Yuba County Municipal Code Ch. 8.77 Star Bend Boat Launch and Day Use Area

(Repealed August 28, 2007(Ordinance No. 1418), Reenacted by Ord. No. 1508)

The Star Bend Boat Launch and Day Use Area shall be used and maintained for the benefit and entertainment of the public generally, subject, however, to the restrictions and limitations contained in this chapter and such other regulations (including requirements for permits and the fees therefore) as the Board of Supervisors may adopt hereafter by resolution. The regulations set forth in this chapter shall apply to and be in full force and effect at Star Bend which is under the jurisdiction and control of the County. The regulations shall govern the use of such park and the observance of these regulations shall be a condition under which the public may use the park and recreation areas. (Ord. #1237)

(Ord. No. 1508)

Star Bend Boat Launch and Day Use Area. As used herein, the term "Star Bend" shall include that area within the County of Yuba, State of California, and more particularly described as follows:

Parcel 1:

Portion of Lots 1 in Block 1 and a portion of Lot 16 in Block 36, as shown upon the map entitled, "Arboga Colony No. 2," on file in the office of the County Recorder of the County of Yuba, State of California in Book 2 of Maps, page 15 and being more particularly described as follows:

Beginning at a point on the line between lots 15 and 16 in said Block 36, which point is South 184.5 feet from an iron pin at the Northwest corner of the Southwest quarter of said Lot 16; thence South 49° 30' East 1006.1 feet, thence South 24° 19' 30" West 281.4 feet to the Northerly bank to the intersection of the Westerly line of said Lot 1; thence North along the westerly line of said Lot 1 and Lot 16, a distance of 850 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning, containing 9 acres, more or less.

Parcel 2:

An easement 50 feet in width for public use and access over and across the following described parcel which is located in Lot 1 of Block 1 hereinbefore referred to:

Beginning at the Southeast corner of Lot 16, Block 36; thence West 766.97 feet along South line of Lot 16 to a square iron stake; thence South 45° 01' 30" East 361.68 feet to the true point of beginning; thence South 56 degrees 57' 30" East 137.55 feet; thence South 33° 02' 40" West 200 feet, more or less, to the Northerly bank of Feather River; thence Northerly along the high water line of the Feather River, a distance of 185 feet, more or less; thence North 24° 19' 30" East 170 feet, more or less; thence North 24° 19' 30" East 111.43 feet; thence South 81° 51 East to the point of beginning.

(Ord. No. 1508)

The Board of Supervisors may by resolution adopt regulations and policies with respect to the use of Star Bend. It shall be unlawful for any person to use Star Bend or conduct any activity at Star Bend without a permit if such permit is required by any law or regulation. In addition to any penalty otherwise provided, any person so using Star Bend without the necessary permit may be immediately ejected from said park by the County Sheriff. (#1237)

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It is unlawful for any person to fly a model airplane (motor-driven), propel a rocket or missile of any type, hit a golf ball, participate in archery, horseshoe games, lawn darts or any similar game of a hazardous nature at Star Bend except at such places designated for such use by the County. (#1237)

(Ord. No. 1508)

It is unlawful for any person to enter or remain at Star Bend at any time from 30 minutes after sunset until 30 minutes before sunrise. This prohibition shall not apply to such person who camps overnight at Star Bend if such persons are camping there pursuant to approval of the Board of Supervisors or its designee granted under the provisions of Section 8.77.060 (#237)

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(a) Definitions.

(1) Camp facilities include, and-are limited to, a vehicle which is an enclosed motor home, travel trailer, truck camper, or camping trailer with or without motive power, designed for recreational human habitation, and having a self contained restroom. Tent camping is prohibited at Star Bend.

(2) Camp paraphernalia includes but is not limited to tarpaulins, cots, beds, sleeping bags, hammocks, or similar equipment.

(b) Camping regulations.

(1) It shall be unlawful for any person to camp overnight at Star Bend except within designated areas and with a permit for such use issued by the County department designated by the Board of Supervisors to issue such permits. The County may at any time revoke the camping permit of any person, group or organization if the campsite occupied by such is not maintained in a reasonably clean, sanitary and attractive manner.

