Wildwood Crest City Zoning Code
ARTICLE IV
R-1 Low Density Residential Zone
§ 85-25 Permitted Uses.
In the R-1 Residential District, no building or premises shall be used and no building shall be erected or altered which is arranged, intended or designed to be used except for one of the following uses:
A.
Single-family residences, in connection with which there may be a private garage or carport if consistent with § 85-26D. There shall not be more than one single-family detached dwelling on a single lot.
B.
Parks and playgrounds not operated for profit.
C.
Municipal buildings and uses.
D.
Firehouses and volunteer ambulance corps buildings providing free ambulance, emergency first aid, and disaster assistance to individuals and groups within the Borough of Wildwood Crest.
E.
Community residences for the developmentally disabled and community shelters for victims of domestic violence where they house six or less persons, excluding resident staff.
§ 85-26 Accessory Uses.
[Ord. No. 1013 § 1; amended 8-13-2025 by Ord. No. 1466]
The following accessory uses shall be permitted in this district:
D.
A detached garage or carport of not more than a three car capacity, used solely by the persons living in the dwelling house, and a storage or tool shed housing garden tools, provided that such garage, carport or shed is on the same lot as the dwelling house. No such accessory building shall be constructed upon a lot until the construction of the dwelling house has been commenced, nor shall an accessory building be used unless the dwelling house has been completed and put into use. Private storage or tool sheds shall not exceed 10 feet in height to the peak of the roof or 100 square feet in area.
E.
Boats, sailboats, campers, RV's, travel trailers, house trailers or self-propelled housing units shall be permitted to park or be stored in rear and side yards within accessory building setback lines. Their dimensions shall not be counted in determining maximum building and lot coverage and they shall not be used for temporary or permanent living quarters while situated on the lot. Parking of these boats, vehicles, and other units shall be subject to the following restrictions:
1.
They must be at least four feet from any rear or side property line.
2.
They must be at least four feet from any structure.
3.
They must be parked or stored perpendicular to the curbline.
4.
No portion of the boat, sailboat, vehicle or unit may encroach upon any public right-of-way, including sidewalks.
5.
If boat covers or custom-made canvas covers are used, they must be tightly secured to the boat or sailboat.
6.
Boats and sailboats on trailers, and campers cannot be stored on a lot for more than 180 consecutive days.
F.
Mechanical Equipment for Heating and Air Conditioning.
Mechanical equipment for heating and air conditioning subject to the following restrictions:
§ 85-27 Conditional Uses.
The following conditional uses shall be permitted in this district:
A.
Public and private day schools of elementary and/or high school grade licensed by the State of New Jersey.
B.
Public utility installations subject to the following special requirements:
1.
No storage of materials and trucks and no repair facilities or staging of repair crews shall be permitted, except within completely enclosed buildings.
2.
The exterior of any structure shall be in keeping with the other structures in the immediate neighborhood.
3.
The proposed installation in a specific location must be necessary for the satisfactory provision of service by the utility to the neighborhood or area in which the particular use is located.
4.
The design of any building in connection with such facilities must not adversely affect the safe, comfortable enjoyment of property rights in the surrounding area.
5.
Adequate fences and other safety devices must be provided as may be required. Fences, when used to enclose public utility facilities such as electrical power substations, shall be built in accordance with the applicable requirements of the New Jersey Board of Public Utility Commissioners and the National Electrical Code in effect at the time of the construction.
6.
Landscaping, including shrubs, trees and lawns, shall be provided and maintained.
7.
Off-street parking shall be provided as determined by the Planning Board during site plan review.
§ 85-28 Area and Bulk Regulations.
[Ord. No. 1287-2018 § 2; amended 1-2-2025 by Ord. No. 1442]
Prior ordinance history: Ordinance Nos. 906, 930, 944, 977, 1013, 1017, 1030, 1105, 1139, 1178.
A.
Minimum lot area shall be 4,800 square feet.
B.
Where nonconforming duplex and two-family residential uses exist, the bulk requirements at § 85-40 shall apply.
C.
Minimum habitable floor area for a one-story dwelling shall be 1,350 square feet and minimum habitable floor area for a two-story dwelling shall be 1,600 square feet.
D.
Minimum lot frontage shall be 60 feet.
E.
Minimum lot width shall be 60 feet.
F.
Minimum lot yards for principal building.
1.
Front: 10 feet.
2.
Side: (one-story): Six feet*.
(two-story): Eight feet.
3.
Rear: 20%* of lot depth.
* Except that the existing single-family dwelling may construct a second story addition in line with the existing building footprint provided the minimum side yard setback shall be no less than four feet and the minimum rear yard setback shall be no less than 10 feet.
H.
Maximum lot coverage shall be 65%. Use of porous paving stones for patio areas within the side and rear yards as part of a landscaped theme is encouraged. The area of the porous paving stone to count towards lot coverage shall be 50% of the porous paving stone area. In no instance shall total lot coverage, including the total area of the porous paving stones, exceed 70%. All patio areas shall be a minimum of six feet from the side and rear lot lines. The area between the patio and property line shall be landscaped with flowering plants, shrubs, trees, etc. The porous paving stones shall be installed in accordance with the specifications on file with the Zoning Office.
J.
Building and eave height.
1.
Maximum building height for a single-family shall be 2 1/2 stories not to exceed 32 feet to the topmost part of the roof measured from the base flood elevation or 34 feet from the top of the curb, whichever is higher. All principal structures shall have a minimum two-foot high, nonhabitable crawl space or freeboard foundation.
2.
The maximum height of the eave of a building shall not exceed 23 feet measured from the base flood elevation or 25 feet above from the top of curb, whichever is higher.
K.
Modulation of building walls.
1.
For every 20 feet of facade or wall (see § 85-92.H) the adjacent facade or wall shall provide a minimum two feet off-set for at least 20% of the length of the facade or wall, creating bays.
2.
Bays, facades, and walls facing streets, waterways, and the beach shall provide the following:
a.
Align design features between floors, including fenestration, stoops, stairs, porches, decks, and roof elements including but not limited to cross-gables, hips, sheds, and dormers;
b.
Provide vertical elements which may include columns, porches, and stairs;
c.
Fenestration, as defined, shall be provided for at least 30% of the facade, wall, or bay area facing any public street, beach or waterway.
d.
Where practical and possible on facade, wall, and bay areas facing interior lots fenestration shall be provided at a minimum of 10%.
L.
Minimum lot depth shall be 80 feet from Denver Avenue to Jefferson Avenue.
M.
Minimum Roof Pitch: A minimum average roof pitch of 5 on 12 is required for all single- and two-family residential structures. (see 85-73:F)