Chapter 10 — SCOTTS FLAT LAKE

Vessels operated on those waters of Scotts Flat Lake situated in the County of Nevada shall be subject to the restrictions provided in this Section.

(Ord. 2530. (10/24/2023))

The maximum speed of any vessel on the waters of Scotts Flat Lake, not otherwise indicated, is forty-five (45) miles per hour from official sunrise to official sunset.

The maximum speed from official sunset to official sunrise during weekdays is ten (10) miles per hour.

(Ord. 2530. (10/24/2023))

Flat Wake Zones. The maximum speed of any vessel in the speed zone areas designated below is five (5) miles per hour, which are identified and defined as "flat wake" zones.

A.

Within Deer Creek inlet.

B.

Within the west side marina and launch area.

C.

Within two hundred (200') feet of Cascade Shores launch area.

(Ord. 2530. (10/24/2023))

The operation of any boat or watercraft while aquaplaning, including while towing water skiers, shall be in a counter-clockwise direction around the lake, as shown on Chartlet.

(Ord. 2530. (10/24/2023))

A.

The Chartlet included at the end of this Section, indicating speed zones and restricted areas, shall constitute an integral part of this Section, and shall be known as the "SCOTTS FLAT LAKE USE RESTRICTION CHARTLET."

B.

Said Chartlet shall be posted at all boat entries to Scotts Flat Lake. Copies shall be made available at the Nevada County Sheriff's Office.

(Ord. 2530. (10/24/2023))

These restrictions do not apply to marked enforcement vessels operated by the County of Nevada nor to vessels operated by any governmental entity. Any exceptions other than those above must be sanctioned by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Nevada.

(Ord. 2530. (10/24/2023))

The speed zone and area restrictions of this Section shall be in full force and effect when marked pursuant to the California Waterway Marking System, Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 14 §§ 7000—7009.

(Ord. 2530. (10/24/2023))

The provisions of this Section do not preclude the operation of Cal. Code Harb. & Nav. § 655.2 in those areas of Scotts Flat Lake not marked pursuant to this Section.

(Ord. 2530. (10/24/2023))

Amendments to this Section pertaining to speed zones and restricted areas shall not be effective until marked and distributed in Chartlet form under the provisions of governing "Chartlet" and "Implementation" contained in Sections 10.10.050 and 10.10.070 within this Chapter.

(Ord. 2530. (10/24/2023))

Scotts Flat Lake is hereby designated a special use area for the purpose of prohibiting the use of personal watercraft on Scotts Flat Lake. Personal watercraft, as defined in Cal. Harb. & Nav. Code § 651, shall be prohibited from operating on Scotts Flat Lake. Personal watercraft shall include, but not be limited to, any vessel thirteen (13') feet in length or less, propelled by machinery, that is designed to be operated by a person sitting, standing, or kneeling on the vessel, rather than in the conventional manner of sitting or standing inside the vessel. Personal watercraft shall include jet skis, Wave Runners, Sea-Doos, and other recreational personal watercraft. This Section shall not apply to any type of fishing boat, sailboat, yacht, recreational, or water-ski boat, or any boat of a similar nature and purpose.

(Ord. 2530. (10/24/2023))

Use of the shoreline at Scotts Flat Lake shall be restricted to day use only, except for those areas designated for overnight camping. Day use is defined as that period of time between official sunrise and official sunset. Overnight camping, mooring of boats (except in designated areas), and all campfires shall be prohibited with the exception of those portions of the Scotts Flat Lake which are designated for overnight use.

Scotts Flat Lake Use Restriction Chartlet

(Ord. 2530. (10/24/2023))