For the purposes of this article, the following words and phrases
shall have the meanings ascribed to them by this section:
WATERCRAFT
Any device intended to carry a human passenger upon the water,
including but not limited to boats of any type, canoes, rowboats,
and paddle boats. Rafts and flotation devices are specifically excluded.
Hobby or toy-sized watercraft are also specifically excluded.
The use of non-motorized watercraft at the Lincoln Park Community
Lake (LPCL) by Borough residents and nonresident members of the LPCL
is permitted under the terms and conditions as specifically set forth
in this article. On any water body over which the Borough of Lincoln
Park has jurisdiction, the use of any watercraft that is not specifically
permitted by this article or the use of any watercraft in a manner
that is inconsistent with this article is specifically prohibited.
The following rules and regulations apply to the use of all
non-motorized watercraft, whether rented from the Borough or owned
by the resident or nonresident member of the LPCL, on the LPCL:
A. Use of non-motorized watercraft is permitted on the lake from April
1 through October 31. Use of non-motorized watercraft is limited to
from dawn to dusk.
B. Use of non-motorized watercraft is limited to Borough residents and
nonresident members of the LPCL and their guests only.
C. The length of non-motorized watercraft is restricted to less than
18 feet long for canoes and less than 14 feet for kayaks.
D. Use of non-motorized watercraft is limited to within the designated
areas of the lake only. Non-motorized watercraft are specifically
prohibited from operating within 25 feet of the municipal swim lanes.
E. All non-motorized watercraft shall be launched and docked at the
designated areas only. Docking such watercraft at any other location
is strictly prohibited.
F. Fastened life jackets or flotation devices which meet United States
Coast Guard standards must be worn by everyone using non-motorized
watercraft.
G. Use of the non-motorized watercraft shall comply with the occupancy
limits and weight load for the particular non-motorized watercraft.
H. All children on such non-motorized watercraft under the age of 14
must be accompanied by an adult (age 18 and older).
I. All hands, feet and objects must stay inside the non-motorized watercraft
at all times. Standing while the watercraft is in use is prohibited.
J. Rocking, tipping or otherwise operating the non-motorized watercraft
in an unsafe manner is prohibited.
K. Food or beverages are prohibited on any non-motorized watercraft.
L. Swimming is prohibited within the areas of the lake designated for
use by non-motorized watercraft.
M. Use of non-motorized watercraft on the lake is subject to any restrictions
imposed by the New Jersey Green Acres Program where applicable.
N. The Superintendent of Recreation has the authority to close the lake
to all non-motorized watercraft during special events or for other
reasons that affect the safety and welfare of the lake members, lake
staff and Borough residents. In the absence of the Superintendent
of Recreation, the Assistant Superintendent of Recreation or the Lake
Director shall have the authority to close the lake to all non-motorized
watercraft.
O. The registration of privately owned watercraft and the waiver for
watercraft rented from the Borough must be completed and submitted
to the Superintendent of Recreation prior to use of the watercraft.
Persons violating this article shall, upon conviction, be subject to a penalty as provided in §
1-2 of this Code.