(2) Camping permits shall be issued so as to expire after a maximum of three days. All camping permits expire at 2:00 p.m. on the expiration day. No person shall camp for more than three days in any 14-day period, and, once a person has camped for three days within any 14-day period, that person shall not be permitted to camp for a period of 14 additional days. It is the intent of Yuba County that the Star Bend Boat Ramp area be utilized for recreational purposes and not for extended periods of residency.

(3) No person shall, without the prior written approval of the County, park more than two motor vehicles or one motor vehicle and one boat trailer or one camp trailer at any one campsite.

(4) No more than six persons may occupy any single designated campsite.

(5) Quiet shall be observed in all camping areas of a County park between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. During these hours, no person shall make, either verbally or mechanically, any excessive noise.

(6) No person under the age of 18 shall camp within a County park unless accompanied by a parent, legal guardian, adult leader (e.g., teacher, coach, or scoutmaster) of a school or other youth group, or the parent or legal guardian of another minor camping in the same group.

(c) Organized events.

Organized events are permitted at the Star Bend Boat Ramp within designated areas and with a permit issued by the County department designated by the Board of Supervisors to issue such, or in conjunction with a group which is participating in an organized event which has been approved in advance by the Board of Supervisors or its designee. Any such advance approval shall include such conditions as the Board of Supervisors or its designee deems necessary or appropriate including, without limitation, provision for:

(1) A written application made at least five working days prior to the proposed event;

(2) Liability insurance;

(3) Cleanup deposits;

(4) Security;

(5) Portable toilets sufficient to accommodate the number of attendees; and

(6) Other matters which apply generally to the use of County property.

The Board of Supervisors or its designee is authorized to refuse issuance of a permit when, in their opinion based upon the duration of occupancy and other factors, there is indication that the occupancy is for other than recreational purposes or may pose a threat to public health and safety.

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The Board of Supervisors shall set the fees for daytime use, overnight camping and organized events by resolution. All applicable fees must be paid prior to using Star Bend.

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No person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle at Star Bend. except in those places specifically designated for such purpose.

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The boat ramp at Star Bend shall be used only for loading and unloading of boats into the Feather River. No person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle on or about the boat ramp except for such purpose.

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It shall be unlawful for any person to operate or park any motor vehicle in or upon any park or recreation area, except in those places specifically provided or designated for such purpose. As used in this Section, "motor vehicle" shall include any type of motor vehicle, including, without limitation, horse trailers, motorcycles, motorized two, three, or four wheel vehicles, buses, and automobiles. Operation of off road vehicles is prohibited. Bicyclists shall be permitted to wheel or push bicycles by hand on any grassy area, trail, or path reserved for pedestrian use. All non-motorized vehicles shall be operated at all times with reasonable regard for the safety of others.

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(a) It shall be unlawful for any person who owns or has the charge, care, control or custody of any animal to allow, cause, or permit such animal to be at Star Bend, unless such animal is on a leash and is under the complete control of the person owning or in responsible charge of such animal. Such leash shall not be more than eight feet in length.

(b) It shall be the responsibility of any person who owns or has charge, care, control or custody of any animal, while at Star Bend, to clean up fecal matter from their animal before leaving the facility and to properly dispose of same.

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The Director of Public Works is authorized and directed to place and maintain appropriate signs giving notice of any restriction imposed by this Chapter including, without limitations, signs regulating parking and overnight camping activities.

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Alcoholic beverages may be possessed at the Star Bend Boat Ramp and parking areas for the purpose of transit between vehicles and vessels intended to be launched or retrieved from the Feather River. Otherwise, alcoholic beverages may be used, possessed and consumed at Star Bend only in designated campsites.

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No glass containers of any type shall be permitted at Star Bend except within parked vehicles; or

(1) When conducting the transfer of personal belongings or refreshments when loading and unloading boats; and

(2) Within designated campground areas.

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It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in the business of soliciting, selling, or peddling any liquids or edibles for human consumption, or to distribute circulars, or to hawk, peddle, or vend any goods, services, wares, or merchandise, at Star Bend, except;

(1) When authorized to do so by the County; or

(2) As a third party vendor selected through bid process by Yuba County to act as a concessionaire for the management of camping, day use reservations, rentals and/or the sale of goods at Star Bend.

