The purpose of this article is to deal with temporary conditions arising on the County's waterways which pose serious risks to persons.
(SCC 533 § 5, 1983)
The authority to designate an emergency condition is vested in the sheriff of Sacramento County. The sheriff shall contact adjoining counties and other concerned agencies as soon as possible to report the emergency condition and to confirm the designation.
Any designation or emergency conditions shall be in effect no longer than seven days unless extended by the Board of Supervisors and approved by all other appropriate agencies.
(SCC 533 § 5, 1983)
The designation must contain an identifying description of the area, a brief statement of the conditions constituting an emergency and the type or types of restrictions to be placed upon the use of the area.
(SCC 533 § 5, 1983)
The designation of emergency conditions may order the closure of an area to the use of power vessels, vessels without power, floating devices, swimming, waterskiing or any other water-oriented activity subject to local control, including the use of launching areas.
(SCC 533 § 5, 1983)
Upon the designation of an emergency condition as provided for in Section 2, the sheriff shall close the area to the type of use designated.
(SCC 533 § 5, 1983)
In the event the provisions of this article conflict with the provisions of Chapter 2.46 of the Sacramento County Code, the latter shall prevail.
(SCC 533 § 5, 1983)