Wednesday, April 22, 2020

Wildwood and North Wildwood update COVID restrictions


PRESS RELEASE 
Wildwood and North Wildwood – Wildwood Mayor Pete Byron and North Wildwood Mayor Patrick Rosenello announced today updates to the previously enacted restrictions that have been placed on Short Term Rentals, Beaches, Boardwalks, Bike Paths and Seawalls in the Wildwoods.

In an April 6th Order, the municipalities closed their respective Boardwalks, Beaches, Bike Paths and Seawall as well as placed limits on Short Term Rentals.  At this time the Cities of Wildwood and North Wildwood are announcing modifications to these orders.  

These new orders replace and supersede the previous orders and will be in place beginning April 23, 2020. It is the intent of the governing bodies of Wildwood and North Wildwood to institute restrictions and orders in conjunction with COVID-19 in two-week increments moving forward.  

These two-week increments coincide with the regularly scheduled meetings of the respective governing bodies and provide flexible planning in a fluid and rapidly changing situation.

The updated restrictions and updates are as follows:

SHORT TERM RENTALS:  Continuing through May 7, 2020, no short-term rentals are permitted. A short-term rental for the purpose of this order is any rental for less than 30 days.

SHORT TERM RENTAL EXCEPTIONS:
1. Any exception listed in NJOEM Order 2020-8.
2.Employees of local, county, state of federal agencies seeking housing in conjunction with their official duties.
3.Employees of essential businesses seeking housing in conjunction with their official duties.

PUBLIC BEACHES: Continuing through May 7, 2020, sunbathing, sitting in chairs, lying on blankets, organized sports and any groups of people are prohibited.

PUBLIC BEACH EXCEPTIONS: Walking, jogging, biking, fishing and surfing are permitted.

BOARDWALK: Continuing through May 7, 2020, walking, biking, sitting and any groups of people are prohibited.

NEW BOARDWALK EXCEPTIONS: 
1. Owners, tenants and employees of boardwalk properties are permitted to access the boardwalk for the purpose of accessing their property.

2. Customers of essential businesses may enter the boardwalk at the closest boardwalk access point for the purpose of accessing an essential business. This includes food service businesses engaged in take out service.

NEW NORTH WILDWOOD BIKE PATH & SEAWALL ORDER: Social distancing must be maintained at all times. All other restrictions are lifted.



PARKS/PLAYGROUNDS: Continuing through May 7, 2020, playgrounds, basketball courts and tennis courts are closed. Open fields at recreation facilities are open.

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