Borough of Hopatcong, NJ Article IV Roland and May Eves-Mountain Inlet Wildlife Sanctuary

[Added 11-4-1993 by Ord. No. 19-93]

§ 163-19 Establishment.

The Roland and May Eves-Mountain Inlet Wildlife Sanctuary (hereinafter the "sanctuary") is hereby established. The sanctuary shall be under the jurisdiction of the Borough governing body. The purpose of the sanctuary is to establish a passive natural area to promote the ideals of wildlife preservation, conservation, preservation of plant life, preservation of open space and promotion of water quality and to facilitate environmental education. Active recreational facilities such as fields, swimming areas, boat launching ramp facilities, playgrounds, camping or areas for organized picnics or similar facilities are hereby deemed to be inconsistent with the purpose of the sanctuary and are not contemplated within the sanctuary area.

§ 163-20 Sanctuary boundaries.

A. All parcels of real estate currently owned by the Borough of Hopatcong or hereinafter acquired by the Borough of Hopatcong by any means, including but not limited to purchase, condemnation, donation or in rem foreclosure, within the following block identification numbers on the current Tax Maps of the Borough of Hopatcong shall be included within the sanctuary area:

	BLOCK	BLOCK
	70101	70207
	70102	70208
	70103	70209
	70104	70210
	70108	70211
	70201	70212
	70202	70213
	70203	70214
	70204	70216
	70205	70217
	70206

B. The following properties included in the above block and lot designation are specifically excluded from the sanctuary:

(1) Block 70214, Lots 15 and 17.

(2) Block 70108, Lots 1, 2 and 3.

C. Additional properties contiguous to the above-listed block identification numbers may be added to the sanctuary area by resolution of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Hopatcong.

D. The Mayor and Council of the Borough of Hopatcong are hereby authorized to accept by resolution donations of privately owned land within the sanctuary area. In its discretion, the Mayor and Council may accept a donation of a less than fee simple interest in any property, including but not limited to conservation easements, licenses, easements and other similar interests.

§ 163-21 Conduct within sanctuary.

A. Conduct in general. The conduct within the sanctuary shall be subject to the provisions of Article III of this chapter.

B. Parking. A portion of Block 70108, Lot 4, is hereby designated as the sole vehicle parking area for the sanctuary. No parking shall be permitted in this area between the hours of 9:30 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. of the following day. At no time shall the number of available spaces be more than 10 spaces. The parking of boat trailers is not permitted within the designated parking area of the sanctuary.

C. Littering. Conduct within the boundaries of the sanctuary shall be fully subject to the provisions of Chapter 147 of the Code of the Borough of Hopatcong, entitled "Littering."

D. Boat use and boat launching. Only the launching of hand-carried nonmotorized boats is permitted within the confines of the sanctuary. Motorized boats are not permitted anywhere within the sanctuary west of Lakeside Avenue (Sussex County Route 609). Boat launching by use of a trailer is not permitted within the sanctuary area. The parking of boat trailers is not permitted within the sanctuary area.

§ 163-22 Private properties within designated sanctuary boundaries.

A. This article is not intended to affect the rights of any parties holding title or other interest to any property within the designated sanctuary boundaries. Any development or other use of any such parcels shall be subject to the land development ordinances of the Borough of Hopatcong.

B. This article is not intended to grant to the Borough of Hopatcong or to the general public any rights whatsoever to use or traverse any privately owned property or parcel of land within the designated sanctuary boundary area.