Editor's Note: For regulations concerning beaches and the Promenade, see Chapter 21, Beaches, Boardwalk and Protection of Dunes in this Code.
[Ord. No. 824 §§ 1,2; Ord. No. 1504 (2011) § XVIII; Ord. No. 1618 (2018) § 4]
a.
No person in a public park area shall:
1.
Willfully mark, deface, disfigure, injure, tamper with or displace
or remove any buildings, bridges, tables, benches, fireplaces, railing,
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.
Fail to cooperate in maintaining restrooms and washrooms in a neat
and sanitary condition. No person over the age of six years shall
use the restrooms and washrooms designated for the opposite sex.
3.
Dig or remove any soil, rock, sand, stones, trees, shrubs or plants
or other wood or materials, or make any excavation by tool, equipment,
blasting or other means or agency.
4.
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.
5.
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 grass areas, or in any other way injure the natural
beauty or usefulness of any area.
6.
Climb any tree or walk, stand or sit upon monuments, vases, planters,
fountains, railings, fences or upon any other property not designated
or customarily used for such purposes.
7.
Tie or hitch an animal to any tree or plant.
8.
Hunt, molest, harm, frighten, kill, trap, pursue, chase, tease, shoot
or throw missiles at any animal, wildlife or bird; nor shall be/she
remove or have in his/her possession the young of any wild animal,
or the eggs or nest or young of any bird.
9.
Throw, discharge or otherwise place or cause to be placed in the
waters of any fountain or other body of water in or adjacent to 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 the pollution of the waters.
10.
Have brought in or shall 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 or contiguous to 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 properly disposed of elsewhere.
11.
Drive any vehicle on any area except parking areas or such areas
as may on occasion be specifically designated as temporary areas by
the Division of Recreation.
12.
Park a vehicle in other than an established or designated parking
area, and such will be in accordance with posted directions thereat
and with the instruction of any attendant who may be present.
13.
Leave a vehicle standing or parked at night in established parking
areas or elsewhere in the park areas.
14.
Leave a bicycle in a place other than a bicycle rack when such is
provided and there is space available.
15.
Ride a bicycle without reasonable regard to the safety of others.
16.
Leave a bicycle lying on the grounds or paving or set against trees,
or in any place or position where other persons may trip over or be
injured by them.
17.
Swim, bathe or wade in any waters or waterways in or adjacent to
any park, except in such waters and at such places as are provided
therefor, and in compliance with such regulations as are herein set
forth or may be hereinafter adopted. Nor shall any person frequent
any waters or places customarily designated for the purpose of swimming
or bathing, or congregate thereat when such activities are prohibited
by the Division of Recreation upon a finding that such use of the
water would be dangerous or otherwise inadvisable.
18.
Frequent any waters or places designated for the purposes of swimming
or bathing, or congregate thereat except between such hours of the
day as shall be designated by the Division of Recreation for such
purposes for each individual site.
19.
Erect, maintain, use or occupy on or in any beach or bathing area
any tent, shelter or structure of any kind unless there shall be an
unobstructed view into the tent, shelter or structure from at least
two sides, nor shall any guy wire, rope or extension brace or support
be connected or fastened from any such structure to any other structure,
stake, rock or other object outside thereof.
20.
Bring in or operate any boat, raft or other watercraft, whether motor
powered or not, upon any waters except at places designated for boating
by the Division of Recreation. Such activity shall be in accordance
with applicable regulations as are now or hereafter adopted.
21.
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.
22.
Launch, dock or operate any boat of any kind on any water between
the closing hour of the park at night and the opening hour of the
park the following morning, nor shall any person be on, remain on
or in any boat during closed hours of the park.
23.
Fish in any waters except in waters designated by the Division of
Recreation for that use and under such regulations and restrictions
as have or may be prescribed by the Division of Recreation.
24.
Fish in any area where bathing is permitted.
25.
No person shall carry or possess firearms of any description or air
rifles, spring guns, bows and arrows, slings or any other forms of
weapons potentially inimical to wildlife and dangerous to human safety,
or any instrument that can be loaded with and fire blank cartridges
or any kind of trapping device. Shooting into park areas from beyond
park boundaries is forbidden.
26.
Picnic or lunch in a place other than those designated for that purpose.
Attendants shall have the authority to regulate activities in such
areas when necessary to prevent congestion and to secure the maximum
use for the comfort and convenience of all. Visitors shall comply
with any directions given to achieve this end.
27.
