A. Definitions. For the purposes of this section, the term "City Lake" means and includes the reservoir presently known as the City Lake, the canal, and all City owned land immediately surrounding land adjacent thereto.
B. Means and methods of catching fish restricted. It is unlawful for any person to use, set, or otherwise employ any hoop, net, trotline, trammel net, or any seine or to use dynamite or other explosives in any stream or waters within this City for the purpose of catching fish. This does not prohibit the use of minnow nets for catching minnows.
C. Operation of motor boats. It is permissible to operate motor boats on the City Lake, provided that all boats must be operated at a no-wake speed of six (6) miles per hour or less. All boats must comply with applicable federal and State statutes with regard to operation, safety, and required boating equipment.
D. Use of picnic or camping grounds. All persons holding picnics or camping on the City Lake watershed must properly clean up and destroy or remove all trash and refuse prior to leaving the grounds. All fires must be properly extinguished before leaving the grounds or campsite.
E. Determination of fees. Fees for municipal travel trailer hookups shall be as determined by motion of the City Council and for the public works authority.
F. Dumping of garbage, sewage, etc., prohibited. No offal, garbage, or other trash shall be dumped or placed in the City Lake or on the land belonging to the City or the watershed of the lake. No sewage or drainage of any fluid, other than rainwater, may be drained or put into the City Lake.
G. Wading prohibited. No wading shall be permitted in the City Lake at any time, other than in areas designated for and clearly marked as swimming areas except those who are fishing in areas designated for fishing.
H. Swimming prohibited. No swimming shall be permitted in the City Lake at any time, other than in areas designated for and clearly marked as swimming areas and those who swim shall adhere to the following regulations, to-wit:
1. Proper swim attire is required. Infants must have approved swim diapers or rubber pants with tight fitting legs.
2. Persons under age 13 must wear a U.S. Coast Guard approved personal flotation device of proper size and fit when in the water.
3. No pets are allowed on beach property except service dogs.
4. Swim beaches will close at sunset and re-open at sunrise.
5. Fishing in the swimming area is prohibited.
6. No alcoholic beverages are allowed on city property.
7. Glass containers are prohibited.
8. Swimming is strictly at your own risk as there is no lifeguard on duty at any time.
I. Use of roads required. All vehicles, including four-wheel-drive vehicles and motorcycles, shall remain on and use only those maintained roadways within the City Lake area.
J. Overnight camping. Overnight camping on City land in the City Lake area, or any other City-owned land is prohibited, unless permitted in areas specifically designated by the City Manager:
1. The term "camping" is defined as the erection of a shelter for the purpose of sleeping or housing individuals for any period of time from one-half (½) hour before sunset to one-half (½) hour after sunrise.
2. Further, no person may remain on City property from one-half (½) hour before sunset to one-half (1/2) hour after sunrise for the purpose of camping, residing, occupying, and/or sleeping in a shelter such as a tent, RV trailer, motorized vehicle, etc., without a permit.
3. A permit shall be obtained from the office of the City Clerk for all permitted camping, for a fee and deposit before a permit can be issued. The deposit shall be refunded, fully or partially, only when an inspection of the campsite indicates that the site is free of trash, garbage or other litter.
4. A camping permit shall be valid only for a period of thirty-six (36) consecutive hours. Permits are limited to two (2) per person/event per calendar year.
5. A permit may only be issued to local nonprofit organizations generally recognized as being a sponsor of camping related programs, with acceptable adult supervision.
6. Permits are to be secured thirty (30) days in advance of the planned camping event. No camping shall be permitted within thirty (30) feet of the water's edge.
7. City-issued camping permits are to be displayed in such a manner as to be visible from established roadways.
K. Size of fish removed from Purcell City Lake restricted. It is unlawful for any person to keep a black bass (large mouth, spotted, and small mouth) smaller than sixteen (16) inches in total length or a crappie (black and white) smaller than ten (10) inches in total length. Such fish must be returned to the water unharmed immediately after being taken from the Purcell City Lake. Total length is measured from the tip of snout to end of tail, with fish flat on a ruler, mouth closed and tail lobes pressed together.
(Code 1991, § 11-103; Ord. No. 17-03, § 2, 2-6-2017)
HISTORY
Amended by Ord. 18-02 on 4/2/2018