Nevada County Municipal Code Ch. 8 Lake of the Pines

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

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

The maximum speed of any vessel on the waters of Lake of the Pines not otherwise restricted to five (5) miles per hour, as set forth in this Section, 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 five (5) miles per hour.

The maximum speed on weekends and holidays between official sunset and 7:00 a.m. is five (5) miles per hour.

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

Flat Wake Zones. For the purpose of this Section, flat wake zones are those portions of Lake of the Pines lying between the shore and the five (5) miles per hour buoys. The maximum speed of any vessel within a flat wake zone is five (5) miles per hour. Flat wake zones are identified in the Chartlet. All aquaplaning is prohibited within ten (10') feet of any buoy.

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

Swim Areas. Swim areas are roped off at the Main Beach, Shadow Cove Park Beach, Sandy Point Park Beach, Southshore Park Beach, Green Valley Park Beach, and Sun Terrace Park Beach. Vessels, except non-powered lifeguard boats, are prohibited within these areas. Swim areas are identified in the Chartlet.

(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 OF THE PINES USE RESTRICTION CHARTLET."

B. Said Chartlet shall be made available to all Lake of the Pines Association members and shall be posted at significant access points to the lake.

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

These restrictions do not apply to marked law enforcement vessels operated by the County of Nevada or governmental entity, or to the Lake of the Pines Association marked security vessels.

(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))

It is the intent of the County of Nevada by adoption of this Chapter to fully regulate the time-of-day, speed zones, and special use areas upon all portions of the lake as authorized by Cal. Harb. & Nav. Code § 660.

(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 10.08.050 and 10.08.070 within this Chapter.

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

The operation of any boat or watercraft while aquaplaning or towing shall be in a counter-clockwise direction around the lake as shown on the Chartlet.

Lake of the Pines Use Restriction Chartlet

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