Nevada County Municipal Code Ch. 5 Lake Wildwood

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

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

The maximum speed of any vessel on the waters of Lake Wildwood, 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.

The maximum speed on weekends and holidays between sunset and 8:00 a.m. is ten (10) miles per hour.

At any time of heavy use or other conditions affecting public safety or convenience, the Sheriff of Nevada County or their designee, may put a special maximum speed limit of five (5) miles per hour into effect on the entirety of the lake. Said special maximum speed limit shall become effective upon the flying of a red flag from the Marina Yardarm accompanied by public address announcements notifying boaters that the restriction is in effect. The Sheriff may authorize the Lake Wildwood Association to make such notice and announcements at times the special speed limit is in effect.

(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 the Marina or within two hundred (200') feet of its entrance.

B. Waters of the Wildwood Creek Inlet South of Pine Island.

C. Waters of the Deer Creek Inlet East of the channel entrance adjacent to Forest Circle park.

D. All waters within one hundred (100') feet of shoreline or designated swim areas.

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

Swim Areas. Vessels, except non-powered lifeguard boats, are prohibited within these areas. Swim areas are roped off at Commodore Park (two), Meadow Park, Explorer Park and Vista Park Beaches.

(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 "LAKE WILDWOOD USE RESTRICTION CHARTLET."

B. Said Chartlet shall be posted at the Boat Launch and Marina entrance to Lake Wildwood, and copies shall be made available to all Lake Wildwood Association members by mail. Additional copies will be made available at entry gates, at the Marina and at the Nevada County Sheriff Office.

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

These restrictions do not apply to marked enforcement vessels operated by the County of Nevada, to vessels operated by any governmental entity or to the Lake Wildwood Security Patrol Vessel. 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. Harb. & Nav. Code § 655.2 in those areas of Lake Wildwood 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 governing the "Chartlet" and "Implementation" contained in Sections 10.05.050 and 10.05.070 of 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))

It shall be unlawful for any person to swim within one hundred (100') feet of, or stand, walk or sit on the spillway of Lake Wildwood Dam.

Lake Wildwood Use Restriction Chartlet

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