Use any portion of the picnic area or any of the buildings or structures
therein for the purpose of holding picnics to the exclusion of other
persons, nor shall any person use such areas and facilities for an
unreasonable time if the facilities are crowded.
28.
Take part in or abet the playing of any games involving thrown or
otherwise propelled objects such as balls, stones, arrows, javelins,
horseshoes, quoits or model airplanes except in those areas set apart
for such forms of recreation. The playing of rough or comparatively
dangerous games such as football, baseball and lacrosse is prohibited
except on the fields and courts or areas provided therefor. Roller
skating shall be confined to those areas specifically designed for
such pastime.
29.
Permit the entry of a dog or other domestic animal owned or possessed
by such person into parks or recreation areas. Nothing herein shall
be construed as permitting the running of dogs at large.
30.
Carry or possess any toy guns or firearms, including, but not limited
to, water guns and paint ball guns.
b.
While in a public park, all persons shall conduct themselves in a
proper and orderly manner and, in particular, no person shall:
1.
Bring alcoholic beverages, drink the same at any time nor shall any
person be under the influence of intoxicating liquor in a park.
2.
Have in his/her possession or set or otherwise cause to explode or
discharge or burn any firecrackers, torpedo rockets or other fireworks,
firecrackers or explosives of inflammable material, or discharge them
or throw them into any such areas from lands or highways adjacent
thereto. This prohibition includes any substance, compound, mixture
or article that in conjunction with any other substance or compound
would be dangerous from any of the foregoing standpoints.
3.
Appear at any place in other than proper clothing.
4.
Solicit alms or contributions for any purpose, whether public or
private.
5.
Sleep or protractedly lounge on the seats or benches or other areas
or engage in loud, boisterous, threatening, abusive, insulting or
indecent language or engage in any disorderly conduct or behavior
tending to breach the public peace.
6.
Fail to produce and exhibit any permit from the Division of Recreation
he/she claims to have upon request of any authorized person who shall
desire to inspect the same for the purpose of enforcing compliance
with any ordinance or rule.
7.
Disturb or interfere unreasonably with any person or party occupying
any area or participating in any activity under the authority of a
permit.
8.
Expose or offer for sale any article or thing, nor shall be/she station
or place any stand, cart or vehicle for the transportation, sale or
display of any such article or thing. Exception is here made as to
any regularly licensed concessionaire acting by and under the authority
and regulation of the Division of Recreation.
9.
Fires of every kind are prohibited.
10.
Paste, glue, tack or otherwise post any sign, placard, advertisement
or inscription whatever, nor shall any person erect or cause to be
erected any sign whatever on any public lands or highways or roads
adjacent to a park.
[Ord. No. 824 § 3; Ord. No. 1618 (2018) § 5]
Except for unusual and unforeseen emergencies, parks shall be
open to the public every day of the year during the designated hours.
The opening and closing hours shall be posted therein for public information
and shall be determined from time to time by resolution of the Division
of Recreation. Any section or part of any park may be declared closed
to the public by the Division of Recreation at any time and for any
interval of time, either temporarily or at regular and stated intervals
(daily or otherwise) and either entirely or merely to certain uses
as the Division of Recreation shall find reasonably necessary.
[Ord. No. 824 § 4; Ord. No. 1431 § LXXXI; Ord. No. 1618 (2018) § 6; Ord. No. 1624 (2018) § 2]
Permits for special events in all City facilities/parks shall
be obtained by application to the Department of Community Services
in accordance with the requirements herein enunciated.
All applications shall set forth the following information and
shall be in accordance with the health, safety, and welfare of the
public, the standards for the issuance of a permit shall include but
not be limited to:
a.
Required Information.
1.
The name, address and telephone number of the individual, organization
or entity seeking to conduct such special event.
2.
The names, addresses and telephone numbers of the organizations for
which the special event is to be conducted, if any, and the authorized
and responsible heads of the organization.
3.
A written statement as to whether any admission or participation
fee will be charged for the event and the amount thereof.
4.
The type of special event, including a description of activities
planned during the event.
5.
The day and hours for which the permit is desired and the hours when
such special event will terminate. The application shall be submitted
to the Department of Community of Services no less than 180 days prior
to event.
6.
The estimated number of persons who will attend the special event.
7.
A written statement as to whether the special event will occupy any
portion of thoroughfare.
8.
A written statement as to whether any music or amplified sound will
be provided, including the location and types of all loudspeakers
and amplifying devices to be used as well as a concise statement of
the type of communication that will be amplified.
9.
