For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CANAL and RESERVOIR. Any artificial open watercourse or body of water within the city used for the transportation or storage of water, any portion of which is used for the supply of the inhabitants of any city or town.
('66 Code, § 6-6.01) (Ord. 130-C-S, passed 9-9-70; Am. Ord. 460-C-S, passed 7-10-80)
It shall be unlawful for any person to swim, wade, bathe, play, or fish in any canal or reservoir or to throw, place, or cause to be placed in any canal or reservoir any rock, dirt, rubbish, or any other material or thing not reasonably necessary to the use, operation, or maintenance of such canal or reservoir.
('66 Code, § 6-6.02) (Ord. 130-C-S, passed 9-9-70; Am. Ord. 460-C-S, passed 7-10-80) Penalty, see §§ 1-2.01 et seq.
It shall be unlawful for any person to enter, be, loiter, or play on any lands, roadways, or structures appurtenant to or part of the right-of-way of any canal or reservoir within any fence or railing or, in areas where there is no fence or railing, within 30 feet of the nearest edge of any canal or reservoir; provided, however, the provisions of this section shall not apply to persons and their duly authorized agents, servants, and employees operating, maintaining, repairing, or inspecting such canal or reservoir, or engaged in the lawful removal of water therefrom, or engaged in enforcing the provisions of this chapter.
('66 Code, § 6-6.03) (Ord. 130-C-S, passed 9-9-70; Am. Ord. 460-C-S, passed 7-10-80) Penalty, see §§ 1-2.01 et seq.