obtained from the Building Administrator.
E.
Pool restrictions.
(1)
In residential areas, the construction of pools is restricted to rear yards only with the exception of a corner lot where pools are permitted in the side yard.
[Amended 2-9-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-1]
(2)
Pools in other than residential areas are subject to site plan approval.
(3)
In all cases, the construction of a pool requires a building permit.
(4)
In all cases, pools must conform to state fencing regulations.
(5)
All pools, pool filters, pool heaters and pool equipment (pool filters, pool heaters and pool equipment shall be enclosed on at least three sides shielding adjacent property) must maintain a minimum ten-foot side yard setback and eight-foot rear yard setback from the property line. For corner lots, the setback for the side yard which is not the front facade of the house shall be a minimum of eight feet, and the rear setbacks shall be a minimum of 10 feet.[1]
[Added 2-9-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-1; amended 9-14-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-15C]
[1]
Editor's Note: Former Subsection F, Lands abutting commercial property, as amended, was repealed 9-13-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-33C.