Woodbine, NJ Zoning Ordinance

[Added 6-16-2022 by Ord. No. 606-2022]

The following vegetation classifications shall be used in determining the fire hazard of a parcel of land:

Hazard	Vegetation Type
Low	Atlantic White Cedar Hardwood Swamps
Moderate	Non-pine barrens forest Prescribed burned areas
High	Pine barrens forest including mature forms of pine, pine-oak or oak-pine
Extreme	Immature or dwarf forms pine-oak or oak-pine; all classes of pine; all classes of pine-scrub oak and pine-low land

No development shall be carried out in the Pinelands Area in vegetated areas which are classified as moderate, high or extreme hazard under the Fire Hazard Classification set out in paragraph a. above unless such development complies with the following standards:

All proposed developments or units or sections thereof, of 25 dwelling units or more, will have two access ways of width and surface composition sufficient to accommodate and support firefighting equipment;

All dead-end roads will terminate in an area adequate to provide ingress and egress for firefighting equipment;

The rights-of-way of all roads will be maintained so that they provide an effective fire break;

A fire hazard fuel break is provided around structures proposed for human use by the selective removal or thinning of trees, bushes, shrubs and ground cover as follows:

(a)

In moderate fire hazard areas, a fuel break of 30 feet measured outward from the structure in which:

(1)

Shrubs, understory trees and bushes and ground cover are to be selectively removed, mowed or pruned on an annual basis; and

(2)

All dead plant material is removed.

(b)

In high fire hazard areas, a fuel break of 75 feet measured outward from the structure in which:

(1)

Shrubs, understory trees and bushes and ground cover are to be selectively removed, mowed or pruned on an annual basis; and

(2)

All dead plant material is removed.

(c)

In extreme high hazard areas, a fuel break of 100 feet measured outward; from the structure in which:

(1)

Shrubs, understory trees and bushes and ground cover are to be selectively removed, mowed or pruned on an annual basis;

(2)

No pine tree (Pinus spp.) is closer than 25 feet to another pine tree; and

(3)

All dead plant material is removed.

All structures will meet the following specifications:

(a)

Roofs and exteriors will be constructed of fire-resistant materials such as asphalt rag felt roofing, tile, slate, asbestos cement shingles, sheet iron, aluminum or brick. Fire retardant-treated wood shingles or shake type roofs are prohibited in high or extreme fire hazard areas;

(b)

All projections such as balconies, decks, and roof gables shall be constructed of fire-resistant materials or materials treated with fire retardant chemicals;

(c)

Chimneys and stovepipes which are designed to burn solid or liquid fuels shall be equipped with screens over the outlets;

(d)

Flat roofs are prohibited in areas where vegetation is higher than the roof.

All residential development of 100 dwelling units or more in high or extreme hazard areas will have a 200-foot perimeter fuel break between all structures in the forest in which:

(a)

Shrubs, understory trees and bushes and ground cover are selectively removed, mowed or pruned and maintained on an annual basis;

(b)

All dead plant material is removed;

(c)

Roads, rights-of-way, wetlands and waste disposal sites shall be used as fire breaks to a maximum extent practical; and

(d)

There is a specific program for maintenance.

[Added 6-16-2022 by Ord. No. 606-2022]

The following vegetation classifications shall be used in determining the fire hazard of a parcel of land:

Hazard	Vegetation Type
Low	Atlantic White Cedar Hardwood Swamps
Moderate	Non-pine barrens forest Prescribed burned areas
High	Pine barrens forest including mature forms of pine, pine-oak or oak-pine
Extreme	Immature or dwarf forms pine-oak or oak-pine; all classes of pine; all classes of pine-scrub oak and pine-low land

All dead-end roads will terminate in an area adequate to provide ingress and egress for firefighting equipment;

The rights-of-way of all roads will be maintained so that they provide an effective fire break;

A fire hazard fuel break is provided around structures proposed for human use by the selective removal or thinning of trees, bushes, shrubs and ground cover as follows:

(a)

In moderate fire hazard areas, a fuel break of 30 feet measured outward from the structure in which:

(1)

Shrubs, understory trees and bushes and ground cover are to be selectively removed, mowed or pruned on an annual basis; and

(2)

All dead plant material is removed.