A designation of any public facilities or equipment to be utilized which shall include a written statement that no alcohol shall be served and applicant shall at all times remain compliant with subsection 3-6.8.
10.
The type, size, description, and location of any signs to be erected
in connection with the event.
11.
The park/City facility or portion thereof for which the permit is
desired.
12.
A written statement detailing all activities of the event and exactly
what the applicant is requesting permission for from the City.
13.
The City resources and services sought to support the use or activity,
such as but not limited to, police, fire, ambulance, public works
etc.
14.
Any other information which the Department of Community Services
shall find reasonably necessary to a fair determination as to whether
a permit should be issued hereunder.
b.
General Conditions.
1.
All activities relating to permits granted under this section must
be contained within the limits specified in the application for the
special event.
2.
A permit, if granted, is not transferable and is authorized solely
as to the applicant for the event said application concerns.
3.
All persons who are granted permits must provide their own supervision
and persons to clean up after the event.
4.
A meeting may be required with the Department of Community Services
personnel prior to the issuance of the permit.
5.
If police security is required or determined to be necessary by the
Chief of Police of the City of Sea Isle City, the applicant shall
be required to pay for said police and security.
6.
If it is determined by the Department of Community Services that
additional materials or personnel costs shall be required for the
purpose of maintaining the general health, safety and welfare of attendees
or participants in the special event or the community in general,
the City reserves the right to require reimbursement of such costs.
In addition, the City shall be entitled to reimbursement for actual
costs for personnel, goods, equipment and/or services. If reimbursement
is required, the permittee shall deposit with the City Clerk a sum
of money to be determined by the Department of Community Services
to be a reasonable estimate of the costs required. The City Clerk
shall advise the applicant, in advance and in writing, as to when
the deposit is required. Any balance due shall be provided within
30 days of receipt of the bill. A refund will be provided upon verification
of overpayment for staff, goods, equipment and/or services.
7.
If tents are required or amusements are being used, they shall be
inspected by the appropriate local, State and Federal agencies.
8.
Any event, solely in the discretion of the Chief of Police, which
could attract 1,000 or more participants or is advertised as extending
into more than one day shall be subject to the submission of the event
to the State of New Jersey, Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness
and the event organizer shall comply with any and all recommendations
from said State agency.
9.
A permittee shall be bound by all park/facility rules and regulations
and all applicable ordinances fully as though the same were inserted
in the permits.
10.
The person or persons to whom the permit is issued shall be liable
for all loss, damage or injury sustained by any person by reason of
the negligence of the person or persons to whom the permit shall have
been issued. The Department of Community Services shall have the right
to require any permittee to submit evidence of liability insurance
covering injuries to members of the general public arising out of
such permitted activities consistent with the requirements herein.
11.
Any authorized signs in connection with a properly approved special
event shall be erected no earlier than one day prior to the event
and removed within 24 hours of the conclusion of the event.
c.
Prohibitions.
d.
Insurance and Indemnity Requirements.
1.
The City of Sea Isle City shall require written proof, as a condition
of the issuance of a permit, and the organizer shall furnish evidence
of a public liability insurance policy in an amount not less than
$1,000,000 combined single limit, per occurrence, covering personal
injury and property damage, issued by an insurance company authorized
to do business in the State of New Jersey. The insurance policy shall
be endorsed to the City of Sea Isle City, with the City, its elected
and appointed boards, officers, agents, and employees named as additional
insured, and shall provide that any other insurance maintained by
the City shall be in excess of and not contributing with the insurance
coverage provided to the City under the organizer's policy.
2.
The organizer shall also be required to sign an indemnity agreement,
prior to the issuance of permit, in a form approved by the City of
Sea Isle City Solicitor which shall expressly provide that the organizer
agrees to defend, protect, indemnify and hold harmless the City, its
officers, employees and agents from and against any and all claims,
damages, expenses, loss or liability of any kind or nature whatsoever
arising out of, or resulting from, the alleged acts or omissions of
the organizer, participants, its officers, agents or employees in
connection with the permitted event or activity; and the permit shall
expressly provide that the organizer shall, at organizer's own cost,
risk and expense, defend any and all claims or legal actions that
may be commenced or filed against the City, its officers, agents,
participants or employees, and that the organizer shall pay any settlement
entered into and shall satisfy any judgment that may be rendered against
the City, its officers, agents or employees as a result of the alleged
acts or omissions of the organizer or organizer's officers, agents,
participants or employees in connection with the uses, events or activities
under the permit.
3.
