Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 10 — PUBLIC LANDS, WATERWAYS, AND WATERCRAFT
Nevada County Municipal Code Ch. 13 Jackson Meadows Reservoir
Nevada County Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Nevada County
Cite as: Nevada County Municipal Code Chapter 13 · Text as of 2026-10-04
Section 10.13.010 - Boating Regulations—Jackson Meadows Reservoir.¶
Vessels operated on those waters of Jackson Meadows Reservoir situated in the County of Nevada shall be subject to the restrictions in this Section.
(Ord. 2530. (10/24/2023))
Section 10.13.020 - Maximum Speeds.¶
The maximum speed of any vessel on the waters of Jackson Meadows Reservoir, 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 is ten (10) miles per hour.
(Ord. 2530. (10/24/2023))
Section 10.13.030 - Speed Zones.¶
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 defined as a "flat wake" zone.
Within two hundred (200') feet or within the cove area known as Woodcamp Boat Launch.
(Ord. 2530. (10/24/2023))
Section 10.13.040 - 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 10.13.050 - 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 "Jackson Meadows Reservoir Restriction Chartlet."
B. Said Chartlet shall be posted at all boat entries to Jackson Meadows Reservoir in Nevada County. Copies shall be made available at the Nevada County Sheriff's Office.
(Ord. 2530. (10/24/2023))
Section 10.13.060 - Exceptions.¶
These restrictions do not apply to any marked enforcement vessels sanctioned by any governmental entity.
(Ord. 2530. (10/24/2023))
Section 10.13.070 - Non-Marked Areas.¶
The provisions of this Section do not preclude the operation of Cal. Harb. & Nav. Code § 655.2 in those areas of Jackson Meadows Reservoir not marked pursuant to this Section.
(Ord. 2530. (10/24/2023))
Section 10.13.080 - 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 governing "Chartlet" contained in Section 10.13.050 within this Chapter.
Jackson Meadows Reservoir Use Restriction Chartlet
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(Ord. 2530. (10/24/2023))
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