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TO ALL RESIDENTS AND PERSONS WITHIN THE MUNICIPALITY OF THE BOROUGH OF BEACH HAVEN IN THE COUNTY OF OCEAN AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY AND TO ALL DEPARTMENTS OF THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OF THE BOROUGH OF BEACH HAVEN

WHEREAS, in or about December of 2019, the emergence of the novel Coronavirus Disease (Covid-19), caused by the SARS-Co V-2 virus (“Coronavirus”), was discovered in Wuhan, Hubei Province, People’s Republic of China, and was recognized to be a severe, potentially fatal, highly infectious respiratory illness that was suspected of human-to-human transmission; and

WHEREAS, on March 24, 2020, as a result the Novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 ·
(“COVID-19”) pandemic caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus and pursuant to the powers vested
by Chapter 251 of the Public Laws of 1942, as amended and supplemented, N.J.S.A. App. A: 9-
30, et seq, N.J.S.A. 40:48-1, et seq .. and all applicable statutory law and regulations, as well as Chapter 154 of the Borough Code, the Director of Public Safety and Emergency Management
Coordinator authorized and declared that a local disaster/emergency exists within the Borough of Beach Haven (“Borough”);

April 10, 2020
Executive Order 122, Interpretation and Implementation
Construction Office Recommendations

Starting Monday, April 13, 2020, until further notice:

1. Buildings will remain closed to the public.
2. Offices will remain open with limited staffing and appropriate social distancing.
3. Permits submitted prior to, and after, 4/10/20:                                                                        

If the work meets the definition of essential construction, as defined in EO 122, then the permit is issued. If the work does not meet the definition, it will be processed, but not issued until the order is lifted.

1. Projects already underway involving individual single-family homes, may continue provided the construction crew at any one time is made up of 5 or fewer individuals.
2. Projects already underway involving a residential unit for which a tenant or buyer has already entered into a legally binding agreement to occupy the unit by a certain date, and construction is necessary to ensure the unit’s availability by that date, may continue.
3. We will continue to inspect and close out construction work that was already underway prior to 4/10/20.

Respectfully submitted

Sean MacCotter

Construction Official, Beach Haven Interlocal

While we deeply regret having to restrict beach access to those who enjoy our beaches and have respected the Governor’s essential travel restrictions, practiced proper social distancing, and self-quarantine, the mounting numbers of coronavirus cases in Ocean County and New Jersey have made this decision a necessity to protect the safety and well-being of our local residents and other beachgoers. Residents and Property Owners may use their Emergency Placards to walk or jog on the beaches, as well as exercising your dog while on a leash. No other activities will be permitted at this time. These Emergency Placards were issued to you in January 2020, no new placards are issued during a State of Emergency, please DO NOT CALL requesting one at this time. This Emergency Order will go into effect April 7, 2020 and will remain in effect until further notice. Hopefully when we are in our “new normal” everyone can come and enjoy our many amenities. In this time of uncertainty, we are trying to do what is best for our community. The full order is attached here, as well as on the Borough web site.

Read the order here: Emergency Order 2020-02 (Beach Closure Order)

The Governors of New Jersey and New York have both recommended that you stay in your primary home during this pandemic, however we realize that many for you have chosen to quarantine in your second home here in Beach Haven. We understand that being in Beach Haven provides you with more space, an increase sense of security and enhanced mental health. You are valued members of our community, and we are committed to your safety as well as that of our full-time residents.