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BOAT RAMP LOCATION:
Tatham and E. Pearl Streets
Burlington NJ 08016
BOAT RAMP SEASON:
BEGINS: April 6
ENDS: November 4
HOURS IN-SEASON:
OPEN: 6am–10pm, 7 days/week
ATTENDANT: No Attendants will be on duty until further notice
MAP: E. Pearl St. Location
TO PURCHASE PERMIT:
TEL: 609-386-0200 ext. 101
FAX: 609-386-0214
E-MAIL: ccrivaro@burlingtonnj.us
FOR INFORMATION:
TEL: 609-386-4070
CAPACITY:
Max. 28 ft. Boat Length
OTHER PUBLIC AFFAIRS DIVISIONS:
Health and Vital Statistics
Recreation
Tourism Council
Celebrations & Public
Events
Boat Ramp
Location of Boat Ramp E. Pearl St.
Location of City Hall, High Street
Suggested Boater Interest Links
US Coast
Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 65 Burlington, NJ – Events calendar,
schedule of meetings and boating classes, and announcements. |
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BOAT RAMP LOCATION:
foot of Tatham Street
and E. Pearl Street
on the Delaware River
and Assiscunk Creek
BOAT RAMP ATTENDANT:
No Attendant on Duty Until Further Notice
Owing to budget reductions, no Attendants will be on duty until further notice.
Boat Trailer Permits are required, however, and Police will issue citations to trailer owners who do not display proper permit stickers. Please purchase permits at City Hall, 525 High Street, Mon. to Fri., 9 am – 4 pm. Please have valid driver's license as well as boat and trailer registrations when applying.
A Permit is required to launch watercraft. Permits must be displayed
on all vehicles, trailers and watercraft. Permits are available at:
 Municipal
Clerk’s Office
City Hall Municipal Offices
525 High Street
Burlington NJ 08016
M–F 9am–4pm
TEL: 609-386-0200 ext. 101
FAX: 609-386-0214
E-MAIL: ccrivaro@burlingtonnj.us
Please have valid driver's license as well as boat and trailer registrations when applying.
BOAT RAMP PERMIT FEES |
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DAILY |
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SEASONAL |
City of Burlington Residents |
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$10.00 |
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$30.00 |
Senior Citizens of Burlington (Age 62+) |
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$ 5.00 |
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$20.00 |
Other New Jersey Residents |
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$15.00 |
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$50.00 |
Senior Citizens of NJ |
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$10.00 |
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$40.00 |
Out-of-State Non-Residents |
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$25.00 |
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$200.00 |
Sr. Citizens Out-of-State |
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$25.00 |
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$200.00 |
PURPOSE
The purpose of this chapter shall be to:
- Protect the general health, safety and welfare of
the residents of, and visitors to, the City;
- Protect the Ramp and Ramp areas;
- Provide for an orderly procedure for the enjoyment
of the ramps and ramp areas by boaters and residents alike.
PERMIT REQUIRED
No one shall be permitted to use the Ramp without obtaining a Permit
to be issued by the Municipal Clerk.
SEASONAL LIMITS– HOURS
Permits for the use of Boat Ramp area on E. Pearl St. shall be issued
for the period from April 1st through November 1st each day from
the hours of 6am to 10pm.
FEES
As set forth Section 3.20.050. Council may waive applicable fees
when requested by a nonprofit organization in advance of any scheduled
event sponsored on behalf of a non-profit organization.
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PARKING DECALS– HOURS AND RESTRICTIONS
- Upon receiving the Permit from the Municipal Clerk,
a decal shall be issued by the Municipal Clerk which shall be
placed upon each automotive vehicle, vessel and trailer permitted
to park in the Ramp Parking Area.
- No person shall park a vehicle in the designated Boat
Ramp Parking Area unless such vehicle has a current decal displayed
next to its license tag.
- No parking shall be permitted beyond the hours that
the Ramp is open to the public. The Police Dept. shall be empowered
to cause any vehicle parked in violation of these provisions
to be towed away and impounded by the Dept.
BOAT RESTRICTIONS
- No boat that exceeds 28 feet in length shall be permitted
to use the Ramp.
- No boat shall be permitted to dock to floats for an
extended period of time. There shall be a ten-minute limit for
docking to floats.
- Mooring of boats shall not be permitted in Ramp vicinity.
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REGULATIONS
- Vehicle Repair. There shall be no repairing of vehicles,
boats, vessels or trailers in the Parking Lot Area.
- Loitering / Fishing. There shall be no loitering or
fishing allowed or permitted in the Ramp Area.
- Removal of Fire Hazards. Any conditions about or around
a boat or watercraft declared to be a fire hazard in the judgement
of the Chief of the Fire Dept. or the Assistant Chief shall be
removed by the owner or person in charge of such boat.
- Dumping, Littering. Garbage, paper and other refuse
shall not be thrown overboard from any boat while in the water
or waterways of the City, or into any water or waterways under
its jurisdiction. The disposal of garbage, paper and other refuse
shall be provided for by the owners, lessee, operator or other
person in charge of such boat.
- Waste Oil Deposits. Waste oil shall not be deposited
or disposed of into the waters of any stall or slip nor into
the waters adjacent thereto.
- Walkways and Facilities. Walkways and other facilities
through or by which access is gained to boats docked or moored
in the stalls or slips shall be kept clear at all times. No supplies,
equipment or material of any kind shall be piled or placed thereon.
- Children must be supervised on and off the docks and
must wear appropriate personal floatation on the docks.
- All non-swimmers must wear appropriate personal floatation
on the docks.
- No running permitted on the docks.
- All pets must be kept on a leash.
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OWNER LIABILITY
All persons using the Municipal Boat Launching Ramp shall do so at
their own risk. The City assumes no responsibility for theft, loss
or damage to any boats or motor vehicles or any equipment used
in connection with them.
VIOLATION– PENALTY
Any person who violates any one or more of the provisions of this
Chapter shall be subject to penalties as set forth in Chapter 1.08.
In the case of a continuing violation or violations, a fine of
not more than five hundred dollars ($500) may be assessed for each
day that the violation or violations continue unabated, until such
time as the violation of violations are corrected. A separate offense
shall be deemed committed each day during or on which a violation
occurs or continues.
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