For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ABANDONED PROPERTY.
Tangible personal private property, including beach equipment left unattended on town public roads, public right-of-ways or the public beach for more than six days.
BEACH EQUIPMENT.
Any man-made apparatus or paraphernalia designed or manufactured for use or actually used on the beach. Examples include, but are not limited to: chairs and lounges, umbrellas, surfboards, fishing gear, sporting equipment, floatables, tents, bicycles, towels, toys, and cooler chests.
BEACH EQUIPMENT AT THE OAK ISLAND BEACH VILLAS. In the area directly south of the property owned by the Oak Island Beach Villas any personal items that are designed or manufactured for use or actually used on the beach or in the adjacent tidal waters. Examples include, but are not limited to: chairs, lounges, umbrellas, cabanas, canopies, tents, horseshoes and stakes, kayaks, paddle vessels, sailboards, surfboards, fishing gear, sporting equipment, rafts, flotation devices, beach toys, baskets, bags, towels, coolers and any other personal property items. Beach equipment shall not include municipal trash containers, signage or structures, or any items placed or permitted by a governmental agency (such as signs or protection devices for turtle nests).
(Ord. 2014-005-O, passed 6-12-14; Am. Ord. 2016-002, passed 4-14-16)