Nevada County Municipal Code Ch. 4 Rollins Reservoir

Vessels operated on those waters of Rollins Reservoir situated in the County of Nevada and those same waterways shared with the County of Placer, shall be subject to the restrictions in this Section.

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

The maximum speed of any vessel on the waters of Rollins Reservoir, not otherwise indicated, is fifty (50) miles per hour during those hours from official sunrise to official sunset, and ten (10) miles per hour during those hours from official sunset to official sunrise.

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

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

A. Launch And Mooring Areas.

Orchard Springs;

Mouth of Greenhorn Inlet;

Peninsula Launch Ramp Area.

B. Fishing Areas.

Head of Greenhorn Creek;

Head of Bear River.

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

Swim Areas. Vessels, except non-powered lifeguard boats, rafts, canoes and paddleboats, are prohibited within the following swim areas:

Greenhorn Inlet;

Peninsula Campground Launch Area;

Orchard Springs.

(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 "ROLLINS RESERVOIR USE RESTRICTION CHARTLET."

B. Restrictions shown on portions of Rollins Reservoir situated in Placer County are shown for informational purposes only.

C. Said Chartlet shall be posted at all boat entries to Rollins Reservoir in Nevada County, and copies shall be made available to the general public at Marinas, and at the Nevada County Sheriff Office.

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

These restrictions do not apply to marked enforcement vessels sanctioned by the Counties of Nevada or Placer, to vessels operated by any governmental entity or to vessels participating in a race 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. Harb. & Nav. Code § 655.2 in those areas of Rollins 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 sections governing this "Chartlet" and "Implementation" contained in Sections 10.04.050 and 10.04.070 within this Chapter.

(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 the Chartlet.

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

Use of the beach area at the Greenhorn Creek Inlet shall be restricted to day use only. Day Use is defined as that period of time between official sunrise and official sunset. The beach area is more specifically identified as that portion of land extending from the water level of Rollins Lake to one hundred (100) yards inland. Inlet shall be restricted to day use only. No campfires shall be allowed at any time.

Rollins Reservoir Use Restrictions Chartlet

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