HB Boat Ramp

CHAPTER 69

BOAT RAMP, MUNICIPAL

§ 69-1. Purpose.
§ 69-2. Designation; availability.
§ 69-3. Applicable Area.
§ 69-4. Eligible Users.
§ 69-5. Stickers.

§ 69-6. Prohibited Activities.
§ 69-7. Parking.
§ 69-8. Violations and penalties.

[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Committee of the Township of Lower Alloways Creek 12-20-1982 as Ord. No. 82-43. Revised 09-15-2015 by Ordinance 2015-05, Amendments noted where applicable.]

§ 69-1. Purpose. [Amended 9-15-2015 by Ord. No. 15-05]
This chapter is enacted for the purpose of designating the boat ramp which the Township of Lower Alloways Creek constructed at Front Street in Hancock’s Bridge as the Municipal Boat Ramp. It is further intended to establish who shall be entitled to utilize the ramp and guidelines and procedures so that the facilities thereon may be safely used for the benefit of the general public and to establish penalties for unauthorized use of said ramp and parking area.

 
§ 69-2. Designation; availability. [Amended 9-15-2015 by Ord. No. 15-05]
The boat ramp located at Front Street in Hancock’s Bridge, New Jersey, shall hereinafter be known as the “Lower Alloways Creek Municipal Boat Ramp”. The Township reserves the right to close the boat ramp during inclement weather or other emergent situations.

§ 69-3 Applicable Area.  [Amended 9-15-2015 by Ord. No. 15-05]

The area described in § 69-2 above shall consist of a public “Lower Alloways Creek Municipal Boat Ramp” area and a public parking area that surrounds the boat ramp.

§ 69-4. Eligible Users. [Amended 4-2-1996 by Ord. No. 96-3; 8-20-1996 by Ord. No. 96-8; 3-19-2002 by Ord. No. 2002-3; 9-15-2015 by Ord. No. 15-05]

Eligible User shall be defined as any member of the general public who has a current valid driver’s license issued by the State of their residency.
 

§ 69-5. Stickers. [Amended 12-27-1994 by Ord. No. 94-12; 4-2-1996 by Ord. No. 96-3; 3-19-2002 by Ord. No. 2002-3; 9-15-2015 by Ord. No. 15-05, 10-18-2016 by Ord. No. 2016-06, 10/18/2018 by Ord No. 2018-08]

Eligible Users shall:

annually pay a required fee:

two dollars ($2.00) for residents of Lower Alloways Creek Township to the Municipal Clerk for the issuance of decal stickers

One Hundred dollars ($100.00) for non-residents of Lower Alloways Creek Township to the Municipal Clerk for the issuance of decal stickers;

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affix the Township-issued sticker on the intended towing or carrying motor vehicle rear bumper where it shall be clearly visible; and 

acknowledge to the Township Clerk receipt and understanding of the rules for the use of the ramp and parking area as set forth in the Township Code.  Receipt of the decal sticker by the Eligible User shall be evidence of said acknowledgement.

if they are not the owner of the vessel and/or towing or carrying vehicle, be familiar with and comply with the rules and regulations of this chapter.

include State and local Government Agencies, Emergency Services, Fire Departments and Wildlife / Estuary Management which are hereby granted an exception from the requirements of subsection A and B above, but shall be required to obtain, be familiar with and comply with the rules and regulations of this chapter. 

§ 69-6. Prohibited Activities. [Amended 9-15-2015 by Ord. No. 15-05]

Swimming within the waters of the Alloways Creek

Fishing or crabbing from the ramp, dock or lands thereof

Advertising by means of posting or maintaining any sign or advertising material upon, above or adjacent to the Applicable Area 

Littering

Blocking or impeding public access to the boat ramp beyond a reasonable time required to launch or recover a vessel

Discharging any oil, gasoline, or other noxious or chemical substance upon the Applicable Area or the adjacent waters

Maneuvering any vehicle or vessel on or adjacent to the Applicable Area in any manner that may endanger the life, limb, safety or property of any member of the public

Engaging in any other activities dangerous to or constituting a nuisance to the users of the ramp and parking area or surrounding residents

§ 69-7. Parking. [Amended 9-15-2015 by Ord. No. 15-05, 10-18-2016 by Ord. No. 2016-06]

A.   No person shall park any vehicle on the facility except in places clearly designated for parking.

B.   No person shall park any vehicle or trailer except in that portion designated the public boat ramp area, nor shall any person park any vehicle or vessel overnight.

§ 69-8. Violations and penalties. [Amended 12-27-1994 by Ord. No. 94-12; 4-2- 1996 by Ord. No. 96-3; Amended 9-15-2015 by Ord. No. 15-05, 10/18/2018 by Ord No. 2018-08]

A.   Any person in violation of any of the provisions of this article shall be subject to a fine of one hundred dollars ($100.00).

B.  Whoever shall transfer a properly acquired sticker to another vehicle not registered to the original recipient of the sticker shall be subject to a fine of one hundred dollars ($100.00).

C.  Any person who aids, assists or abets in the violation of any provisions of this article shall be subject to the penalties herein provided for.

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