Conditions for Special Events

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This document outlines the conditions for holding special events within Cape May Point, as per Borough Code and Resolution 93-13. Events are restricted to specific sites including Pavilion Circle and beaches, or other locations approved by Borough Commissioners. Key conditions cover duration, limiting events to a maximum of four hours including setup and cleanup, with no events after sunset without express approval, and a participant capacity limit of 100 individuals and 100 chairs. The policy emphasizes maintaining a 'low impact' event, requiring manual setup without motorized vehicles, prohibiting damage to natural features, and mandating the removal of all personal property post-event. Further regulations address parking, noise limits, and other restrictions such as the prohibition of releasing living creatures or balloons, consumption of alcoholic beverages on public property, and the use of rice. All special events are subject to relevant Borough regulations, particularly those concerning beaches and peace and good order.

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*   The Borough Code can be found at: http://clerkshq.com/default.ashx?clientsite=CapeMayPoint-nj 
 
CONDITIONS FOR SPECIAL EVENTS 
(per Borough Code and Resolution 93-13) 
 
 
1. Sites Available - Special events may only be held at the following locations:   
 
 
a) Cape May Point Pavilion Circle; 
 
b) Cape May Point beaches, beach platforms; or 
 
c) Any other site approved by resolution of the Borough Commissioners. 
 
Please be aware that these are public areas and are not closed to the general public during 
your event. 
 
2. Duration - No special event shall exceed four (4) hours including all set-up, breakdown, and 
cleanup of materials unless specifically otherwise authorized by resolution of the Borough 
Commissioners.  No event shall take place after sunset without the express approval by 
resolution of the Borough Commissioners.  Breakdown and cleanup, however, may continue 
after sunset if completed within the allotted four (4) hours.  
 
3. Size and person capacity - A maximum of one-hundred (100) participants and guests with a 
maximum of 100 chairs (which shall be confined within a reasonably compact area wherein 
the chairs are to be positioned) shall be permitted. 
 
4. Maintenance and Provisions for a “Low Impact” event 
a) All chairs and other equipment shall be carried in and set up by hand (no dollies, 
carts, trucks or motorized vehicles of any kind).   
b) There shall be no damage or disturbance to any grass, dune or other natural 
features.   
c) The use of chairs that have flat or weight-dispersing legs is strongly encouraged.  
The use of wheelchairs is permitted, however, access shall be made only via 
designated handicapped access.   
d) All personal property and items used for the event must be removed at the 
conclusion of the event.   
 
5. Parking  
a) For ceremonies at Pavilion Circle two sets of traffic cones may be placed on the 
inside roadway lane (the immediate perimeter) of the Pavilion Circle to facilitate the 
parking of two event-related vehicles (limousines, horse carriages, etc.) as close as 
possible to the ceremony location within the circle.   
b) All other cars irrespective of the site of the event shall park as per the parking 
regulations and signage around Cape May Point. 
 
6. Noise – no unnecessary noise (as defined in CMP Code Ch. 120-1*) may emanate from the 
event. 
 
7. Other Conditions 
a) There shall be no release of: birds, butterflies, other living creatures, or balloons.  
This is very important to maintaining the natural ecology of the Point.   
b) Alcoholic beverages are not permitted on any public property in the Borough. 
c) The use of rice is not permitted, but small amounts of bird seed or other bio-
degradable materials are allowed.   
d) Special events taking place on Cape May Point beaches are subject to the 
regulations contained in Chapter 58-2 Beaches, Prohibited Acts.*   
e) Activities occurring on Borough property are subjected to all Borough regulations, 
particularly those found in Chapter 120-1 Peace and Good Order, Prohibited Acts.*