[Amended 6-9-2009 by Ord. No. 38-09; 5-4-2010 by Ord. No. 20-10; 6-1-2010 by Ord. No. 26-10; 8-10-2010 by Ord. No. 38-10; 3-1-2011 by Ord. No. 3-11; 7-19-2011 by Ord. No. 21-11; 7-10-2012 by Ord. No. 18-12; 8-7-2012 by Ord. No. 20-12; 5-7-2013 by Ord. No. 13-13; 3-8-2016 by Ord. No. 4-16; 8-8-2017 by Ord. No. 16-17; 10-23-2018 by Ord. No. 22-18; 12-14-2021 by Ord. No. 24-21]
In order to provide the necessary funds to improve, maintain and police places of resort in this Township, including the employment of lifeguards and the purchase of necessary equipment for the protection and safeguarding of bathers, the following fees shall be charged to persons using said facilities:
A.
Season beach badges. A seasonal beach badge for Ocean Beaches and Windward Beach Park shall be set at a range from $30 to $50 per badge.
B.
Daily beach badges. A daily beach badge for Ocean Beaches and Windward Beach Park shall be set at a range from $10 to $20 per day, for each day that the Township provides lifeguard services, as described in § 110-15.
C.
Seasonal parking tags.
(1)
A seasonal parking tag authorizing parking of a motor vehicle in areas provided for that purpose shall be set at a range from $30 to $50 per parking tag.
(2)
The parking tag must be placed on the vehicle's rearview mirror with the side indicating the year facing out towards the front windshield.
(3)
The seasonal parking tag will be valid from 9:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. during normal beach operations.
D.
Buses, trucks and cargo vans.
(1)
Buses, trucks, cargo vans, shuttle buses with seats for more than 15 people may not park at any Brick Township-owned beach or waterfront area without having obtained a permit from the Brick Township Recreation Department. Applications must be completed and submitted with the proper fee of $125. Applications for a bus permit must be submitted at least 10 days in advance to allow the Township time to process the application. If an application form is not received within 10 days prior to arrival, there will be a late fee of $10. Only persons who have secured advance bus permits may park, load or unload buses within the Brick Township-owned beach or waterfront area parking lot or adjacent areas. Permits shall be limited so that no more than two buses are scheduled to park at the Brick Township-owned beach or waterfront area parking lot on any given day. Permits must be displayed in the windshield of the bus while the bus is within the Brick Township-owned beach or waterfront area parking lot.
(2)
Persons who park, load or unload buses within the Brick Township-owned beach or waterfront area parking lot or adjacent areas without first obtaining a permit shall, upon conviction before the municipal judge duly authorized to entertain and hear such complaints, be subject to the penalties as provided in Chapter 1, § 1-15, General penalty, at the discretion of said judge.
E.
Daily parking.
(1)
A daily parking tag authorizing parking of a motor vehicle in areas provided for that purpose shall be set at a range from $10 to $20 per day.
(2)
The parking tag must be placed on the vehicle's rearview mirror with the side indicating the date facing out towards the front windshield.
(3)
The daily parking tag will be valid from 9:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. during normal beach operations.
F.
Use of facilities by groups or entities for organized events.
(1)
Any group or entity, including corporate and nonprofit groups, desiring to use, visit or hold an event at Windward Beach Park, Brick Beach I, II or III, or Trader's Cove Marina shall first obtain a permit from the Township for such use, visit or event. For purposes of this section, any group of more than 15 people shall be deemed a "group or entity" subject to the permit requirements set forth herein.
(2)
In addition to the permit fee, all permits will be subject to a refundable maintenance fee of $100. After the scheduled date of the picnic, the area will be inspected by the Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation or his designee for the purpose of determining that the property has been left clear and free of debris. If the Director determines that the property has been left in satisfactory condition, the Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation may authorize the Township to return the deposit or any portion thereof. Any party not satisfied with a determination by the Director of the Department of Recreation to withhold a deposit or any portion thereof may appeal the matter to the Township Council for consideration by filing a written request for a hearing with the Township Clerk.
G.
(Reserved)
H.
Any person who has served in any of the Armed Forces of the United States and who was discharged or released therefrom under conditions other than dishonorable and who either has served at least 90 days in active duty or has been discharged or released from active duty by reason of a service-incurred injury or disability, upon proof of valid military identification issued by the Department of Defense, shall be exempt from beach badge fees.
I.
Any resident of Brick Township who is an active member of the United States Armed Forces, including the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard, and their spouse or dependent children over the age of 12, shall, upon proof of valid military identification issued by the Department of Defense, be exempt from daily beach badge fees and associated parking fees.
J.
Senior citizen daily parking discount. A senior citizen, age 65 or older, that wishes to obtain a daily parking discount authorizing parking of a motor vehicle in areas provided for that purpose shall pay $1 each day, upon providing proof of his/her age with photo identification at the time of arrival.
[Amended 12-29-2023 by Ord. No. 22-23]
K.
Senior citizen beach badges. A senior citizen, age 65 or older, may receive a free daily badge/wristband for access to the Township beaches. Each person requesting a senior citizen beach badge must provide proof of age (driver's license, birth certificate, county ID card, etc.). Daily senior beach badges/wristbands are available at Brick Beach I, Brick Beach III and Windward Beach. They are not available in the Township Recreation Office.
L.
There shall be a fee of no more than $200 per season for lockers located at any municipal facility.
M.
There is hereby established the following fees for events held at the municipal facilities listed below:
(1)
Ceremony: a wedding or other gathering scheduled to last one hour or less.
(2)
Small event: an event of 50 participants or less, including but not limited to birthday parties, barbeques and family reunions.
(3)
Large event: an event of 51 to 500 participants, including but not limited to weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, barbeques and family reunions.
Park | Location | Activity | Resident | Nonresident | Corporate Resident | Corporate Nonresident | Nonprofit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Windward Beach | Gazebo | Ceremony | $50 | $100 | $50 | $100 | $50 |
Small event | $150 | $300 | $250 | $500 | $250 | ||
Large event | $250 | $500 | $400 | $800 | $300 | ||
Windward Beach | Picnic grove | Ceremony | $50 | $100 | $50 | $100 | $50 |
Small event | $150 | $300 | $250 | $500 | $150 | ||
Large event | $250 | $500 | $400 | $800 | $300 | ||
Windward Beach | Band shell | Ceremony | $50 | $100 | $50 | $100 | $50 |
Small event | $150 | $300 | $250 | $500 | $250 | ||
Large event | $250 | $500 | $400 | $800 | $300 | ||
Windward Beach | Beach | Ceremony | $50 | $100 | $50 | $100 | $50 |
Small event | $150 | $300 | $250 | $500 | $150 | ||
Large event | $250 | $500 | $400 | $800 | $250 | ||
Bayside Park | Gazebo | Ceremony | $50 | $100 | $50 | $100 | $50 |
Brick Beach I, II, III | Beach | Ceremony | $50 | $100 | $50 | $100 | $50 |
Brick Beach | Pavilion | Ceremony | $50 | $100 | $50 | $100 | $50 |
Small event | $700 | $1,400 | $1,000 | $2,000 | $700 | ||
Large event | $1,000 | $2,000 | $1,500 | $3,000 | $1,000 | ||
Trader's Cove | Gazebo | Ceremony | $50 | $100 | $50 | $100 | $50 |
Small event | $150 | $300 | $250 | $500 | $150 | ||
Large event | $250 | $500 | $400 | $800 | $250 |
N.
Permitted facilities may not be used for commercial events or purposes. Nonprofit organizations may apply in writing to host an event for which admission is charged. No other person or entity may charge admission fees to Township facilities.