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Earlier editions: 2026-07

Title 13 — Public Property

Huntington Beach Municipal Code Ch. 13.40 Swimming Rules

Huntington Beach Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Huntington Beach

Cite as: Huntington Beach Municipal Code Chapter 13.40 · Text as of 2026-10-04

§ 13.40.010. Vessels Prohibited.

No person shall operate, drive, propel or permit to drift into the protected swimming area any vessel.

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§ 13.40.020. Designation of Swimming Zones.

The City Council, by resolution, may designate zones in water areas contiguous or adjoining water frontage areas owned, leased or controlled by the City within which swimming is allowed. The limits of all swimming zones so designated shall be posted by appropriate signs or markings.

(1430-9/68)

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§ 13.40.030. Diving or Jumping From Public Property.

No person shall dive, jump or enter into the water from or immediately in front of any bridge, pier, wharf, dock, float, bulkhead, seawall, groin, jetty, natural rock formations or any other place, or object not specifically designated for the purpose of diving, jumping or entering into the water.

(1430-9/68)

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