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Acorn Campground Regulations for Screen porches, Decks, and Sheds

Any new structure or modification of an existing structure must meet all campground rules.  Campground management must review and approve a detailed drawing or site plan before you obtain the required township building permit.  You must dispose of all construction waste yourself off site of the campground.

New Decks

• Decks can be 10' wide and as long as the trailer excluding the hitch
• All structures must have block footings placed at 10 foot intervals
• All wood, including plywood, must be pressure treated
• All deck joists must be at least 2x8's pressure treated with 16-inch centers hung with joist hangers
• All flooring must be 3/4" plywood, 5/4, or 2x6 pressure treated or better
• Any structure above 30 inches from ground level must have a handrail with 4-inch vertical post or lattice type restriction; this includes all steps in excess of 2 or ramps.  All handicapped ramps must be constructed by insured, licensed contractors.
• Steps extending beyond the trailer box or the 10' deck width can be 4' wide and a run no greater than 11 inches.  There can be no platforms or landings beyond the trailer box or 10' deck width
• All existing decks must meet current codes if being rebuilt or enlarged
• No permanent electric allowed in structure
• No plumbing of any type allowed in structures

New Screen Rooms

• All new screen rooms must be commercial manufactured aluminum
• No windows or solid screen coverings are allowed.  This includes glass, plexiglass and vinyl
• No lumber of any kind is permitted from the deck up
• Rooms purchased from unauthorized installers must be pre-approved

New Sheds

• Sheds can be a maximum of 8 feet by 10 feet in dimension
• All sheds must be commercially manufactured wood or vinyl, no metal sheds of any kind
• All sheds must be on a pressure treated platform raised off of the ground
• Shed locations must be approved to prevent covering underground utilities
• No permanent electric is allowed in the shed
• No plumbing of any type allowed in the shed

Existing Deck and Screen Room Repair Regulations

• Existing screen room dimensions cannot be changed
• Existing screen rooms cannot be rebuilt in whole or part, only repaired to code with like or better materials to meet regulations for existing decks and screen rooms
• Screen porches and decks must not be longer than the existing camper not including the hitch
• Decks and screen porches cannot exceed 10 feet wide
• Total height of the structure can be 10 inches above the lowest roof line of the trailer
• All existing structures, decks, porches, and patios must be free standing and cannot be attached to the trailer

• All structures must have block footings placed at 4-foot intervals
• All wood, including plywood, must be pressure treated, no particleboard, pressboard or T1-11
• Any structures above 30 inches from ground level must have a handrail with 4-inch vertically spaced posts or lattice type restriction; this includes all steps in excess of 2 or ramps
• No permanent electric allowed in structures
• No plumbing of any type allowed in structures

Deck

• See new deck rules above

Roof

• The finished roof can be 2 feet longer than the deck with a maximum of 12 feet

• Roofing material may only be metal, corrugated PVC, soffit material, or fiberglass.  No asphalt shingles, half lap, rolled, melted material, tarps, or canvases allowed
• A one piece rubber roof (EPDM, no torch down, rolled, or asphalt roofing) may be used also.  It can have no seams and cannot be nailed to the top roof surface
• All roof rafters are to be at least pressure treated 2x6's with 16-inch centers

Walls

• At least 60% of the wall area must be screened.  No windows of any kind are permitted.  This includes glass, plexiglass and vinyl

• Knee walls must remain exposed inside the porch
• No interior partition walls allowed
• Walls must be at least 2x4 pressure treated studs with 4x4 pressure treated posts 4’ on center
• Exterior coverings must be vinyl siding or lattice.  No exposed plywood, T1-11, or like material.
• Exterior coverings can be from the bottom of the rim joist to no more than 36" from the floor

Necessary Approvals

• All structures must meet federal, state, and local codes for building, electric, fire, and tie downs
• All structures must be completed in the camping year they were started
• The campground is not responsible for damage due to storms, weather, or acts of God
• All set backs must meet criteria of the campground management
• No fencing is permitted
• No standalone bars are permitted
• No kerosene or electric heaters are permitted
• All building materials must be disposed of in a proper manner at the camper’s expense
• Before a campsite is vacated, all structures, decks, porches, patios, and contents must be removed at the camper’s expense

Permits must be obtained at the Middle Township Code Enforcement office at 33 Mechanic Street in Cape May Court House between the hours of 8:30 am and 4 pm on Monday to Friday.  Campground management must approve all applications before applying for a permit. 

Management__________________________________________________

Camper______________________________________Site_____________

Authorized screen room sellers and/or installers

1. Cape Camping 609-886-3370 540 Route 47, Green Creek

2. Driftwood RV 609-624-1899 1955 Route 9, Clermont