The provisions of this chapter are applicable to and govern
all public waters, including, but not limited to, lakes and rivers,
or portions thereof, situated within the boundaries of the city over
which the city has police power jurisdiction, either exclusively or
concurrently with the United States or the state, or both, insofar
as the provisions of this chapter do not conflict with applicable
statutes or regulations of the United States or the state; provided,
however, the provisions of this chapter shall not be held to apply
to documented vessels and their tows.
(Ord. 21-5 § 5)
It is unlawful for any person to operate a boat, vehicle or
other motive power which is pulling or towing any aquaplane or water
skier, or for any person to ride any aquaplane or water ski, between
sunset and sunrise.
(Ord. 21-5 § 5)
It is unlawful for any person to swim in any area designated
as a non-swimming area, or more than two hundred feet from the shore,
or outside the boundaries of a marked swimming area, or in a location
or in such a manner as to create a hazardous or dangerous condition
to the swimmer or any other person or object; provided, however, the
provisions of this section shall not be construed to limit diving
with the aid of diving equipment such as suits or SCUBA equipment
when areas for such activity are properly marked.
(Ord. 21-5 § 5)
It is unlawful for any person to pollute as described in Section
8.40.010 of this code while engaged in the activities described in this chapter.
(Ord. 21-5 § 5)
The city manager or their designee shall enforce the provisions
of this chapter.
(Ord. 21-5 § 5)
All violations of the provisions of this chapter are punishable as either infractions or misdemeanors as set forth in Chapter
1.12 of this code. In addition, violations of this chapter are declared to be a public nuisance and may be cited and abated pursuant to Title
19 of this code and Chapter 3 of the
Harbors and Navigation Code.
(Ord. 21-5 § 5)