(A) Definition. For the purposes of this chapter, the words STRAND OF THE BEACH shall mean all that area lying east, and south and southeast of the high water mark of the Atlantic Ocean.
(B) No person, firm or corporation shall operate any motor vehicle (automobile, off the road, vehicle, motorcycle, wind-powered, motor-powered) on the beach strand and the dune areas of the town with the exception: an organization approved by the Board of Commissioners, shall be allowed clearly identifiable motor vehicles approved by the Town Manager, on the strand of the beach so long as the organization complies with all requirements set forth by the Board of Commissioners.
(C) Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the operation of police cars, fire trucks, emergency rescue equipment or other official vehicles while on official duty on the beach strand. Nor shall this section apply to a governmental agency, its employees, agents, contractors and subcontractors and their vehicles when engaged in beach restoration or protection work. Nor shall this section apply to persons with disabilities and their vehicles or devices designed to propel the persons with disabilities on the strand of the beach area. Such vehicles or devices, however, are not permitted in the dune areas.
('75 Code, § 3-7-1) (Am. Ord. 2016-003, passed 5-26-16) Penalty, see § 70.99