Santa Barbara County Municipal Code § 26-115 Lake—Sanitation; permitting child or animal in the water

No person shall bring any dog, cat or other pet of a species susceptible to rabies without proof of the animal's current rabies vaccination.

(Ord. No. 3708, § 1; Ord. No. 4965, § 1, 5-10-2016)

(a) To operate on Cachuma Lake a boat shall not be less than ten feet in length, measured on the centerline over the deck from point of bow to rearmost point of the hull (excluding any motor, tiller or bait tank that may be attached); nor less than forty-two inches wide at the widest point; nor less than twelve inches deep measured at the deepest point of the cockpit. The trampoline of any catamaran must be at least twelve inches above the water's surface when loaded. All boats, canoes, and kayaks are subject to inspection prior to launching. The director or designee may deny access to any boat failing to pass inspection. The director is authorized to establish cleanliness and other standards which boats must meet in order to pass and to post signs informing the public of those standards.

(b) To operate on the lake a boat must be in seaworthy, clean and sanitary condition.

(c) To operate on the lake a boat must be of standard design as determined by the community services director, deputy director or park operations manager. A raft, and/or inflatable hydro hull boat are not of standard design. Inflatable boats with two or more air chambers, floorboard, and rigid transom, and folding boats may be permitted on the lake by park personnel if such boats meet the applicable size requirements, and have a Coast Guard certificate of operation or otherwise appear seaworthy for use on the lake.

(d) All canoes, float tubes and kayaks shall be of a design determined by the community services director to be safe. The community services director or designee may issue permits authorizing the use of canoes, float tubes, and kayaks under conditions and limitations deemed appropriate by the director.

(Ord. No. 3708, § 1; Ord. No. 3732, § 1; Ord. No. 4781, § 1, 3-12-2011; Ord. No. 4833, § 1, 4-10-2012; Ord. No. 4965, § 1, 5-10-2016)

Community services personnel may inspect any boat within any county park or recreation area to assure compliance with all applicable regulations and may revoke any boat permit, decal or other evidence of inspection if found to be out of compliance. A boat which does not meet requirements upon re-inspection shall be removed from the lake unless the defect is corrected immediately.

(Ord. No. 3708, § 1; Ord. No. 4833, § 1, 4-10-2012; Ord. No. 4965, § 1, 5-10-2016)

No person shall use or operate any boat, device or craft upon Lake Cachuma in any manner which will cause body contact with water or any unsafe condition upon the water. Incidental body contact such as launching and retrieving of boats is exempt from this section.

(Ord. No. 3708, § 1; Ord. No. 4781, § 1, 3-12-2011; Ord. No. 4965, § 1, 5-10-2016)

Each boat used on Lake Cachuma shall possess sufficient buoyancy to keep the boat afloat if overturned or swamped when loaded to capacity.

(Ord. No. 3708, § 1; Ord. No. 4965, § 1, 5-10-2016)

No boat located or in operation on Lake Cachuma shall have a sink, drain, port-a-potty, holding tank or toilet unless sealed or rendered otherwise inoperable or designed in such manner that no waste can be discharged into the water.

(Ord. No. 3708, § 1; Ord. No. 4965, § 1, 5-10-2016)

The exhaust of every internal combustion engine used on any motor boat upon Lake Cachuma shall be effectively muffled at all times to prevent any excessive or unusual noise.

(Ord. No. 3708, § 1; Ord. No. 4965, § 1, 5-10-2016)

Each powered boat located or operated on Lake Cachuma shall be equipped with a power plant compatible with the hull design. No boat located or operated on Lake Cachuma shall have a motor or other means of propulsion which is beyond the safe power capability of the craft, taking into consideration the type and construction of the hull and other existing operating conditions.

(Ord. No. 3708, § 1; Ord. No. 3732, § 2; Ord. No. 4965, § 1, 5-10-2016)

The director of community services, deputy director or park operations manager may issue special permits, upon application of the owners, for boats which do not entirely conform with the boat standards of this chapter, provided such craft are seaworthy and reasonably constructed for the conditions on the lake. The director or deputy shall consider all such applications and may make such inquiries and tests as are necessary or appropriate to determine seaworthiness. Special permits may be issued subject to such reasonable conditions in respect to seating capacity, operation and the use of equipment as the director or deputy may require. Special permits may be revoked and given no effect whatever upon failure to comply with prescribed conditions. The decision of the director of community services regarding the issuance or denial of a special permit and the conditions attached shall be conclusive and final. The director of community services may prescribe fees for the issuance of special decals and permits for operation on the lake.

