[Ord. No. 677; amended 1-17-2018 by Ord. No.
1710]
All words and phrases used in this article shall be construed
and have the same meanings as those words and phrases defined in MCLA
§ 324.80101 et seq., Marine Safety, as amended.
[Ord. No. 677; Ord. No. 1289, 1-3-2001; 6-1-2016 by Ord. No. 1670; 6-7-2017 by Ord. No. 1692; 4-13-2022 by Ord. No. 1816]
On the waters of Lake Macatawa, locally known as the "Narrows,"
on that portion bound to the west by longitudinal line 86° 10'
0.76" W (-86.16688) and to the east by longitudinal line 86° 9'
16.110" W (-86.15447), within the City of Holland, Ottawa County,
it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow-no wake
speed.
"Slow-no wake speed" means a very slow speed whereby the wake
or wash created by the vessel would be minimal.
The longitudinal line, 86° 10' 0.76" W (-86.16688),
is approximated by extending Old Orchard Road (City of Holland) north
to the northern shore.
The longitudinal line, 86° 9' 16.110"W (-86.15447),
can be approximated by extending a line south from the navigational
aid, Point Superior Light 7, to the south shore.
The provisions of this regulation shall apply only to vessels
used for recreational purposes.
The boundaries of the area described above shall be marked with
signs and/or with buoys at all points of public entry. It is the responsibility
of City of Holland to provide, place and maintain all signage, including
any buoys, to notify boaters of this watercraft control. This includes
all public access sites within the area described above. All buoys
must be placed as provided in a permit issued by the Department of
Natural Resources and be in conformance with Michigan's approved
Uniform Waterway Marking System. Buoys shall not be placed in a commercial
shipping channel. This watercraft control is only enforceable when
properly marked.
[Ord. No. 677; Ord. No. 849; 6-1-2016 by Ord. No. 1670; 6-7-2017 by Ord. No.
1692; 4-13-2022 by Ord. No. 1816]
On the waters of Lake Macatawa, City of Holland, Ottawa County,
it is unlawful for:
(a) The operator of a vessel less than 26 feet in length to exceed a
slow-no wake speed when within 300 feet of any shore, dock, or pierhead.
(b) The operator of a vessel 26 feet or more in length to exceed a slow-no
wake speed when within 600 feet of any shore, dock, or pierhead.
"Slow-no wake speed" means a very slow speed whereby the wake
or wash created by the vessel would be minimal.
The provisions of this regulation shall apply only to vessels
used for recreational purposes.
The boundaries of the area described above shall be marked with
signs and/or with buoys at all points of public entry. It is the responsibility
of City of Holland to provide, place and maintain all signage, including
any buoys, to notify boaters of this watercraft control. This includes
all public access sites within the area described above. All buoys
must be placed as provided in a permit issued by the Department of
Natural Resources and be in conformance with Michigan's approved
Uniform Waterway Marking System. Buoys shall not be placed in a commercial
shipping channel. This watercraft control is only enforceable when
properly marked.
[Ord. No. 1412, 5-4-2005; Ord. No. 1424, 9-21-2005; 6-1-2016 by Ord. No. 1670]
On the waters of Lake Macatawa, on that portion of the lake
located within the City of Holland and being east of a line beginning
where Thomas Avenue, as extended, intersects the water's edge and
thence north to the City's northern boundary and west of a line beginning
where Cleveland Avenue, as extended, intersects the water's edge,
and thence northwesterly to the City's northern boundary, City of
Holland, County of Ottawa, State of Michigan, it is unlawful for the
operator of a vessel, 26 feet or greater in length, to exceed a slow — no-wake
speed.
The boundaries of the area described immediately above shall
be marked with signs and with buoys. All buoys must be placed as provided
in a permit issued by the Department of Natural Resources and be in
conformance with the State Uniform Waterway Marking System.
[Ord. No. 677]
On the waters of the Macatawa River, City of Holland, County
of Ottawa, from a line where Fourth Street as extended west intersects
the water's edge and thence northeasterly to the nearest north shore,
upstream to a point 1,500 feet upstream from the North River Avenue
bridge, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow — no-wake
speed.
[Ord. No. 1028, 11-6-1991]
Within the area hereafter described, on the waters of Lake Macatawa
within the City of Holland, Ottawa County, it is unlawful for the
operator of a vessel to exceed a slow — no-wake speed.
Commencing at a point where Thomas Avenue meets the water's edge,
due north to the south side of the shipping channel, then northeast
along the south side of the shipping channel to a point of intersection
with Cleveland Avenue extended, due south along Cleveland Avenue extended
to the shore. The boundary of the area to be marked with buoys placed
pursuant to permit issued by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.