Construction fencing shall only be permitted within zoning districts labeled CC-City Commercial, MU-Mixed Use, DC-Design Commercial and C/MU-Commercial/Mixed Use as shown on the Official Zoning Map of the City of Ventnor City.

The exact location on the property or, as needed in order to protect public safety, within the street right-of-way shall be determined only by the Municipal Construction Code Official.

Construction fencing shall be of chain-link material. Infill slating of the chain-link material shall not be permitted.

Construction fencing shall not be higher than seven feet when measured from the ground surface. No barbed wire or electrification of fencing will be permitted.

Gates shall be provided at all entry locations. Vehicle gate locations shall be determined by the Police Department in concert with the Construction Code Official.

Fencing shall not have permanent foundations but shall have surface-spread footings to prevent toppling from wind. The Construction Code Official may require additional measures to prevent overtopping of the fencing to meet safety requirements.

Construction fencing shall be capable of being easily moved as may be directed by the Construction Code Official.

Permission for the erection of construction fencing shall be obtained only from the Municipal Construction Code Official through the issuance of a zoning permit and the payment of the necessary fee.

The length of the initial permit shall not exceed 45 calendar days from its issuance. A one-time extension to said permit may be granted by the Construction Code Official, if deemed necessary for the continuation of public safety, of an additional 45 days for a total not to exceed 90 calendar days. Any additional length of time shall only be issued with the consent of the governing body.

The erection of construction fencing may be approved by either the Planning Board as part of a condition of such Board action. The respective Board shall set any bonding requirements and length of time, which may be in excess of the ninety-calendar-day limit, as part of such action.