(Ord. No. 3708, § 1; Ord. No. 4781, § 1, 3-12-2011; Ord. No. 4833, § 1, 4-10-2012; Ord. No. 4965, § 1, 5-10-2016)

Any person having, using or operating a boat on Lake Cachuma shall abide by the applicable sections of the California Harbors and Navigations Code, the Vehicle Code, the Health and Safety Code, Water Code, Administrative Code and Coast Guard Regulations.

(Ord. No. 3708, § 1; Ord. No. 4965, § 1, 5-10-2016)

A boat permit or decal is required for all boat operations on the lake. No person shall maintain or operate any boat on Lake Cachuma except pursuant to a properly issued permit or decal and in compliance with all conditions, requirements and regulations. A permit must be affixed to the boat before entering the water.

(Ord. No. 3708, § 1; Ord. No. 4965, § 1, 5-10-2016)

(a) No person shall operate any boat on Lake Cachuma in excess of a speed that is safe, taking into account the conditions of other use on the lake, weather, visibility and the conditions of the boat.

(b) No person shall operate a power boat in excess of forty miles an hour on Lake Cachuma.

(c) No person shall operate any boat on Lake Cachuma in excess of five miles per hour within two hundred feet of a boat dock, ramp, log barrier, beach or within one hundred feet of any boat which is not under way.

(d) No person shall operate a boat in excess of three miles an hour within the Cachuma Lake harbor log lines.

(Ord. No. 3708, § 1; Ord. No. 4781, § 1, 3-12-2011; Ord. No. 4965, § 1, 5-10-2016)

The park operations manager of the Lake Cachuma Recreation Area is authorized to designate restricted speed zones for the lake as deemed appropriate for the convenience and safety of park users. The park operations manager shall post or otherwise mark or communicate the restricted speed zones. No person shall operate any boat in violation of the restricted speed zones established pursuant to this section.

(Ord. No. 3708, § 1; Ord. No. 4781, § 1, 3-12-2011; Ord. No. 4965, § 1, 5-10-2016)

The park operations manager of Lake Cachuma Recreation Area may establish hours of operation for lake recreation use. No person shall operate or occupy any boat on Lake Cachuma except during the authorized hours of operation.

(Ord. No. 3708, § 1; Ord. No. 4781, § 1, 3-12-2011; Ord. No. 4965, § 1, 5-10-2016)

No person shall launch any boat on Lake Cachuma except at an approved launching area designated by the park operations manager of the Lake Cachuma Recreation Area.

(Ord. No. 3708, § 1; Ord. No. 4781, § 1, 3-12-2011; Ord. No. 4965, § 1, 5-10-2016)

It is unlawful to land any boat except at an approved dock site or other area specifically designated a boat landing site by the park operations manager of the Lake Cachuma Recreation Area.

(Ord. No. 3708, § 1; Ord. No. 3732, § 3; Ord. No. 4781, § 1, 3-12-2011; Ord. No. 4965, § 1, 5-10-2016)

It is unlawful to keep or store any boat on the premises of the Lake Cachuma Recreation Area except in areas designated by the park department for that purpose.

(Ord. No. 3708, § 1; Ord. No. 4965, § 1, 5-10-2016)

No person shall operate or permit any operation of any boat to carry out water sport activities e.g. towing or pulling a water skier, tubing, wake boarding etc. on or in the Lake Cachuma Recreation Area.

(Ord. No. 3708, § 1; Ord. No. 4965, § 1, 5-10-2016)

It is unlawful to operate, occupy or load any boat within Lake Cachuma beyond the safe carrying capacity of such boat.

(Ord. No. 3708, § 1; Ord. No. 4965, § 1, 5-10-2016)

No person shall operate any boat on Lake Cachuma or allow or permit a minor child under twelve years of age to remain in a boat on the lake unless such child is wearing a Coast Guard approved child's vest type life preserver.

(Ord. No. 3708, § 1; Ord. No. 4781, § 1, 3-12-2011; Ord. No. 4965, § 1, 5-10-2016)

No person shall tie any boat to, or mutilate, damage or move from position any buoy, connecting line, chain or cable placed, installed or present within the Lake Cachuma Recreation Area.

(Ord. No. 3708, § 1; Ord. No. 4965, § 1, 5-10-2016)

No person shall take, use or operate any boat, vessel or other craft within the Lake Cachuma Recreation Area without the specific consent of the owner or person in charge thereof. No person shall aid, abet or assist the taking, use or occupation of any boat, craft or other vessel without the consent of the owner or person in charge thereof.