In addition to the foregoing an event organizer shall comply with
any other requirements of the City and its insurance carriers for
any particular event.
e.
Standards to Issue.
Standards for issuance of a use permit by the Department of
Community Services shall include the following findings:
1.
That the proposed activity or use of the park/facility will not unreasonably
interfere with or detract from the general public enjoyment of the
park/facility.
2.
That the proposed activity and use will not unreasonably interfere
with or detract from the promotion of public health, welfare, safety
and recreation.
3.
That the proposed activity or uses that are reasonably anticipated
will not include violence, crime or disorderly conduct.
4.
That the proposed activity will not entail extraordinary or burdensome
expense or police operation by the City.
5.
That the facilities desired have not been reserved for other use
at the date and hour requested in the application.
6.
That the proposed activity or use will not necessitate or result
in the closing of portions of the Promenade.
7.
That the requested City resources and services are adequate, reasonable,
and can be accommodated by the City.
f.
Appeal. Within 45 days after the receipt of an application, the Department
of Community Services shall apprise an applicant in writing of its
reasons for refusing a permit, and any aggrieved person shall have
the right to appeal to the Business Administrator or his/her designee
by serving written notice thereof on the City Clerk within five days
of the refusal.
A copy of the notice shall also be served on the Department
of Community Services within the same time, and the Department of
Community Services shall immediately forward the application and the
reasons for its refusal to the Business Administrator or his/her designee
which shall consider the application under the standards set forth
above, and sustain or overrule the Department of Community Services
decision within 45 days from the receipt of the appeal by the City
Clerk. The decision of the Business Administrator or his/her designee
shall be final.
g.
Revocation. The Department of Community Services shall have the authority
to revoke a permit upon a finding of violation of any rule or ordinance,
or upon good cause shown.
[Ord. No. 824 § 5; Ord. No. 1618 (2018) § 7]
The Division of Recreation and park attendants shall, in connection
with their duties imposed by law, diligently enforce the provisions
of this section.
The Division of Recreation and any park attendant shall have
the authority to eject from the park area any person or persons in
violation of this section. The Division of Recreation and any park
attendant shall have the authority to seize and confiscate any property,
thing or device in the park used in violation of this section. This
section shall also be enforced by the Police Department of the City.
[Ord. No. 824 § 6; Ord. No. 1593 (2016) § 6]
No owner or driver shall cause or permit his/her vehicles to
stand outside of designated parking spaces except for a reasonable
time to take up or discharge passengers or equipment. No motor vehicle
shall be parked in park areas from 1/2 hour after sunset until sunrise
except as otherwise permitted.
Parking is permitted in the Townsend Inlet Park for Park/Beach use only between the hours of 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Parking in the Townsend Inlet Park shall be prohibited at any other time. The penalty and tow away authority shall be as established in Sections 7-3 and 7-4 of the Revised General Ordinances.
[Ord. No. 824 § 7]
[1976 Code § 18-20; Ord. No. 731 § 1; Ord. No. 1423 § I]
The rules and regulations for the use of all municipal tennis
courts located within the City shall be as follows:
a.
Tennis shoes must be worn at all times.
b.
Tennis attire is required.
c.
All players must wear a shirt.
d.
No intoxicants or glass containers are permitted on the courts.
e.
Common courtesy is expected; i.e., no abusive language or conduct
will be tolerated.
f.
When players are waiting, no one is permitted to play for more than
one hour.
g.
There will be no changing of courts once the court assignment has
been given.
h.
No bicycles, skateboards, rollerblades or any vehicles of any kind
are to be allowed in the courts.
i.
Tennis privileges may be revoked for infractions or violations of
any of the aforementioned rules in the total discretion of the attendant.
[1976 Code § 18-21; Ord. No. 731 § 2; Ord. No. 1423 § II; Ord. No. 1504 (2011)
§ XII]
Reservations for the use of the municipal tennis courts shall
be handled as follows:
a.
Reservations will be accepted only if made in person or by directly
calling the tennis attendant. No reservations will be accepted by
voicemail.
b.
Reservations may be made no more than seven days in advance.
c.
All players are asked to report 10 minutes in advance of reservation
time. Tennis courts will not be held more than five minutes beyond
reservation time.
d.
Fees for the use of the courts in an amount as set forth in subsection 20-2.3 will be paid at the time of the commencement of play. No refunds will be given.
e.
Only one period of reserved playing time for any one person can be
given per day. If the courts are not scheduled, additional playing
time can be arranged at that time.
f.
