Gridley Municipal Code Ch. 9.32 Regulation of Activities at the City Boat Ramp

Facilities covered by this chapter include the boat ramp, fishing area and shooting range, which facilities occupy a strip of land between the city-operated sewer plant and the Feather River and located approximately three (3) miles east of the City of Gridley, being annexed into the city through a non-contiguous annexation. As used in this chapter, the "fishing area" shall refer to the fishing area, boat ramp and shooting range as described above.

A. Access to the fishing area shall only be allowed by permit in accordance with city regulations now existing or which may be established in the future. City Council may establish by resolution a fee for a permit to access the fishing area.

(Ord 695, 2000)

B. The only permitted uses at the fishing area are:

1. Fishing, including parking while fishing;

2. Boat launching, including parking of vehicles and boat trailer;

3. Parking in designated areas while using the shooting range under the supervision of North Valley Shooters (the lessee of the shooting range from the city) , or by the Gridley Police Department.

C. It shall be a violation of this chapter for any person to use the fishing area:

1. For any uses not described above;

2. For any purpose inconsistent with the terms and conditions of any permit which the city issues for use of the fishing area.

It shall be a violation of this chapter for any person to conduct or participate in any of the following uses or activities at the fishing area:

A. To start or maintain an open fire.

B. To swim within fifty (50) feet of the boat launch area.

C. To discharge any firearm other than at the designated shooting range under the supervision of North Valley Shooters or the Gridley Police Department.

D. To engage in any camping activities (which for the purposes of this chapter includes erection of tents or any other temporary living structure).

E. To consume an alcoholic beverage or have in ones possession an open container containing an alcoholic beverage.

F. To litter or otherwise dump refuse in any area other than designated city receptacles.

G. To leave the gate to the fishing area. unlocked.

A. Any person violating the provisions of sections 9.32.020 or 9.32.030 shall be guilty of an infraction and upon conviction thereof shall be fined not less than fifty dollars ($50) nor more than two hundred and fifty dollars ($250) for a first offense.

B. Any person convicted of a second or subsequent violation of this chapter may be cited as an infraction or may be charged with a misdemeanor. Upon a second or subsequent conviction of this chapter, a person found guilty thereof may be fined in an amount not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500) in addition to any other penalty authorized by law.