Any accessory building attached to a principal building is considered part of the principal building and shall adhere to the yard requirements for the principal building. For an accessory structure to be considered attached to a principal building, at least 50% of one of the structural walls of the accessory building shall be coincident with the principal structure. Any accessory building connected to the principal building by way of an enclosed walkway or breezeway shall be considered detached.

Accessory buildings shall not exceed 24 feet in height, as defined and measured in Article I of this chapter, or unless otherwise provided in this chapter.

Any detached accessory building shall conform to all front, rear and side yard requirements unless otherwise provided in this chapter, except that accessory buildings located on lots in waterfront zone districts (R-1, R-1A, WD, R-SP, R-SC, R-HH, R-PB, R-BH or R-BB) or directly abutting a lagoon or bay shall conform to all principal building setbacks.

This maximum top plate height shall not exceed 12 feet above finished floor or 13 feet above grade.

No habitable or occupiable space, as defined by the most recent and current edition of the ICC, shall be permitted above the maximum top plate height.

Roof pitch and height may fluctuate so long as the underside of any rafter shall not be greater than six feet 10 inches above any second level floor or attic floor, measured at a point 21 inches horizontally offset from a line plumb to the highest point of the roof.

No portion of an accessory building shall be utilized as habitable space as defined by the Uniform Construction Code.

Maximum lot coverage by accessory buildings in nonwaterfront zones. The maximum lot coverage of all accessory buildings and structures shall not exceed the area as outlined in Schedule B.[1] Retaining walls, swimming pools and hot tubs shall not be subject to this requirement.

Maximum square footage of an accessory building in waterfront zones. The maximum square footage of an accessory building shall not exceed 50% of the square footage of the principal building which said accessory building is intended to serve.

(Reserved)

In waterfront zones (R-1, R-lA, WD, R-SP, R-SC, R-HH, R-PB, R-BH or R-BB) or on any property directly abutting a lagoon or bay, customary accessory structures shall conform to all principal building setbacks.

Customary accessory structures that comprise any portion of the building support utility system for a principal building or use located in a flood hazard area (FHA) as defined by N.J.A.C. 7:13 shall be elevated to a height equal to one foot above the flood hazard area design flood elevation as defined by N.J.A.C. 7:13.

Definitions. For the purposes of this section, the terms herein are defined as follows:

Permit required; location for outside equipment.

Conditions for temporary placement. Except for generators serving a public purpose and owned and operated by the Township, generators temporarily used on a residential property shall be allowed only as follows:

Conditions for permanent placement. Except for generators serving a public purpose and owned and operated by the Township, generators permanently installed shall be allowed only as follows:

Application for permit. The application for the installation of a permanently installed generator in accordance herewith, on forms supplied by the Construction/Zoning Official, shall be accompanied by a drawing or survey prepared by a licensed land surveyor of the State of New Jersey, showing the property lines of the lot, the location of the building or structure, the front, side and rear yard dimensions and the proposed location, drawn to scale, of the generator.

Zoning application fee. Every application for installation/use of a permanently installed generator to serve a residential dwelling, building, or other structure shall be accompanied by a zoning fee in the amount of $50; the applicant must also provide any construction fees that may be required.

Inspections required. No permanently installed generator shall be placed in operation, or routinely tested on a residential property, unless and until inspected and approved by the Construction/Zoning Official.

Enforcement. The enforcement of the provisions of this section shall be within the jurisdiction of the Construction/Zoning Official or their designee in the Township of Ocean Police Department.

Violations and penalties. Any person, firm, corporation, or other entity who shall violate any of the provisions of this section shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000, imprisonment up to 90 days, and each day that such violation shall continue shall be deemed a separate offense.

Relief from standards imposed. The Zoning Board of Adjustment shall have jurisdiction to grant variances from any land use regulation set forth in this section in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Land Use Law and the Code of the Township of Ocean.

Superseded provisions. To the extent the provisions of this section are inconsistent with other provisions of the Township Code, including but not limited to § 410-38, the provisions of this section shall supersede such provisions.

Tool and utility sheds in lawful existence prior to the adoption of Ord. No. 2013-13 shall be permitted to remain. Lawfully existing sheds may be repaired, however; they shall not be replaced unless in conformance with the requirements below.

Single-family residential properties within waterfront zones may construct one shed, not more than 120 square feet in area, not more than 15 feet in height, with a minimum side yard setback of three feet and a minimum rear yard setback of three feet. In no case shall a shed be closer than 15 feet from a bulkhead.

Single-family residential properties within nonwaterfront zones are allowed accessory structures up to the maximum accessory structure lot coverage as limited under Schedule B.[1] Accessory structures shall meet all principal building setbacks.

All tool and utility sheds shall be properly anchored to the satisfaction of the Township Construction Code Official, to ensure the safety of the residents of the Township.

Tools and utility sheds shall not encroach within the front yard setback of any property and shall not be closer to the street than the principal structure.

No private residential pool shall be installed on any lot unless said lot shall contain a residence and said pool shall be accessory to the residence.