(Ord. No. 3708, § 1; Ord. No. 4965, § 1, 5-10-2016)

Fishing boats which are trolling shall display a white flag not less than two feet square to give adequate warning of such boat's trolling activities. It shall be unlawful for any person to operate within two hundred fifty feet of the stern of any fishing boat trolling or displaying a white flag indicating trolling activities, so as to avoid fouling the trolling lines.

(Ord. No. 3708, § 1; Ord. No. 4965, § 1, 5-10-2016)

(a) No person shall operate any boat within the Lake Cachuma Recreation Area under conditions in which his judgment or abilities are impaired by reason of lack of experience, physical or mental disability, influence of alcohol, drugs or other chemicals.

(b) No person shall aid, assist, abet or permit any person to operate any boat under his charge or control or to authorize anyone to operate a boat under his charge and control under circumstances which indicate that that person is incapable of operating such craft for any reason, including inexperience, physical or mental disability or the influence of alcohol, drugs or other chemicals.

(Ord. No. 3708, § 1; Ord. No. 4965, § 1, 5-10-2016)

It shall be unlawful for any person to participate or engage in any boat regatta, race, tournament or exhibition in the Lake Cachuma Recreation Area without approval of the park operations manager.

(Ord. No. 3708, § 1; Ord. No. 4781, § 1, 3-12-2011; Ord. No. 4965, § 1, 5-10-2016)

No person shall operate any boat, vessel or craft for hire, fee, or in any commercial context; or engage in sales promotion activities of any kind within the recreation area without approval of the director of community services, or deputy director.

(Ord. No. 3708, § 1; Ord. No. 4833, § 1, 4-10-2012; Ord. No. 4965, § 1, 5-10-2016)

It is unlawful to install any private mooring facility or dock within any recreation area without the prior written consent of the director of parks. No person shall moor, attach or place any boat, craft or other vessel along or on any private mooring within the Lake Cachuma Recreation Area without the consent of the park operations manager.

(Ord. No. 3708, § 1; Ord. No. 4781, § 1, 3-12-2011; Ord. No. 4965, § 1, 5-10-2016)

No person shall leave or park any trailer in the Lake Cachuma boat trailer lot after the posted closing hours.

(Ord. No. 3708, § 1; Ord. No. 4965, § 1, 5-10-2016)

No person shall wade, swim or immerse his or her body in the water of the Lake Cachuma Recreation Area or in any of the streams tributary to the lake. No person shall engage in any water skiing, aquaplane or other activities which involve placing the body of the participant in the waters of the Lake Cachuma Recreation Area.

(Ord. No. 3708, § 1; Ord. No. 4965, § 1, 5-10-2016)

No person shall permit any child or animal under his supervision to have bodily contact with the water of the Lake Cachuma Recreation Area or any creeks tributary to the lake.

(Ord. No. 3708, § 1; Ord. No. 4965, § 1, 5-10-2016)

No person shall clean any fish within the Lake Cachuma Recreation Area except at places designated for such purpose by the park operations manager.

(Ord. No. 3708, § 1; Ord. No. 4781, § 1, 3-12-2011; Ord. No. 4965, § 1, 5-10-2016)

No person shall permit any animal or pet under their supervision to make contact with or enter the waters of Lake Cachuma. Pets are allowed in boats, however, no contact with the lake is allowed.

(Ord. No. 3708, § 1; Ord. No. 4781, § 1, 3-12-2011; Ord. No. 4965, § 1, 5-10-2016)

No person shall allow any waste from boat washing to discharge into Lake Cachuma or along the shore of the lake except into a waste disposal system that has been approved by the director of community services, or deputy director.

(Ord. No. 3708, § 1; Ord. No. 4833, § 1, 4-10-2012; Ord. No. 4965, § 1, 5-10-2016)

No person shall bring, carry, receive or cause to be brought into the Lake Cachuma Recreation Area any fish, amphibian or aquatic plant species from any place for any purpose or use except for baits listed in the California Sports Fishing Regulations for this area under Bait Fish Provisions, without the express approval of the Department of Fish and Game and the Director of Community Services.

(Ord. No. 3708, § 1; Ord. No. 4833, § 1, 4-10-2012; Ord. No. 4965, § 1, 5-10-2016)

No person shall operate any boat, craft or other vessel within two thousand feet of the Cachuma Dam, or within one thousand seven hundred fifty feet of the intake of Tecolote Tunnel within the Lake Cachuma Recreation Area.

(Ord. No. 3708, § 1; Ord. No. 4965, § 1, 5-10-2016)

No person shall operate any boat, craft or other vessel within any area designated by buoys or markers as a prohibited area or posted on the bulletin board at the ramp as a prohibited area within the Lake Cachuma Recreation Area.

(Ord. No. 3708, § 1; Ord. No. 4965, § 1, 5-10-2016)