(b)

In high fire hazard areas, a fuel break of 75 feet measured outward from the structure in which:

(1)

Shrubs, understory trees and bushes and ground cover are to be selectively removed, mowed or pruned on an annual basis; and

(2)

All dead plant material is removed.

(c)

In extreme high hazard areas, a fuel break of 100 feet measured outward; from the structure in which:

(1)

Shrubs, understory trees and bushes and ground cover are to be selectively removed, mowed or pruned on an annual basis;

(2)

No pine tree (Pinus spp.) is closer than 25 feet to another pine tree; and

(3)

All dead plant material is removed.

All structures will meet the following specifications:

(a)

(b)

All projections such as balconies, decks, and roof gables shall be constructed of fire-resistant materials or materials treated with fire retardant chemicals;

(c)

Chimneys and stovepipes which are designed to burn solid or liquid fuels shall be equipped with screens over the outlets;

(d)

Flat roofs are prohibited in areas where vegetation is higher than the roof.

All residential development of 100 dwelling units or more in high or extreme hazard areas will have a 200-foot perimeter fuel break between all structures in the forest in which:

(a)

Shrubs, understory trees and bushes and ground cover are selectively removed, mowed or pruned and maintained on an annual basis;

(b)

All dead plant material is removed;

(c)

Roads, rights-of-way, wetlands and waste disposal sites shall be used as fire breaks to a maximum extent practical; and

(d)

There is a specific program for maintenance.

[Added 6-16-2022 by Ord. No. 606-2022]

The following vegetation classifications shall be used in determining the fire hazard of a parcel of land:

Hazard	Vegetation Type
Low	Atlantic White Cedar Hardwood Swamps
Moderate	Non-pine barrens forest Prescribed burned areas
High	Pine barrens forest including mature forms of pine, pine-oak or oak-pine
Extreme	Immature or dwarf forms pine-oak or oak-pine; all classes of pine; all classes of pine-scrub oak and pine-low land

All dead-end roads will terminate in an area adequate to provide ingress and egress for firefighting equipment;

The rights-of-way of all roads will be maintained so that they provide an effective fire break;

A fire hazard fuel break is provided around structures proposed for human use by the selective removal or thinning of trees, bushes, shrubs and ground cover as follows:

(a)

In moderate fire hazard areas, a fuel break of 30 feet measured outward from the structure in which:

(1)

Shrubs, understory trees and bushes and ground cover are to be selectively removed, mowed or pruned on an annual basis; and

(2)

All dead plant material is removed.

(b)

In high fire hazard areas, a fuel break of 75 feet measured outward from the structure in which:

(1)

Shrubs, understory trees and bushes and ground cover are to be selectively removed, mowed or pruned on an annual basis; and

(2)

All dead plant material is removed.

(c)

In extreme high hazard areas, a fuel break of 100 feet measured outward; from the structure in which:

(1)

Shrubs, understory trees and bushes and ground cover are to be selectively removed, mowed or pruned on an annual basis;

(2)

No pine tree (Pinus spp.) is closer than 25 feet to another pine tree; and

(3)

All dead plant material is removed.

All structures will meet the following specifications:

(a)

(b)

All projections such as balconies, decks, and roof gables shall be constructed of fire-resistant materials or materials treated with fire retardant chemicals;

(c)

Chimneys and stovepipes which are designed to burn solid or liquid fuels shall be equipped with screens over the outlets;

(d)

Flat roofs are prohibited in areas where vegetation is higher than the roof.

All residential development of 100 dwelling units or more in high or extreme hazard areas will have a 200-foot perimeter fuel break between all structures in the forest in which:

(a)

Shrubs, understory trees and bushes and ground cover are selectively removed, mowed or pruned and maintained on an annual basis;

(b)

All dead plant material is removed;

(c)

Roads, rights-of-way, wetlands and waste disposal sites shall be used as fire breaks to a maximum extent practical; and

(d)

There is a specific program for maintenance.

Woodbine City Zoning Code

§ 26-43.9

Woodbine City Zoning Code

§ 26-43.9

Woodbine City Zoning Code

§ 26-43.9