N.J. proposes new beach access rules
New Jersey officials have proposed new rules that will allow towns to develop beach access plans, which would then be approved by the state.
N.J. proposes new beach access rules
New Jersey officials today proposed allowing towns to develop their own plans to provide access to beaches, bays and waterways. Those plans would then go to the Department of Environmental Protection for approval, said DEP Commissioner Bob Martin.
"The DEP will work with towns and cities to craft access plans that make local sense and protect the rights and needs of residents and businesses, instead of imposing one-size-fits-all, state-dictated access rules. The Department, however, still has final authority to approve any municipal access plans," Martin said. "The plans must ultimately meet the needs of the public.''
The proposed rules changes will be the subject of public hearings later this year.
Here's an idea- make all the beaches state park space, free and open to the public as they wish. Charging for access is a joke.— foghelmut- You are not being charged for access. You can go down the beach for free from sept through may. What you are paying for is lifeguards, and to have people clean up after the shoobies.— ac11
- thats funny... beaches up and down the east coast have lifeguards and clean beaches WITHOUT having to "charge for access". Jersey Shore is a joke.— shock89
Comment removed.- The State Parks are under in the same recession the rest of the state faces, there is no way they can manage the influx of people or the vast tracts of shoreline. As ac11 stated you have the majority of the year with free access— HBJ
- I blame Obama— AEPi71
- You sound stupid! Going out on a limb here but willing to bet your a part of the party that's also blaming him for decades worth of ill-policies that YOUR party created! — oBjEcTiVe otlk
- I cleaned beaches long before they had badges. It is simply a way to take money. Money that sould be spent at shops and restaurants. By the way, without "shoobies" nothing happens for "locals". We love the "countdown to Labor Day" but also respect those who come down and spend, because these days they have many other choices!!!— sarah89
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- Beach tag fees are a legalized form of robbery by corrupt shore governments! The beaches in Wildwood, NEW JERSEY are FREE, protected by lifeguards and cleaner than the majority of towns that charge per bathing suit. It is a total disgrace.— lostInPhilly
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