Reservations are required from May 15 through September 15. Hours
are posted at the facility.
[1976 Code § 18-22; Ord. No. 731 § 3; New; Ord. No. 1254 § I; Ord. No. 1423 § III; Ord. No. 1504 (2011) § XIII; Ord. No. 1618 (2018) § 8]
Any individual wishing to use the municipal courts shall pay
the following fees (effective the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend
through Labor Day Monday):
a.
Tennis Courts:
1.
Cost of Courts:
$12 per hour from 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
$10 per hour from 1:00 p.m. - close
$10 per hour for senior citizens - ID required
2.
$100 for a 10 pass coupon which is valid anytime in the current season.
3.
Days/Hours of Operation.
(a)
Asphalt courts are generally open seven days a week, year round,
weather permitting from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
(b)
Hydro courts are generally open May 15 through the last Monday
in June and the last Friday in August through September 15 from 9:00
a.m. to 12:30 p.m. From the last Monday in June through the last Friday
in August, the courts are open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
[1976 Code § 18-23; Ord. No. 741 § 4]
A copy of this section shall be conspicuously posted at the
tennis courts.
[1976 Code § 18-24; Ord. No. 731 § 5; Ord. No. 1431 § LXXXII]
All fees and penalties collected pursuant to this section (as
well as any additional revenue, including, but not limited to, moneys
received from benefits wherein tickets were sold to the public, and
moneys derived from telephone booths and vending machines) shall be
turned over to the City Treasurer on a daily basis, who shall deposit
same in a special fund which shall be under the control of the Governing
Body but used only for the purpose of defraying the expenses and improving,
maintaining or policing the playgrounds and recreational places within
the City.
[1976 Code § 18-25; Ord. No. 731 § 6]
Any person found guilty of any violation of this section may
be subject to a fine not exceeding the sum of $200 or imprisonment
in the County jail for a term not exceeding 90 days, or both.
[Ord. No. 885 § 1; Ord. No. 1431 § LXXXIII]
The Mayor with the advice and consent of Council is hereby authorized
to designate such places, areas, lots, land, property and facilities
owned by the City to be used as docks, piers, slips, wharves, basins,
harbors and docking facilities and other related uses.
[Ord. No. 885 § 2; Ord. No. 1431 § LXXXIV]
The Mayor is hereby authorized to adopt and promulgate such
rules and regulations as may be considered necessary and essential
to govern the use and manner of use of the facilities and property
by those to whom permits may be granted from time to time.
[Ord. No. 885 § 3; Ord. No. 1431 § LXXXV]
The Mayor or his/her designee is to be in charge of and control
the operation or management of such facilities in accordance with
the provisions of law, and rules and regulations adopted pursuant
hereto. Any employee or employees of the City assigned to any work
or duties in connection therewith shall be subject to the control
and direction of the Mayor or his/her designee.
[Ord. No. 885 § 4; Ord. No. 1337 § II; Ord. No. 1459 (2009) § VII; Ord. No. 1511 (2011) § 2; amended 8-13-2019 by Ord. No. 1638; amended 2-25-2020 by Ord. No. 1649]
a.
Slips numbered 1 through 19 are not in existence, and the following
are designated: #69 Fire/Police boat, #94 State Police boat, #T6 Coast
Guard Emergency. Fees for all other boat slips in the marina at 42nd
Street starting with Slip Number 20 shall be as designated herein
as of January 1 of each year:
|
Slips
|
Fee
|
|---|---|
|
Slip Nos. 20-42, 18 feet
|
$1,766
|
|
Slip Nos. 43-62, 20 feet
|
$1,940
|
|
Slip Nos. 63 and 64*, 40 feet
|
$3,670
|
|
Slip Nos. 65-71*, 30 feet
|
$2,810
|
|
Slip Nos. 72-102
|
$2,385
|
|
Slip Nos. T1-T6
|
$1,766
|
|
Notes:
| |
|
*
|
Includes water and electricity and one parking permit per boat
slip to be issued at time of payment in full of boat slip. This parking
permit for the boat slip shall be used in designated spots only. Designated
spots shall be parking spots numbered 2-48, 49-92, and 341-393 only
(along the Baywalk). No other parking spaces may be utilized by the
parking permit included with the boat slip.
|
c.
Each renter must sign a contract with the City for each season. 50%
of the contract price is due at the time the contract is signed. The
remaining 50% of the contract price is due on April 1. The fees indicated
herein shall be effective for the 2021 season and do not affect fees
from the 2020 season.