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It shall be unlawful to carry, use or throw away any lit cigarette, cigar, ashes, or any other flaming or glowing substance except in designated barbeque areas, vehicles, or posted clear areas at Star Bend.

It shall be unlawful to kindle or maintain an open campfire or bonfire except in designated barbeque areas, fire pits, campfire rings or posted clear areas.

The County shall have authority to prohibit burning at Star Bend at any time if the danger of wildfire becomes elevated as determined in the County's sole discretion.

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No person shall enter any portion of Star Bend which are posted with signs which state "No Entry," "Keep Out," "No Trespassing," "Closed Area," or when gates are locked or other prohibition of entry is indicated.

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The following acts are prohibited at Star Bend:

(1) Dumping, depositing or leaving any bottles, broken glass, ashes, paper, boxes, cans, dirt, rubbish, waste, garbage, or other such refuse or trash except in proper receptacles provided for such purpose. Such refuse or trash so placed shall be generated only in connection with normal activities in, and/or through the use of the park or recreation area. Where such receptacles are not provided, all refuse or trash shall be carried away from the park or recreation area by the person(s) responsible for its presence and properly disposed of elsewhere.

(2) Breaking, cutting, carving, defacing, injuring, mutilating, transplanting, removing or otherwise damaging any animal, grass, turf, plant, tree, shrub, flower, wood, dirt, mulch, sand or rock.

(3) Marking, graffiti, defacing, disfiguring, injuring, tampering with, displacing, digging, removing, destroying, or obliterating any County-owned real or personal property of any kind.

(4) Tampering, damaging, breaking, or causing adjustment to any irrigation component including, but not limited to controllers, repeaters, weather monitoring stations, sprinklers, sprayers, access boxes, poly-hose, or pipe that would affect the irrigation pattern or otherwise cause for the malfunction of any County maintained irrigation system.

(5) Discharging a projectile from any firearm, cannon, compressed air or gas operated weapon, bow, crossbow, slingshot, or other deadly or dangerous weapon except in the defense of life or property or upon the authorization of the Board of Supervisors.

(6) Possessing, using, discharging or selling any firecrackers, torpedoes, rockets, explosives, or other fireworks of any type.

(7) Hunting for wild animals or wild birds.

(8) Trespassing upon any area, building, or portions thereof which are posted with signs disallowing entry or when gates, doors or other means of access are closed or locked for the purpose of prohibiting entry.

(9) Walking, standing, or sitting upon or otherwise use any monument, vase, fountain, railing, fence, or other property not designated or customarily used for such purposes.

(10) Disposing of, introducing or otherwise exposing any chemical, material or agent that may result in the pollution, temperature adjustment, chemical balance, aesthetic quality, change of color, change of texture or otherwise alter the natural occurrence of any body of water, water surface or water feature.

(11) Urinating, defecating or otherwise excreting any bodily fluid and/or by-product except within designated restroom areas. It shall be unlawful for males to use said restroom areas exclusively designated and marked for females, and for females to use said restroom areas exclusively designated and marked for males; provided however that restroom designation shall not apply to children accompanied by an adult person.

(12) Distributing, circulating, giving away, throwing or otherwise depositing any handbill, circular, dodger, pamphlet, paper or advertisement or post or affix the same to any tree, fence, building, or other property.

(13) Producing any loud, unnecessary or unusual noise which disturbs the peace or quiet of any neighborhood or which causes discomfort or annoyance to any reasonable person of normal sensitiveness residing in the area as outlined in Chapter 8.20 of the Yuba County Ordinance Code.

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Except as otherwise provided in this Chapter, any person violating any provision of this Chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof is punishable by imprisonment in the County jail for a term not exceeding six months or a fine not exceeding $1,000.00 or both. Each separate day during which any violation occurs is a separate offense.

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The provisions of this Chapter may be enforced by any duly appointed peace officer. Any person authorized to enforce the provisions of this Chapter may issue such citation or notice to appear as may be appropriate under the circumstances.

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