Title 10 — PUBLIC LANDS, WATERWAYS, AND WATERCRAFT
Chapter 11 — SPAULDING LAKE
Nevada County Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-02 · Nevada County
Section 10.11.010 - Boating Regulations—Spaulding Lake.¶
Vessels operated on those waters of Spaulding Lake situated in the County of Nevada shall be subject to the restrictions provided in this Section.
(Ord. 2530. (10/24/2023))
Section 10.11.020 - Maximum Speeds.¶
The maximum speed of any vessel on the waters of Spaulding Lake, not otherwise indicated, is thirty-five (35) 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))
Section 10.11.030 - Speed Zone.¶
Flat Wake Zone. The maximum speed of any vessel in the speed zone area set forth below is five (5) miles per hour, which is identified and defined as a "flat wake" zone.
A Within two hundred (200') feet of boat launch ramp, dams or operating facilities of Pacific Gas and Electric Company.
(Ord. 2530. (10/24/2023))
Section 10.11.040 - Aquaplaning and Water-Skiing Restriction.¶
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))
Section 10.11.050 - Chartlet.¶
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 "SPAULDING LAKE USE RESTRICTION CHARTLET."
B.
Said Chartlet shall be posted at all boat entries to Spaulding Lake. Copies shall be made available at the Nevada County Sheriff's Office.
(Ord. 2530. (10/24/2023))
Section 10.11.060 - Exceptions.¶
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))
Section 10.11.070 - Implementation.¶
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))
Section 10.11.080 - Non-Marked Areas.¶
The provisions of this Section do not preclude the operation of Cal. Harb. & Nav. Code § 655.2 in those areas of Spaulding Lake not marked pursuant to this Section.
(Ord. 2530. (10/24/2023))
Section 10.11.090 - Amendments.¶
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 sections governing "Chartlet" and "Implementation" contained in Sections 10.11.050 and 10.11.070 within this Chapter.
Spaulding Lake Use Restriction Chartlet
(Ord. 2530. (10/24/2023))
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