A business engaged in ocean-related business activities may operate on the beach front subject to the following terms and conditions:
(A) Such business shall only operate pursuant to an annual permit issued by the town. Such permit shall expire on December 31 of each year. A fee established by the Board of Aldermen shall be charged for such permit.
(B) Each business to which an annual permit is issued shall be required to maintain a general liability insurance policy with the town named as an additional insured and worker’s compensation insurance as required by the State of North Carolina. Prior to the issuance of a permit, the business must provide the town with evidence that such insurance is in force.
(C) Hours of operation of such business shall be limited to 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Businesses engaged in teaching surfing and kite boarding shall not operate between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Memorial Day, 4th of July and Labor Day.
(D) The geographical area of operation of such businesses shall be the “designated surfing areas” as established under the provisions of § 92.12 of the Town Code. Provided that this limitation shall not apply to the rental of chairs and umbrellas by hotels and private clubs located immediately adjacent to the beach front.
(E) Any representative of such business when operating on the beach front shall have a copy of the permit required under division (A) above immediately available at all times that such business operations are taking place.
(F) No sale or rental of merchandise or equipment shall be conducted in connection with the operation of such business on the beach front. No payment of any fees shall be accepted by such business on the beach front. Any rental or sales of merchandise or equipment or payment for such items and for personal services must be carried out at the primary business location of such business.
(Ord. 1593, passed 3-12-09; Am. Ord. 1733, passed 7-10-14; Am. Ord. 1772, passed 1-11-18)