Ocean CountyPlanning Board Comprehensive Master Plan Ocean County, New Jersey Ocean County, New Jersey 2011 Comprehensive Master Plan December 2011 Ocean County Planning Board 129 Hooper Avenue Toms River, NJ 08754 (732) 929-2054 www.planning.co.ocean.nj.us Page i Ocean County Planning Board Comprehensive Master Plan Introduction BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Joseph H. Vicari. ................................................................................................ Freeholder Director Gerry P. Little.... ................................................................................... Deputy Freeholder Director John C. Bartlett, Jr. .......................................................................................................... Freeholder John P. Kelly..................... ............................................................................................... Freeholder James F. Lacey ................................................................................................................. Freeholder Carl W. Block. ............................................................................................................ Administrator Betty Vasil .......................................................................................................... Clerk of the Board PLANNING BOARD MEMBERS Richard Work ..................................................................................................................... Chairman Donald Reed.............................................................................................................. Vice Chairman Joseph H. Vicari ................................................................................................. Freeholder Director Gerry P. Little .......................................................................... Freeholder, Planning Board Liaison Frank S. Scarantino ................................................................................................ County Engineer Donald P. Bertrand ............................................................................................................... Member Joseph Bilotta ....................................................................................................................... Member Elaine McCrystal ................................................................................................................. Member James B. Russell .................................................................................................................. Member John P. Kelly ...................................................................................... Freeholder Alternate Member Alan W. Avery Jr. ................................................................................................ Alternate Member C. Roberts Mulloy ................................................................................................ Alternate Member Earl F. Sutton, Jr. ................................................................................................. Alternate Member John C. Sahradnik ................................................................................................... County Counsel Robin L. Florio................................................................................................................... Secretary PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF David J. McKeon, PP, AICP ................................................................................ Planning Director Anthony M. Agliata, PP, CLA .............................................................. Assistant Planning Director Pieter J. Waldenmaier ............................................................................................ Principal Planner Victoria K. Pecchioli, PP, CLA ............................................................................. Principal Planner Ryan P. Allen ................................................................ Assistant Airpark Manager/Senior Planner Mark A. C. Villinger .................................................................................................. Senior Planner John R. Brown ....................................................................................................... Assistant Planner Scott M. Cadigan ..................................................................................................... GIS Specialist 1 Michael D. Georgalas .............................................................................................. GIS Specialist 2 Robin L. Florio.................................................................................. Senior Administrative Analyst Richard G. Mongaliri .............................................. Airpark Building Maintenance/Groundskeeper Linda S. Roberts.............................................................................. Principal Account Clerk Typist Jean J. Coale..................................................................................................... Keyboarding Clerk 3 Nancy B. Toth ..................................................................................... Senior Account Clerk Typist Darlene A. Tomaino ......................................................................................... Keyboarding Clerk 2 Veronica L. Tompkins ..................................................................................... Keyboarding Clerk 1 Page ii Ocean County Planning Board Comprehensive Master Plan Introduction Page iii Ocean County Planning Board Comprehensive Master Plan Introduction Acknowledgements The Ocean County Comprehensive Master Plan was prepared by the staff of the Ocean County Planning Board under the direction of County Planning Director David J. McKeon. Special recognition goes to the Master Plan Subcommittee members Donald Reed, Elaine McCrystal, Earl Sutton and County Engineer Frank Scarantino, for their tireless review efforts. The Planning Board also acknowledges the Planning, Engineering and Roads Annex contribution of other Planning Board members, at 129 Hooper Ave., Toms River, NJ. Photo by Ocean County Department of Planning. both past and present, and former staff members whose work has been incorporated into this plan. Finally, Ocean County would like to thank the many public, private and non-profit partners who work with the various County departments to the benefit of our residents and the protection of our valuable resources. This document was printed by the Department of Printing and Graphics, under the direction of Carmen F. Amato, Jr., Director. Page iv Ocean County Planning Board Comprehensive Master Plan Introduction Table of Contents Introduction: Letter of Transmittal .................................................................................................................. i Members, Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders .......................................................... ii Members, Ocean County Planning Board ................................................................................ ii Staff, Ocean Country Planning Department ............................................................................. ii Resolution of Adoption ............................................................................................................ iii Acknowledgements .................................................................................................................. iv List of Figures .......................................................................................................................... vi Introduction ................................................................................................................................1 Master Plan Chapters: Chapter 1: Regional Location, Municipalities, Historic Sites and Development ...................9 Chapter 2: Population and Demographics ............................................................................21 Chapter 3: Economic Planning and Workforce Development .............................................29 Chapter 4: Transportation and Mobility ...............................................................................47 Chapter 5: Housing ...............................................................................................................75 Chapter 6: Design .................................................................................................................89 Chapter 7: Land Use .............................................................................................................91 Chapter 8: Agriculture ........................................................................................................111 Chapter 9: Military Land Use Compatibility ......................................................................121 Chapter 10: Open Space, Parks and Recreation ...................................................................125 Chapter 11: Environmental Conditions ................................................................................143 Chapter 12: Groundwater, Water Resources and Supply .....................................................157 Chapter 13: Wastewater Management ..................................................................................177 Chapter 14: Stormwater Management ..................................................................................185 Chapter 15: Solid and Hazardous Waste ..............................................................................197 Chapter 16: Air Quality