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Twp Council Meeting 5 28 2026
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Township Council Considers Standardizing Impervious Coverage to 45% and Lowering Height Limit to 30 Feet
The council discussed proposed changes to impervious coverage and building height regulations, specifically within the R4 zones. The current regulations have varying impervious coverage limits (45% and 65%), and the proposal is to standardize it to 45% across the board. Additionally, the height limit for structures, currently at 35 feet (approximately 2.5 stories), is proposed to be lowered to 30 feet. These changes aim to create consistency and potentially address concerns about excessive lot coverage and structure appearance. The discussion also touched upon the historical reasons for the disparate regulations and the process for amending the ordinance. Some existing grading plans for R4 zones already come in below the proposed 45% threshold, indicating a potential for alignment with current development practices. There was also a brief mention of considering changes to setbacks, but the decision was made to address one item at a time.
Cannabis Business Hours Extended in Ocean Township Amidst Competitive Concerns
The council considered a request to amend Ordinance 2542, which governs the CVO cannabis business overlay zone, specifically to extend the hours of public operation. The request came from a business applicant who argued that current shorter hours, particularly in the evening, put them at a competitive disadvantage compared to cannabis businesses in neighboring towns. The proposed change would extend weekday and Sunday operating hours by two hours. The police department indicated no negative comments, citing that the businesses have their own security and police involvement is expected to be minimal. The applicant's attorney noted that the ordinance under which the applicant initially applied may have had different hours, and the current proposal aims to align with market competitiveness.
Parking Prohibited on Elberon Boulevard Following Council Approval
An ordinance (2541) was approved to prohibit parking along Elberon Boulevard. Following public comment, which was closed without any speakers, the council moved to adopt the ordinance. The purpose appears to be traffic management or safety along this specific roadway.
Ordinance Introduced to Establish Joint Planning and Zoning Board
The council introduced Ordinance 2544, which establishes a joint Planning and Zoning Board and amends Chapter 2 of the revised general ordinances. This ordinance formalizes the consolidation of the previous separate boards into a single entity. The public hearing for this ordinance is scheduled for June 11th.
Township Authorizes Sale of Property to NJDOT
Ordinance 2543, authorizing the sale of township property to the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT), was approved. Following the opening and closing of public comment without any speakers, the council moved to adopt the ordinance. The specific property and the nature of the sale were not detailed in the excerpt.
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