Lakeport Municipal Code Art. I Piers, Floats And Boat Launching Ramps

It is found and determined that the public health, safety and welfare of all the citizens of the city require that the use and enjoyment of city piers, floats and launching ramps located on Clear Lake be regulated as follows in this article.

(Ord. 778 § 1(part), 1996)

Fishing or swimming is not permitted on, to or from the piers or floats immediately adjacent to the Third Street and Fifth Street boat launching ramps.

(Ord. 778 § 1(1), 1996)

Docking at all piers or floats, except the floats located adjacent to the Third Street and Fifth Street ramps, is permitted for public use and convenience from five a.m. until midnight; docking is prohibited between the hours of midnight and five a.m.

(Ord. 778 § 1(2), 1996)

It is unlawful for any person or persons to camp, or to occupy overnight between the hours of midnight and five a.m., any public piers, floats or related facilities along the boundaries of the waterfront of the city.

(Ord. 778 § 1(3), 1996)

Docking at the piers or floats located adjacent to the Third Street and Fifth Street ramps will only be permitted as follows:

The sides of said piers or floats which are adjacent to the ramps, and which are painted green in color, are reserved for public use and enjoyment; each user is limited to a maximum ten-minute docking period.

(Ord. 778 § 1(4), 1996)

Parking a vehicle or boat on either the Third Street or Fifth Street ramps, or blocking vehicle or boat access thereto, for more than ten minutes is prohibited.

(Ord. 778 § 1(5), 1996)

Exceptions to this article may be made for special events that have been approved in advance by the city council.

(Ord. 778 § 1(6), 1996)

Any violation of this article is an infraction punishable by a fine not to exceed two hundred dollars for each violation.

(Ord. 778 § 1(7), 1996)