[CC 1996 §255.040; CC 1977 §90.010]
It appearing to the Board of Aldermen that the citizens of Bowling
Green, Pike County and surrounding communities are desirous of using
the Bowling Green Lake for fishing, boating and related activities;
that the said Bowling Green Lake is a suitable place for such activities;
and that it would be to the best interest of the health and welfare
of the persons using said facilities and to the best interest of the
public in general to have a definite set of rules and regulations
pertaining to the use of said lake; it is, therefore, ordained by
the Board of Aldermen of the City of Bowling Green, Missouri, that
the following rules, regulations and provisions relating to the use,
control and operation of the Bowling Green Lake as a fishing, boating
and general picnic area are hereby adopted and put into effect, to
wit.
[CC 1996 §§220.570, 255.050; CC 1977 §75.380; Ord. No. 813 §§I — II, 12-10-1990; Ord. No. 1133 §I, 2-7-2000; Ord.
No. 1400 §I, 1-26-2004; Ord. No. 1747 §§I ––
II, 1-27-2014]
A.
General rules for the use of the lake are as follows:
1.
No hunting, trapping, grazing of livestock or possession of
firearms will be permitted on the Bowling Green Lake properties under
any circumstances. Bows and crossbows may only be used on the Bowling
Green Lake properties in designated locations when there is instruction
for their use in a class or program provided by the City or allowed
in writing by the City through a sponsored program of a third party.
The City may establish an archery range on the Bowling Green Lake
properties, in which case the City Administrator shall establish a
set of written rules and regulations for the operation thereof which
shall be posted and have the force of ordinance subject to the general
penalty section of the Bowling Green Municipal Code.[1] Upon the establishment of such written rules and regulations,
and approval by the Bowling Green Board of Aldermen after being duly
moved and seconded, a copy shall be provided to the City Clerk and
the Police Department, as well as being published in the local legal
paper prior to the effective date thereof.
2.
It shall be unlawful for any person or persons to bathe in,
swim in or enter into the water, whether naked or clothed, of the
reservoir of the City of Bowling Green or to put or place in or throw
into said reservoir any foreign substance, whether refuse matter or
otherwise, or to water any animals from same or to carry or transport
water therefrom or in any other manner corrupt or pollute the water
in said reservoir.
3.
No dumping or throwing of trash, empty bottles or any other
form of refuse or otherwise littering in the lakes or on the grounds
will be permitted.
4.
It is prohibited to commit any act of vandalism, destruction
of City properties or trespassing in violation of these regulations.
5.
No person shall fail to comply with the regulations posted at
the Bowling Green Lake properties posted by the Missouri Department
of Conservation.
6.
Motor vehicles licensed by a state to be operated upon the public
roads shall be allowed only upon designated roadways which have been
prepared with a surface for vehicular traffic. No unlicensed motor
vehicles shall be permitted anywhere on the City lake property. It
shall be unlawful for any motor vehicle to be operated off of a designated
roadway.
[CC 1996 §255.060; Ord. No. 632 §4, 12-2-1980; Ord. No. 1133 §II, 2-7-2000]
A.
Boating
regulations shall be as follows:
[CC 1996 §255.070; Ord. No. 632 §4, 12-2-1980; Ord. No. 813 §III, 12-10-1990; Ord. No. 1133 §III, 2-7-2000]
All fishing shall be done in conformity with the rules and regulations
of the Conservation Commission of the Department of Conservation of
the State of Missouri, and all seasons, licenses and other matters
related to fishing shall be in conformity with said rules and regulations.
No trot lines will be allowed.
[CC 1996 §255.080; Ord. No. 632 §4, 12-2-1980; Ord. No. 1229 §I, 6-18-2001; Ord. No. 1757 §§I
–– II, 8-18-2014]
A.
The following regulations shall apply to camping at the lake area:
1.
Camping may be permitted, but only within designated camping
areas. Campers are required to register and obtain a parking permit
from the City in advance of camping.
[Ord. No. 1935, 9-20-2021]
2.
Stays are limited to a period of fourteen (14) consecutive days
in a thirty-day period, with the period to commence the date the site
is occupied or camping within any given area first occurs.
3.
Personal property must be removed at the end of the fourteen-day
period.
4.
Total camping days are limited to thirty (30) days within one
(1) calendar year.
5.
Camping requests in excess of thirty (30) days within a calendar
year may be granted by the Board of Aldermen.
6.
Only one (1) camping or sleeping unit and a maximum of six (6)
people are permitted in each campsite.
7.
Quiet hours are effective from 10:00 P.M. to 6:00 A.M. daily.
Visitors who are not occupying a campsite are required to leave the
campground by 10:00 P.M. "Quiet hours" are defined as the cessation
of excessive noise from people or any mechanical or electrical device
which causes disturbance to other campers.
8.
Motor vehicles licensed by a state to be operated upon the public
roads shall be allowed only upon designated roadways which have been
prepared with a surface for vehicular traffic. No unlicensed motor
vehicles shall be permitted anywhere on the City lake property. It
shall be unlawful for any motor vehicle to be operated off of a designated
roadway.
9.
Groups of more than ten (10) people must obtain approval of
the Chief of Police prior to camping.
10.
Campers may utilize dead timber for firewood. No live trees
shall be cut or removed.
11.
Camping user fees shall be recommended by the Director of Parks
and Recreation and approved by the Board of Aldermen.
12.
Signs at the lake area shall inform campers of registration
and permit requirements and list quiet hours and the City website.
[Ord. No. 1935, 9-20-2021]
