Borough of Jersey Shore, PA Boats and Boating

There are certain oversized parking spaces in the Jersey Shore Borough-owned parking lots in the 100 block of South Main Street that are designated for only parking of vehicle-and-trailer combinations. All other vehicles are prohibited from using these parking spaces.

These parking spaces are oversized and will be marked accordingly with signage reflecting the parking restrictions and warnings that violators will be fined.

§ 118-2 Violations and penalties.

Any person violating any section of this article is guilty of a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to a fine of no more than $50 per violation.

Article II Jersey Shore Boat Launch Area

[Adopted 12-14-2015 by Ord. No. 2015-05]

§ 118-3 Purpose.

The purpose of this article is to establish rules, regulations and parking in the Jersey Shore Boat Launch Area.

§ 118-4 Authority.

This article is authorized pursuant to the Pennsylvania Borough Code.[1]

[1]

Editor's Note: See 8 Pa.C.S.A. § 101 et seq.

§ 118-5 Parking.

There will be one handicapped parking space in the boat launch area. Only vehicles that have handicapped parking can park in this area. This single parking space specifically will be located in the area beyond the ramp that leads from Front Street to the Susquehanna River. There will be no other parking in this area.

Any person violating parking restrictions in this section shall be guilty of a summary offense and, upon conviction of the same, shall be sentenced to a fine of no more than $300.

§ 118-6 Skateboards.

Definition. As used in this section, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:

SKATEBOARD

A vehicle propelled by human power and gravity consisting of material or portion of material formed in firm sheet with wheels attached to the underside.

It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in skateboarding or ride upon, or propel a skateboard, in the Jersey Shore Boat Launch Area; this includes the ramp, the overlook, and parking areas.

Any person violating skateboarding restrictions in this section shall be guilty of a summary offense and, upon conviction of the same, shall be sentenced to a fine of no more than $300.

§ 118-7 Pedalcycles.

Definition. As used in this section, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:

PEDALCYCLE

A vehicle propelled by human-powered pedals and this definition includes "electric-assist pedalcycle" as defined in the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code.[1]

[1]

Editor's Note: See 75 Pa.C.S.A. § 101 et seq.

Pedalcycles, including electric-assist pedalcycles, are prohibited in the boat launch area, which includes the ramp, the overlook, and the area by the Susquehanna River.

Any person violating pedalcycle restrictions in this section shall be guilty of a summary offense and, upon conviction of the same, shall be sentenced to a fine of no more than $300.

There will be a designated area for parking of pedalcycles and electric-assist pedalcycles on Front Street.

This does not apply to handicapped wheel chairs and Jazzy-type assistive devices, known as "electric personal assistance mobile devices."

§ 118-8 Motorized vehicles, motorcycles and motorized pedalcycles.

Motorized vehicles, motorcycles and motorized pedalcycles, as defined by the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code, are prohibited on the boat launch area and ramp but for when in the act of putting a boat in the Susquehanna River or removing a boat from the Susquehanna River.

Any person violating motorized vehicles, motorcycles and motorized pedalcycle restrictions in this section shall be guilty of a summary offense and, upon conviction of the same, shall be sentenced to a fine of no more than $300.

§ 118-9 Hours of use.

The hours for use are 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Should someone want to use the boat launch area for night fishing outside of the hours in Subsection A above, they will need to obtain a permit (for no fee) from Jersey Shore Borough.

§ 118-10 Yielding to those attempting to launch boats.

All people in the boat launch area are required to yield to any vehicle attempting to launch or retrieve a boat from the Susquehanna River.

Any person found not yielding to those attempting to launch or retrieve boats as described in this section shall be guilty of a summary offense and, upon conviction of the same, shall be sentenced to a fine of no more than $300.

§ 118-11 Additional rules.

It shall be unlawful for any person in the boat launch area to:

(1)

Willfully mark, deface, disfigure, injure, tamper with or displace or remove any buildings, bridges, tables, benches, fireplaces, railings, pavings or paving materials, water lines or other public utilities or parts or appurtenances thereof, signs, notices or placards, whether temporary or permanent monuments, stakes, posts or other boundary markers or other structures or equipment, facilities or park property or appurtenances whatsoever, either real or personal.

(2)

Dig or remove any soil, rock, sand, stones, trees, shrubs or plants or other wood or materials or make any excavation by earthmoving heavy equipment as used in the construction trade or by blasting.

(3)

Construct or erect any building or structure of whatever kind, whether permanent or temporary, or run or string any public service utility into, upon or across such lands, except on special written permit issued hereunder.

(4)

Damage, cut, carve, transplant or remove any tree or plant or injure the bark, or pick flowers or seeds of any tree or plant, dig in or otherwise disturb grassed areas or in other way injure the natural beauty or usefulness of the area.

(5)

Tie or hitch an animal to any tree or plant.

(6)

Hunt, molest, kill, wound, trap, abuse, shoot, pursue or throw missiles at, remove or have in his possession any animal, reptile or bird found within a Township park; or disturb its habitat within a Township park; or knowingly buy, receive, have in his possession, sell or give away such animal, reptile, bird or eggs so taken, except as may be specifically provided for and being in accordance with state/federal fish and game laws.

(7)

Throw, discharge or otherwise place or cause to be placed in the waters of any fountain, pond, lake, stream or other body of water in any park or any tributary stream, storm sewer or drain flowing into such water any substance, matter or thing, liquid or solid, which will or may result in pollution of said waters.

(8)

Have brought in or dump in, deposit or leave any bottles, broken glass, ashes, paper, boxes, cans, dirt, rubbish, waste, garbage or refuse or other trash. No such refuse or trash shall be placed in any waters in any park, or left anywhere on the grounds thereof, but shall be placed in the proper receptacles where these are provided; where receptacles are not provided, all such rubbish or waste shall be carried away from the park by the person responsible for its presence and property.

(9)

Navigate, direct or handle any boat in such a manner as to unjustifiably or unnecessarily annoy or frighten or endanger the occupant of any other boat.

(10)

Set up tents, shacks or any other temporary shelter for the purpose of overnight camping.

While in a park or recreation area, all persons shall conduct themselves in a proper and orderly manner, and, in particular, no person shall:

(1)

Bring alcohol beverages or drink the same at any time nor shall any person be under the influence of alcohol.

(2)

Build or attempt to build a fire, except in such areas and under such regulations as may be designated by the Department of Parks and Recreation. No person shall drop, throw or otherwise scatter lighted matches, burning cigarettes or cigars, tobacco paper or other flammable material within any park or on any highways, roads or street abutting or contiguous thereto.

(3)

Disturb or interfere unreasonably with any person or party occupying any area or participating in any activity under the authority of the Borough of Jersey Shore.

Any person found violating any of the additional rules, as outlined in this section shall be guilty of a summary offense and, upon conviction of the same, shall be sentenced to a fine of no more than $300.