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Camden City Zoning Code

ARTICLE XXII

CV-1 Conservation Overlay Zone

§ 870-136 Purpose.

The purpose of the CV-1 Conservation Zone shall be to create a zoning district which preserves ecologically important lands and natural amenities primarily adjacent to inland waterways, wetlands, and natural habitats from unsuitable development or activities that would significantly alter their ecological integrity, balance, or character.

§ 870-137 Use restrictions.

In a CV-1 Zone, only limited development consistent with the preservation of a natural area and to support passive recreation will be permitted. This includes the operation of programs for ecological and nature study, public river access, and limited marine activities. All development and activities shall be compatible with the Greenways Component of the City Master Plan, shall have been reviewed by the Environmental Commission and shall have the approval of the Planning Board. Attention is also invited to the New Jersey "Freshwater Wetlands Protection Act," N.J.S.A. 13:9B-1 through 13:9B-30.

§ 870-138 Permitted uses.

The following uses are permitted subject to the condition that permeable paving be used for all uses, except boat ramps and paved biking and hiking trails where state regulations or local building codes specify otherwise:
A. 
Biking and hiking trails.
B. 
Docks and fishing piers.
C. 
Small boat ramps.
D. 
Vista platforms.
E. 
Picnicking.
F. 
Bathing beaches.
G. 
Botanical gardens.
H. 
Wildlife refuge.
I. 
Interpretive trails for nature study.

§ 870-139 Prohibited uses.

Although it shall be understood that any use not in keeping with the Greenways Component of the City Master Plan is prohibited, the following uses and activities are specifically prohibited:
A. 
Motorized vehicles of any type, including motorbikes, motorcycles, except on public roadways, parking areas, and other designated area.
B. 
The consumption or sale of alcoholic beverages.
C. 
The cutting of trees and underbrush except for that necessary for the limited development of permitted uses; the removal of diseased, dying or dead trees and vegetation; or the removal of vegetation that presents safety or health hazards.
D. 
Expansion of any existing use all or part of which is within the zone, but which is not consistent with the permitted uses listed in § 870-138 above.
E. 
Removal, excavation, dredging or filling of riverine materials, except as allowed by the State of New Jersey.