Carlsbad Municipal Code Ch. 11.40 Bridges

The purpose of this chapter is to protect the public health and safety by prohibiting jumping, diving and fishing from public bridges.

(Ord. NS-382 § 1, 1996)

Wherever the following words, terms or phrases are used in this chapter, they shall be construed as defined in the following subsections unless from the context in which the word, term, or phrase is used, a different meaning is specifically defined or intended.

"Bridge"

means any portion of a public road or right-of-way which crosses water or land at an elevation higher than the water or land on a structure with a single or multiple span with a total length of 20 feet or more.

"Public property"

means any bridge, road or crossing which is owned by the City of Carlsbad.

(Ord. NS-382 § 1, 1996)

It is unlawful for any person to jump, dive or fish from any bridge located on public property where prohibited by signs posted thereon, excepting the bridge on north Carlsbad Boulevard over the Buena Vista Lagoon.

(Ord. NS-382 § 1, 1996)

Any person who violates any provision of this chapter is guilty of an infraction except for the fourth or each additional violation of a provision within one year which shall be a misdemeanor. Penalties for violation of this chapter shall be as designated in Section 1.08.010.

(Ord. NS-382 § 1, 1996)

If any section, subsection, sentence, clause phrase or part if this chapter is for any reason is held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the final decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining parts of this chapter. The City Council declares that it would have adopted this chapter and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or parts thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsection, clauses, phrases, or parts be declared invalid or unconstitutional.

(Ord. NS-382 § 1, 1996)