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Wildwood Crest council adopts ordinances tightening brush, turf and accessory‑use rules
Summary
The Borough of Wildwood Crest approved three land‑use ordinances on second and final reading clarifying brush maintenance requirements, reaffirming a ban on artificial turf, and updating rules for accessory structures; all votes were unanimous.
The Borough of Wildwood Crest adopted three ordinances on second and final reading Tuesday that tighten and clarify local land‑use rules.
The council passed Ordinance 1464, an amendment to Chapter 11 addressing brush, weeds and debris on all borough land, after opening and closing a public hearing with no substantive opposition. The council then passed Ordinance 1465, a clarification to Chapter 85 (landscaping) that states the use of artificial grass or turf is and remains prohibited in all zones; a resident asked whether existing turf would have to be removed and was told the revision simply clarifies an existing prohibition (cited as Chapter 85, §85‑69). The council also passed Ordinance 1466, amending multiple sections of the land development ordinance to clarify permitted accessory uses in residential and commercial zones (examples given included sheds).
All three ordinances were approved by roll call with Mr. Schiff, Mr. Franco and Mr. Cabera recording 'Yes' votes.
Why it matters: The trio of ordinances addresses recurring neighborhood concerns raised during public comment — nuisance vegetation, clarity about what landscaping is allowed, and the scope of accessory structures — and gives code enforcement clearer standards to cite.
What comes next: Copies of the ordinances will be available after the meeting for residents seeking the exact text and citations. Residents who had questions about enforcement or the status of existing yards with artificial turf were directed to the clerk for follow‑up.