[Ord. No. 885 § 5; Ord. No. 1431 § LXXXVI]
Any permits granted for the use of any such facility shall be
subject to the terms, conditions, rules and regulations relating to
such use and permission. The holder of any permit shall be governed
by the terms, conditions, rules and regulations; and any holder shall
not acquire any right or title, but shall hold a mere license or permission
which is subject to revocation without notice in the event of a violation
of any of the terms, conditions, rules or regulations. The Mayor or
his/her designee is hereby empowered to suspend the use of any such
permit and is empowered to revoke any such permit. No fee, charge
or other sum paid for any such permit or permission shall be returnable
in the event of revocation.
[Ord. No. 885 § 6]
The payment of the fee or charge together with the acceptance
of the permit, shall thereby charge the holder with the knowledge
and responsibility that the permit is issued and held subject to this
section and all rules and regulations promulgated and adopted pursuant
hereto.
[Ord. No. 885 § 7]
No person, except the holder of a permit and those who are invitees
of any holder, shall trespass upon any property of the City or the
property of any person which is lawfully situated at any facility
or location. Suitable signs may be posted on any such property as
notice hereof.
[Ord. No. 885 § 8]
The City shall not be responsible for any cause or matter whatsoever
relating to the use of any such facilities by any person. All persons
who use such facilities shall do so at their sole risk, both as to
person and property.
[Ord. No. 1308 § I; Ord. No. 1332 §§ I, II; Ord. No. 1423 §§ IV- VIII;
Ord. No. 1618 (2018) § 9]
a.
Use of Skateboard Facility. The Sea Isle City Skateboard Facility
shall be open for use by all members of the general public.
b.
(Reserved)
c.
Regulation. The Facility shall be under the direction and control
of the Division of Recreation which shall have the authority to enforce
the provisions of this section and promulgate additional rules and
regulations for the management, use and enjoyment of the Facility.
d.
Safety. All users of the Facility shall at all times be required
to wear an approved helmet, elbow and knee pads and nonskid shoes
or sneakers, and follow such other rules and regulations for safety
as adopted by the Division of Recreation.
e.
(Reserved)
f.
Days and Hours of Operation. The Facility shall be opened year-round,
with hours of operation to be determined by the Division of Recreation.
It is generally anticipated that the Facility will be opened on weekends
and most holidays; it is anticipated that the hours of operation will
be from 10:00 in the morning to dusk, weather permitting. Hours are
subject to change. The Division of Recreation may establish different
hours of operation for use by different age groups.
g.
(Reserved)
h.
Posting of Rules. Signs which recite the rules and regulations for
use of the Facility shall be posted at the entrance and at least one
conspicuous place inside the Facility. Such signs shall be approved
by the Municipal Solicitor and insurance carrier.
i.
Supervision of Small Children. Children under 12 years of age must
be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.
j.
Violations of Rules/Regulations. Any user who violates the Facility's
Rules and Regulations or other municipal ordinances while in or upon
the grounds of the Facility shall be immediately removed from the
Facility and be denied access to the Facility for a period of up to
three months, as determined by the Division of Recreation. Anyone
convicted of criminal activity or conduct at or upon the Facility
grounds may be banned from the Facility. Restitution shall be required
to be paid to the City by anyone found to have vandalized the Facility.
Payment of restitution must be paid in full before the person will
be allowed to use the Facility.
The Sea Isle City Police Department and any member of the Division
of Recreation, in connection with their duties imposed by law, shall
have the authority to enforce the provisions of this section, the
rules and regulations of the Skateboard Facility.
[Ord. No. 1308 § II; Ord. No. 1618 (2018) § 10]
Special events shall be permitted at the Facility subject to
the discretion of the Division of Recreation. The Division of Recreation
shall promulgate rules and regulations on what type of special events
shall be permitted and how they shall be conducted. For each special
event, the Division of Recreation shall collect a fee.
Insurance shall be required of any non-City special event that
uses the Skateboard Facility. The insurance shall name the City Division
of Recreation as insured and shall be in an amount as determined by
the Municipal Solicitor and approved by the municipal insurance carrier.
[Ord. No. 1308 § III]
Subsection 20-1.1, Conduct in Parks, shall specifically apply to this section except where inconsistent with provisions of this section.
[Ord. No. 1422 § I; Ord. No. 1618 (2018) § 11]
Fees for activities within the Division of Recreation are as
follows.
[Ord. No. 1422 § I; Ord. No. 1504 (2011) § XIV; Ord. No. 1618 (2018) § 12]
a.
