[Amended 6-14-2010 by Ord. No. 10-012; 4-14-2014 by Ord. No. 14-007; 4-27-2015 by Ord. No. 15-005; 7-11-2016 by Ord. No. 16-027]
The hours of operation for Township beach sand, beachfront area and bodies of water is the same as proscribed in Chapter
288, §
288-10, with the exception that swimming or bathing is only authorized when lifeguards are present. This regulation may be waived for special events as approved by the Township Council.
[Amended 6-14-2010 by Ord. No. 10-012; Ord. No. 00-023; 4-27-2015 by Ord. No. 15-005; 4-8-2024 by Ord. No. 24-15]
A. Township beach badges or tags are required for admission to the designated
Township lake areas, all beaches and fishing areas and must be visibly
displayed at all times.
B. No minors shall enter upon or be upon the designated lakes, beaches
or picnic areas of the Township unless accompanied by an adult over
the age of 18 who holds a current beach badge or tag issued by the
Township.
C. No person shall apply for a beach badge or tag except in his or her
own name. Badges are nontransferable. No subleasing badges.
D. No person receiving a beach badge or tag shall sell, give or otherwise
transfer same to any other person.
E. Any person who shall violate the rules and regulations shall be subject
to revocation of beach badge or tag and beach and recreation area
privileges upon written notice by the Township Recreation Director.
Such revocation shall become effective immediately upon receipt of
the notice. Any revocation may be applied to the Township Council
in writing.
[Amended by Ord. No. 02-009]
A. No persons shall use private boats, kayaks, canoes
or similar flotation devices on any streams, lakes or body of water
within the Township unless the stream, lake or body of water has been
designated by the Township Council for such use and posted by the
Township Director of Public Works.
[Amended 4-14-2014 by Ord. No. 14-007]
B. The use of Township-owned or -sponsored pedal boats or other recreational
equipment at Township bodies of water is permitted with the purchase
of a seasonal or daily beach badge. Rules and regulations for the
use of the Township-owned or -sponsored pedal boats or other recreational
equipment on Township bodies of water may be promulgated by the Recreation
Director with approval by the Mayor.
[Amended 4-27-2015 by Ord. No. 15-005; 7-11-2016 by Ord. No. 16-027]
Any person violating any of the terms or provisions
of this article shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine not exceeding
$500 and/or confinement in the Ocean County Jail for a period not
to exceed 30 days.