The Police Chief or designee may issue permits allowing for the use of an all-terrain vehicle on areas covered by this section when such use constitutes a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act as Amended to enable a disabled person to operate a vehicle as otherwise authorized under this chapter. Permits may be obtained at either the Town of Kill Devil Hills Police Department during normal office hours.
(A) The application for a permit shall be accompanied by a certification from a licensed physician that the applicant has a disability that prevents them from obtaining a permit to operate a vehicle as defined in this chapter on the ocean beach.
(B) Beach driving for all persons is permitted only from October 1 through April 30, annually.
(C) Upon receiving an application for a beach driving permit that meets the requirement of this subchapter, the Police Department may issue a beach driving permit which shall be limited to one beach driving season. Applicants may seek a permit for each beach driving season.
(D) The date and time limitation provided in § 96.21 shall not apply to commercial anglers holding a valid state commercial angler’s license when engaged in commercial fishing activities.
(Ord. 18-15, passed 9-13-21; Am. Ord. 19-13, passed 8-8-22)