§ 8-81. Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this division, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Barrier dune means the easternmost sand dune or system of sand dunes which lies just west of the mean high water mark of the Atlantic Ocean and forms a protective barrier from the actions of the Atlantic Ocean.

Beach means all that area from the easternmost edge of the barrier dune line eastward and protruding into the Atlantic Ocean for a distance of 100 yards east of the mean low water mark.

Bona fide fishing tournament means a fishing tournament sponsored by a nonprofit organization or by any other group, where a minimum of $500.00 is given to a recognized charity. Any such organization or group must have existed for more than the calendar year preceding the submission of their application for beach driving permits. Such tournament must have a minimum number of 25 participants.

Toe of slope means that point between the ocean and the barrier sand dune where the uniform line of slope from the ocean toward the barrier dune begins an abrupt change of angle of direction upward and becomes the slope of the barrier dune.

Vehicle means all kinds of motor-driven and wind-powered vehicles including fishing boats and amphibious vehicles but excluding sailboats used for sport, surfboards and amphibious vehicles which are afloat and no portion of which is beached, aground or operating on wheels or tracks.

Vehicular beach access point means an access maintained by the town for use by vehicles at a designated location, usually on a town street. Vehicle access is permitted at these points and at no other location.

(Code 1990, § 5-61; Ord. No. 12-10-031, Pt. I, 10-17-2012)

Cross reference

Definitions generally, § 1-2.