CHANDLERıS COVE
DRAFT POLICIES
AND RULES
1. General. Chandlerıs
Cove is owned by the Town of Cumberland, and shall be administered by the
Cumberland Recreation Department.
The Cumberland Town Council shall appoint a Committee for Long
Range Planning and Stewardship for Chandlerıs Cover (hereinafter referred to as
the ³Committee²), which shall provide
advice and recommendations to the Cumberland Town Council and its designees on
all aspects of the use and management of Chandlerıs Cove and all other Town
owned parcels on Chebeague Island.
2. Modifications. The Town of Cumberland reserves the right to waive,
modify, or institute requirements in addition to those listed herein should it
be deemed necessary and/or in the best interest of the Town of Cumberland.
3. Miscellaneous.
a. All
users are allowed to utilize Chandlerıs Cove at their own risk on an ³as is,
where is² basis. There should not
be any expectation from permit users that the facilities will be ³set up² for
their specific use, needs, or situation.
b. It is the responsibility
of the persons or organizations using the Chandlerıs Cove to leave them in the
same condition in which they were received. If this is not done to the satisfaction of the Town of Cumberland
a charge shall be levied for any required ³clean-up², ³pick-up², or ³fix-up²
costs (including labor) in excess of any fees that would otherwise be
applicable. A lack of respect and responsibility could result in the denial of
future permits to the permit applicant or group.
c. No
user shall change the appearance, rearrange, or attempt to improve Chandlerıs
Cove.
d. All
individuals or groups using Chandlerıs Cove are responsible for the
preservation of order during all activities and are required to comply with all
applicable statutes and Town of Cumberland ordinances.
e. The
use or consumption of alcoholic beverages, or illegal drugs at Chandlerıs Cove is
prohibited.
f. Except
as provided below, the use of open camp fires is prohibited at the Chandlerıs
Cove.
1. The sponsor must apply for a burning permit from the Cumberland
Fire Dept.
2. The fire must be located in the intertidal zone (between high and
low
water marks)
3. The sponsor must clean up the area impacted by the camp fire.
4. Public participation at the camp fire must conclude no later than 10:00 p.m.
g. Dogs
must be on a leash or under the control of the person in charge of the dog at
all times.
h.
Picnicking is welcome while the facilities are open, and
picnickers are responsible for cleaning up after themselves. All trash must be
carried out.
i.
The
facilities shall be open from one half hour before sunrise and closed at 10:00
PM daily. Usage after 10:00 PM shall require written permission from the Town
Managerıs Office.
j.
The property shall be posted for ³No Hunting² to allow
unrestricted and open access to the facility year round.