Participants involved in professional service contracted programs
shall pay the contractor directly. The contractor then shall pay the
following amounts to the Recreation Facility for usage:
Up to $199.99 - 10% total registered participants
$200-$299.99 - 15% total registered participants
$300 and above - 20% total registered participants
b.
The Division
of Recreation shall deposit all fees collected from professional service
contracted programs into the Tennis Fee Trust Account.
c.
Each professional service contractor shall be required to provide
insurance for themselves and their staff. The insurance shall name
the City and the Division of Recreation as insured and shall be in
the amount as determined by the Municipal Solicitor and approved by
the municipal insurance carrier.
[Ord. No. 1422 § I; Ord. No. 1507 § II; Ord. No. 1618 (2018) § 13; Ord. No. 1624 (2018) § 2]
b.
The Department of Community Services shall deposit all fees collected
from Special Event programs into the Tennis Fee Trust Account.
c.
All special event programs shall be required to provide insurance
for themselves and their staff. The insurance shall name the City,
Department of Community Services and the Division of Recreation as
insured and shall be in compliance with the requirements of this section.
[Ord. No. 1618 (2018) § 14;
amended 2-25-2020 by Ord. No. 1649; 7-27-2021 by Ord. No. 1673; 6-12-2022 by Ord. No. 1685]
a.
Fees for the following programs shall be paid per participant and
directly to the Division of Recreation:
1.
Total Body Fitness: $5 per class or $40 for ten -coupon pass.
2.
Playground: $50 per week.
3.
Tot-playground: $50 per week.
4.
Instructional basketball: $20 per session.
5.
Intermediate basketball: $35.
6.
Junior and senior basketball: $50.
7.
CMC traveling hockey: $25.
8.
Soccer: $25.
9.
South Shore basketball: $25.
10.
Tot/instructional basketball: $5 per session.
11.
Baseball:$25.
12.
Softball: $25.
13.
Teeball: $25.
14.
Men's basketball league (ages 18 and older): $600 per team.
15.
Men's Monthly Summer Season Basketball Tournament (ages 18 and older)
(June, July and August only): $150 per team.
16.
Men's basketball One-Day Summer Tournament (ages 18 and older): $150
per team (maximum number of teams shall be three per summer season
with maximum of eight men per team).
17.
Pop-Up Basketball Clinic (ages 14 to 17): $25 per participant for
a two-day session.
18.
Pop-Up Summer Season Day Camp (ages 5 to 12 and parents must be present) (June, July and
August only): $5 per child.
19.
Basketball Skills and Drills Clinic (ages 8-13): $75 for three sessions.
20.
Cardio Core: $5 per class. Classes will be held on the beach and
in the Community Lodge.
b.
The Division of Recreation shall deposit all fees collected from
Division of Recreation Programs into the City's General Account.
[Added 4-27-2021 by Ord.
No. 1666]
a.
The City may provide kayak storage facilities consisting of metal
racks located at 59th and the Bay, known as the Jim Iannone Fishing
Pier and Kayak Launch ("Iannone Park"), and other locations, for the
convenience of City residents and property owners.
b.
Any resident or property owner seeking to store a kayak at the Iannone
Park, and such other locations, shall be required to register the
kayak and obtain a registration tag from the City in accordance with
this section. Such tag shall be affixed to the kayak that will be
stored at Iannone Park and such other locations and shall be valid
for the entire season.
c.
No kayaks shall be left unattended on the ground in the Iannone Park,
and other such locations, at any time.
d.
All kayaks stored at the Iannone Park and such other locations shall
be at the owner's risk. The City does not assume liability, and will
not be responsible for the theft of any kayak or for any damage or
vandalism to any kayak. The use of kayak storage facilities shall
not constitute a bailment.
e.
All registered kayak owners utilizing the storage facility are permitted
to lock their kayaks to the appropriate storage rack and berth, with
their own lock/cable/other device, provided said device does not interfere
with the use of any other portions of the kayak storage facilities
by other users and does no damage to racks and berths.
f.
The kayak storage facilities may only be used for the storage of
kayaks and for no other purpose. Any other personal property stored
or attached to the kayak storage facilities shall be impounded, held,
and disposed of, in accordance with the provisions of subsections
below.
[Added 4-27-2021 by Ord.
No. 1666]
a.
No one shall be permitted to use the kayak storage facilities unless
they have a registered kayak and have obtained a registration tag
that is affixed to the kayak.
b.
Only City residents and residential property owners are permitted
to register kayaks and utilize the kayak storage facilities.
c.