Swimming pools shall adhere to the following requirements:

Pools shall otherwise be installed, operated and used in accordance with other health and safety ordinances regarding water filtration, circulation and treatment, fencing, noise and lighting. A pool permit shall be obtained from the Township.

Such storage shall not be located closer than 10 feet to any front property line.

Boats and trailers, a travel trailer, camper or commercial vehicle shall not be closer than five feet to the side property line and 10 feet to the rear lot line, excluding in the driveway area.

No more than four such recreational vehicles, motor homes, travel trailers, campers, boats, or commercial vehicles, or any combination thereof, shall be so stored; provided, however, a boat attached to a boat trailer shall be considered one vehicle.

No travel trailer, camper, or boat stored in conformance with this section shall remain in such storage for longer than 12 consecutive months.

The storage of any such vehicles in accordance with this section shall be conducted in an orderly manner and shall not have a negative visual impact on adjacent properties or the surrounding neighborhood.

Any such vehicles stored in accordance with this section shall not be occupied and shall not be provided with utility connections other than those required for vehicle maintenance.

No trailer, auto trailer, trailer coach, travel trailer or camper shall be used for dwelling purposes or as sleeping quarters for one or more persons, nor shall any such trailer or camper be used for storage or space for the permanent conduct of any business, profession, occupation or trade, except that such facilities may be used for temporary residency for the temporary replacement of a damaged dwelling unit and for temporary use as a construction located on a site during construction, provided that a temporary permit has been issued for its use. This section shall not be construed so as to prohibit the parking or storage of such trailers and campers on private premises or the recreational use of same in campgrounds in conformance with all applicable ordinances and codes.

Quonset huts shall be considered an accessory building. Such structures will be considered permanent structures in the event they remain on the property in excess of six months. At the conclusion of a six-month period, the structure shall be considered a permanent accessory building or structure. All other zoning regulations applying to accessory buildings, structures and/or uses shall apply to Quonset huts.

Quonset huts shall include prefabricated shelters set on the foundation of bolted steel trusses or simply set upon the ground, built with a semicircular arching roof or corrugated metal, either insulated with wood, fiber or not. The term "Quonset huts" shall also include in the definition thereof, portable garages made with a membrane structure consisting of steel, wood or plastic frame, and/or rafters and covered with either plastic, or other nonmetal materials, commonly referred to as "portable garages." Such portable garages and/or Quonset huts shall be considered as a permanent accessory building or structure and all zoning regulations applying to such accessory building, structures and/or uses shall apply to those terms defined herein as "Quonset huts."

Any lawfully existing deck, prior to the effective date of Ord. No. 2013-13, shall be allowed to be repaired or replaced, provided that said repairs and/or replacement do not increase the size and/or height of the deck. The existence of the deck, prior to the effective date of Ord. No. 2013-13, shall be demonstrated by the property owner to the satisfaction of the Zoning Officer and may be established by survey containing the deck location and elevation, which was certified prior to the effective date of Ord. No. 2013-13 and by such other evidence as acceptable to the Township's Zoning Officer.

Lots located in waterfront zones (R-1, R-1A, WD, R-SP, R-SC, R-HH, R-PB, R-BH or R-BB) or on lots directly abutting a lagoon or bay may construct a deck between the bulkhead line and the required principal setback line, exclusive of any front yard areas or within five feet of a side property line. Decks and patios constructed within this area shall be no more than 12 inches in height, with the exception of handrails and decorative walls. Decorative walls shall directly abut the deck or patio and shall be no more than 24 inches in height. Decks and patios, including handrails and decorative walls, constructed within this area shall be permitted to extend along the length of the bulkhead, with the exception of any front yard areas or within five feet of a side property line.

Decks constructed on lots in waterfront zones (R-1, R-1A, WD, R-SP, R-SC, R-HH, R-PB, R-BH or R-BB) or on lots directly abutting a lagoon or bay shall utilize guards or handrails with a minimum open area of 50% of the total guard or handrail length where such guards or handrails are required or proposed. Decks constructed on lots in all other zones shall be permitted to incorporate closed guards or handrails where required or proposed.

Lots located in the PRD Zone may construct a patio between the rear property line and the required principal setback line, but the patio cannot extend more than 50% into the established rear setback, with the exception of decorative walls. Patios may not extend beyond the face of the structure into the side yards. Patios constructed within the rear yard shall be no more than 12 inches in height, with the exception of decorative walls. Decorative walls shall directly abut the patio and shall be no more than 24 inches in height.

Stairs, unroofed porches, ramps and other structures constructed to facilitate access to principal structures shall conform to the required principal setback for the zoning district with the following exceptions:

Under no circumstances shall any stairway, ramp, unroofed porch or other structure constructed to facility access to a principal or accessory structure encroach within 12 inches from a property line.

Stairs, unroofed porches, ramps and other structures constructed to facilitate access to accessory structures shall conform to the required setbacks for the accessory structure.

Temporary outdoor dining area; permit required.

The temporary outdoor dining area shall be a permitted accessory use in the following zones:

Permit fee. Effective January 1, 2021, the fee for a temporary outdoor dining permit shall be $50. Any permits issued prior to January 1, 2021, shall not require a fee.