[Amended 6-14-2010 by Ord. No. 10-012; 4-14-2014 by Ord. No. 14-007; 4-27-2015 by Ord. No. 15-005; 7-11-2016 by Ord. No. 16-027]
The hours of operation for Township beach sand, beachfront area and bodies of water is the same as proscribed in Chapter
288, §
288-10, with the exception that swimming or bathing is only authorized when lifeguards are present. This regulation may be waived for special events as approved by the Township Council.
[Amended by Ord. No. 00-023; 4-27-2015 by Ord. No. 15-005]
A. Township beach badges or tags are required for admission
to the designated Township lake areas, all beaches, splash pad, pedal
boats and fishing areas and must be visibly displayed at all times.
B. No person 12 years old or under shall enter upon or
be upon the designated lakes, beaches or picnic areas of the Township
unless accompanied by an adult over the age of 18 who holds a current
beach badge or tag issued by the Township.
C. No person shall apply for a beach badge or tag except
in his or her own name in his or her guest's name.
D. No person receiving a beach badge or tag shall sell,
give or otherwise transfer same to any other person.
E. Any person who shall violate the rules and regulations
shall be subject to revocation of beach badge or tag and beach and
recreation area privileges upon written notice by the Township Recreation
Director. Such revocation shall become effective immediately upon
receipt of the notice. Any revocation may be applied to the Township
Council in writing.
F. The following volunteer service personnel and noncompensated
members of appointed boards and their spouses shall be exempt from
the payment of Township beach badges in recognition of their service
and duty: members of volunteer fire companies, members of volunteer
first aid and emergency squads, members of the Planning Board, Zoning
Board, Environmental Commission, ADA Committee, Senior Advisory Council,
and Veterans' Advisory Committee.
[Amended 6-14-2010 by Ord. No. 10-012]
[Amended by Ord. No. 02-009]
A. No persons shall use private boats, kayaks, canoes
or similar flotation devices on any streams, lakes or body of water
within the Township unless the stream, lake or body of water has been
designated by the Township Council for such use and posted by the
Township Director of Public Works.
[Amended 4-14-2014 by Ord. No. 14-007]
B. The use of Township-owned or -sponsored pedal boats or other recreational
equipment at Township bodies of water is permitted with the purchase
of a seasonal or daily beach badge. Rules and regulations for the
use of the Township-owned or -sponsored pedal boats or other recreational
equipment on Township bodies of water may be promulgated by the Recreation
Director with approval by the Mayor.
[Amended 4-27-2015 by Ord. No. 15-005; 7-11-2016 by Ord. No. 16-027]
Any person violating any of the terms or provisions
of this article shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine not exceeding
$500 and/or confinement in the Ocean County Jail for a period not
to exceed 30 days.