Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 10 — PUBLIC LANDS, WATERWAYS, AND WATERCRAFT
Nevada County Municipal Code Ch. 12 Combie Lake
Nevada County Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Nevada County
Cite as: Nevada County Municipal Code Chapter 12 · Text as of 2026-10-04
Section 10.12.010 - Boating Regulations—Combie Lake.¶
Vessels operated on those waters of Combie Lake situated in the County of Nevada shall be subject to the restrictions provided in this Section.
(Ord. 2530. (10/24/2023))
Section 10.12.020 - Maximum Speeds.¶
The maximum speed of any vessel on the waters of Combie 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 10.12.030 - Speed Zones.¶
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.
Both coves on the north side of the Lake or on each side of the launch ramp on the Nevada County side.
(Ord. 2530. (10/24/2023))
Section 10.12.040 - 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 the Chartlet.
(Ord. 2530. (10/24/2023))
Section 10.12.050 - 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 "COMBIE LAKE RESTRICTION CHARTLET."
B. Said Chartlet shall be posted at all boat entries to Combie Lake in Nevada County. Copies shall be made available at the Nevada County Sheriff's Office.
(Ord. 2530. (10/24/2023))
Section 10.12.060 - 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 10.12.070 - Implementation.¶
The speed zone and area restrictions of this Chapter 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 10.12.080 - Non-Marked Areas.¶
The provisions of this Chapter do not preclude the operation of Cal. Harb. & Nav. Code § 655.2 in those areas of Combie Lake not marked pursuant to this Section.
(Ord. 2530. (10/24/2023))
Section 10.12.090 - 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 10.12.050 and 10.12.070 within this Chapter.
Combie Lake Use Restriction Chartlet
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(Ord. 2530. (10/24/2023))
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