ORDINANCE 2026-33

AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON, COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 244 OF THE TOWNSHIP CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON, ENTITLED "LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS"

WHEREAS, the Jackson Township Planning Board adopted the Master Plan in July, 2025; and

WHEREAS, an objective of the Land Use element of the 2025 Master Plan is “to encourage the development of warehousing and light industrial uses with easy access to highways and necessary infrastructure in a way that does not encroach into existing residential neighborhoods; and

WHEREAS, recognizing the existing character and quality of life of its residents the Township seeks to mitigate the impacts of large warehouse users by creating enhanced visual buffers and other standards designed to address noise, air and vehicle emissions, light trespass, traffic congestion, public safety, and environmental impacts; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Township Council of the Township of Jackson, County of Ocean, State of New Jersey as follows:

SECTION 1. The Township Code of the Township of Jackson is hereby amended and supplemented so as to amend Chapter §244-57 entitled “HC Highway Commercial.” as follows:

  • (49) Shall be deleted and replaced with the following:
  • Contractor’s office, showroom, garage, storage and shop, provided that the aggregate of all buildings and storage areas is under 50,000 square feet and provided further however, that all materials and equipment are stored within a completely enclosed building.

SECTION 2. Chapter 244-57.1 entitled MUNC/HC Mixed Use Neighborhood Center/Highway Commercial Zone" shall be amended as follows:

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  • (3) Shall be deleted and replaced with the following:
  • Distribution Center, fulfillment center, and warehouses, provided that the aggregate of all buildings and storage areas is under 50,000 square feet, inclusive of assembly and finishing of materials or products.
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  • (2) Shall be added as follows:
  • Conditional uses, subject to the provisions of Article VIII of this chapter, are as follows:
  • Warehouses, 50,000 square feet or greater (§244-133.2).