The rules and regulations contained in this title shall be known
as "Regulations for use of Marin Municipal Water District Lands" and
may be referred to as such, or as "land use regulations." Except as
otherwise provided, the provisions of this title shall apply to all
district-owned lands including both active watershed lands and contiguous
buffer properties.
(Ord. 267 §2, 1987)
These land use regulations are adopted to assure effective stewardship,
protection and management of district lands and to govern use of said
lands in a fashion consistent with criteria set forth in the district's
Mt. Tamalpais Watershed Management Policy.
(Ord. 267 §2, 1987; Ord. 422 §2, 2011)
The land use regulations enacted in this title are authorized
by the California Water Code Section 71660.
(Ord. 267 §2, 1987)
Designated district employees shall have the authority to enforce
these regulations and to revoke the permit of any person in violation
of these regulations. These regulations may also be enforced by other
law enforcement officials.
(Ord. 267 §2, 1987)
District lands are open to the public for recreational use,
in accordance with the provisions of these regulations, during daylight
hours only, beginning thirty minutes before sunrise and ending thirty
minutes after sunset. Persons using district lands shall have a revocable
license subject to compliance with all applicable federal, state,
county and district laws and regulations.
(Ord. 267 §2, 1987; Ord. 388 §1, 1999)
All or any portion of district lands may be closed to the public
or have public uses restricted during an emergency or for health,
safety, maintenance or watershed management purposes.
(Ord. 267 §2, 1987)
Admission charges or fees may be charged by the district for
permits to gain entrance to or otherwise use district lands. Charges
for permits shall be determined by the board of directors from time
to time. Permits are not transferable and may be revoked for failure
to comply with any provision of the permit or applicable portions
of these regulations. Permits must be carried while on district lands
and shown upon request to district personnel or otherwise displayed
as directed.
(Ord. 267 §2, 1987)
Violations of the following land use regulations are misdemeanors
punishable by imprisonment in the Marin County jail for a period not
to exceed six months, or by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars,
or both:
(1)
Defacement
of district property, pursuant to Section 9.02.03;
(2)
Use,
possession or discharge of firearms, weapons, or fireworks, pursuant
to Sections 9.02.11 and 9.07.02;
(3)
Creation
of fire hazards, pursuant to Section 9.07.01;
(4)
Being
under the influence of intoxicating beverages or dangerous drugs,
pursuant to Section 9.02.19(3);
(5)
Remaining
on or reentering district lands after an authorized district employee
has specifically withdrawn consent for said person to use such lands,
pursuant to Section 9.02.21.
(Ord. 267 §2, 1987; Ord. 388 §1, 1999; Ord. 422 §3, 2011)
Any violation of these regulations occurring on more than one
calendar day shall constitute a separate offense.
(Ord. 267 §2, 1987)
The district may impound any animal, property or equipment found
to be in violation of these regulations. Items shall be disposed of
according to law.
(Ord. 267 §2, 1987)
These regulations shall not apply to employees of the district
engaged in and acting within the scope of their authorized duties.
The district, at its sole discretion, may grant written exemption
to all or any portion of these land use regulations by special use
permit, contract or lease; however, written exemptions shall be limited
to uses consistent with the purpose of these regulations and shall
not violate any provision of federal, state or county law or regulation.
(Ord. 267 §2, 1987)
