IMPORTANT
NOTICE REGARDING THE
PLACEMENT OF ITEMS ON THE BEACH
In order to provide for the
safety of our guests, to allow police and fire personnel to respond to emergency
calls and to adhere to Federal laws regarding our classification as a Sea Turtle
Sanctuary, please comply with the following Town ordinance regarding the
placement of items on the beach.
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Absolutely no cabanas, canopies, tents or
awnings are allowed on the beach at any time.
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Umbrellas are permissible but must be removed
from the beach on a daily basis as outlined below.
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All personal items and beach equipment must be
removed from the beach by its owner or permitted user on a daily basis.
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All personal items and beach equipment
unattended and remaining on the beach between the hours of 7:00 pm through
7:30 am will be classified as abandoned property and will be removed and
disposed of by the Town.
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All beach equipment shall be set at least ten
feet from any sea turtle nest or dune vegetation and can not be placed seaward
of the nest.
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Failure to comply with these regulations will
result in a civil penalty of $50 for each offense. Each day a person is in
violation of this ordinance shall constitute a separate offense.
We appreciate your
cooperation in assisting us to maintain our “family beach” atmosphere while
keeping our public beach safe, clean and for the enjoyment of all our guests.
Thank you and enjoy your vacation!
Town of Ocean Isle Beach
Click here to view a copy of the Town’s Ordinance regarding this matter