Registration for the Kayak Storage Rack Lottery shall begin on the
first day of March and continue through April 15 of each year.
d.
Applicants seeking to participate in the lottery system for a registration
tag must complete an application prepared by the City, online, in
the time frame specified above.
e.
Only one kayak shall be registered per property.
f.
Registration tags shall be valid from May 1 until October 31 of the
year in which the kayak is registered.
g.
Registration tags shall designate the specific rack and berth in
the kayak storage facility in which the registered kayak shall be
stored and may contain such additional information as the City may
determine.
h.
There shall be no fee for the issuance of a registration tag.
i.
Registered and properly tagged kayaks must be placed on their designated
berth no later than June 30. After June 30, any empty berths will
be forfeited for the remainder of the season, and the empty berth
will be offered for use by another kayak owner from the waiting list,
unless prior to June 30, the berth holder made arrangements in writing
with the Department of Community Service. Any registrant who does
not plan to use the kayak berth for the entire season, but for only
a portion thereof, shall notify the Department of Community Service
of such fact and the dates of expected occupancy of the berth. Vacant
dates shall then be offered to another kayak owner from the waiting
list.
j.
Kayak registration tags shall not be required for use of Iannone
Park and such other locations on a daily basis in order to gain kayak
access to, ingress and egress from, the bay (provided the kayak is
not left unattended at any time).
[Added 4-27-2021 by Ord.
No. 1666]
Only registered kayaks may be stored, beginning May 1 through
October 31, at Iannone Park and such other locations. Any registered
kayaks or other personal property left in Iannone Park and such other
locations between November 1 and April 30 will be impounded and held
by the City until claimed by the owner or disposed of in accordance
with this chapter.
[Added 4-27-2021 by Ord.
No. 1666]
The Chief of Police, or any member of the Police Department
designated by the Chief of Police, is hereby authorized to remove,
or have removed, any kayak left at Iannone Park and such other locations
in violation of this section. Such kayak or other personal property
shall be impounded until lawfully claimed by the owner, or disposed
of in accordance with applicable statutes. The Chief of Police, or
any member of the Police Department designated by the Chief of Police,
shall notify the legal owner in writing by personal service or by
certified mail, at the last known address of the owner, of the removal
of the kayak or other personal property, and the reason for same,
and the location of the kayak or personal property, if the kayak or
other personal property contains the name and contact information
of the owner on it. Any owner of a kayak or other personal property
who seeks to recover the impounded item will be required to establish
proof of ownership to the satisfaction of the Sea Isle City Police
Department and pay the impounded fee established below.
[Added 4-27-2021 by Ord.
No. 1666]
Kayaks or other personal property impounded pursuant to Subsection 20-6.4 shall be retained until the owner or his duly authorized agent shall have paid the sum of $50 as an impound fee, and are to be sold by the City after being impounded for one year.
[Added 4-27-2021 by Ord.
No. 1666]
a.
Each submitted registration form shall be reviewed by a Department
of Community Service Staff Member to verify residency and other eligibility
requirements.
b.
The registration forms meeting residency and other eligibility requirements
shall be placed in the lottery drawing.
c.
The lottery drawing shall take place on a date, to be determined
by the Department of Community Service, after April 15 (excluding
Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays). The date of the lottery will
be made known to the public via the City's website, and the posting
of a notice in City Hall. The lottery will be held digitally.
d.
The lottery process shall proceed as follows: first, 112 registration
forms will be chosen for the 112 slots available. As each form is
selected, it will be consecutively assigned a number, starting with
berth #1. Next, a waiting list will be assembled, consisting of all
the remaining registration forms up to a maximum of 112 forms.
e.
The list of names assigned berths as well as the names on the waiting
list shall be available from the Department of Community Service and
available for public inspection.
[Added 4-27-2021 by Ord.
No. 1666]
Any resident or applicant from any address from which there
are any outstanding and unpaid charges due from a prior season arising
from kayak impoundment or other Kayak Park violations shall not be
eligible to participate in a seasonal lottery until such time as all
such outstanding charges, assessments or fines have been paid in full.
[Added 4-27-2021 by Ord.
No. 1666]
The Director of Community Services/Public Information Officer
is hereby empowered to prepare and propose rules and regulations pertaining
to this section. Such rules and regulations shall be subject to the
approval of the Business Administrator and shall be further subject
to the approval of City Council, which shall approve same by resolution.
When approved by resolution, such rules and regulations shall have
the force and effect of law.
