[§ 1, Ord. 413, as amended by § 1, Ord. 523, eff. February 5, 1970; § 1, Ord. 1020-04, eff. April 15, 2004]
In order to preserve a portion of the City's tidelands
as a marine preserve and thereby continue in existence one of the
scenic underwater attractions so valuable to the community's
economic and social welfare, the following described parcel of property
is hereby established and declared to be the Avalon Marine Preserve:
That certain parcel of property located in the City of Avalon,
County of Los Angeles, State of California, described as follows:
Beginning at the most southeasterly corner of the Cabrillo Wharf
(the wharf for ocean-going vessels on the seaward side of the peninsula),
then extending a line seaward, perpendicular to the seaward face of
the wharf, to a point approximately 100 yards from the mean tide line,
then turning in a southeasterly direction and following the alignment
of the mean tide line at a distance of 100 yards from the mean tide
line continuing through Lovers Cove, around Abalone Point, and continuing
to a point approximately 430 feet easterly of Abalone Point, commonly
known as "Ring Rock", then returning to shore on a line perpendicular
to the Pebbly Beach Road.
[§ 3, Ord. 413]
It shall be unlawful for any person to fish, anchor a boat,
or drive a boat at a speed in excess of five miles per hour within
the Avalon Marine Preserve.
[§ 4, Ord. 413]
As funds are made available by the Council and as the Council
directs, the Harbor Master shall place and maintain buoy markers with
appropriate signs delineating the exterior boundaries of the preserve
and shall patrol such area.
[§ 2, Ord. 413]
The Avalon Marine Preserve shall continue in existence until
otherwise declared by ordinance duly passed and adopted by the City.
