[CC 1974 §19-4; Ord. No. 30 §6-104, 3-13-1958]
It shall be unlawful for any person, other than a lot owner
within the City, to own or place upon Lake Waukomis for operation
any watercraft of any nature; provided that it shall be unlawful for
any lot owner within the City to own or place upon Lake Waukomis for
operation any watercraft unless such watercraft and any motors used
in connection with the operation of such watercraft are properly registered
and licensed as provided for by this Code and other ordinances of
the City.
[CC 1974 §19-5; Ord. No. 38 §5-304, 11-12-1959; Ord. No. 85
§§1 — 3, 3-12-69; Ord. No. 126 §1, 6-28-1978; Ord. No. 214 §1, 6-21-1995; Ord. No. 285 §1, 8-14-2002]
A.
The
City Clerk shall have no authority to issue any licenses authorized
by this Article except when watercraft or motors shall meet the following
specifications:
1.
Watercraft generally. "Watercraft", as referred to in this Article, shall mean that craft normally
considered a boat and of boat design possessing keel, hull and gunwale,
including the open rowboat and partially or fully covered runabout.
Application for license of any craft not of conventional design, as
herein stated, shall first be applied for through the Board of Aldermen,
together with submitted details and designs of the craft for specific
action.
2.
Power craft. All craft powered by inboard or outboard
internal combustion engines shall:
a.
Have a maximum length of sixteen (16) feet.
b.
Have a minimum length of twelve (12) feet.
c.
Have a minimum width of four (4) feet.
d.
Be of approved construction and design as recognized by the State.
e.
Be marked both port and starboard on the bow with block letters and
lot numbers. The numbers and letters shall be in block form and character
at least three (3) inches high, of a color which will contrast with
the background and so inscribed and maintained as to be clearly visible,
readable and legible at all times.
3.
Pontoon boats. All pontoon boats shall have a minimum
length of sixteen (16) feet, a maximum length of twenty-two (22) feet
overall and a maximum width of manufacturer's specification of eight
(8) feet and six (6) inches.
All pontoon boats are subject to inspection to verify size before
the City license is issued. All pontoon boats will be measured for
overall size of the boat, excluding the motor.
4.
Deck boats. All deck boats shall have a minimum
length of sixteen (16) feet and a maximum length of twenty-two (22)
feet overall and a maximum width of manufacturer's specification of
eight (8) feet and six (6) inches.
All deck boats are subject to inspection to verify size before
a City license is issued. All deck boats will be measured for overall
size of boat, excluding the motor.
5.
Other craft. Except as otherwise provided herein,
there shall be no restriction as to craft not powered by internal
combustion engines; except that such craft shall be of a type considered
navigable, not over seventeen (17) feet in length and meet with the
requirements as set forth in this Article.
6.
Motors. All motors used in connection with watercraft
shall not be in excess of the eight (8) horsepower class, with the
exception of motors used on pontoon boats and deck boats. Motors used
on pontoon boats and deck boats may not be in excess of the ten (10)
horsepower class. All motors shall have the license affixed on the
cowl in a prominent place, visible at all times for inspection and
must be licensed by serial number.
7.
Lights. All watercraft being used upon the waters
of Lake Waukomis between the hours of sunset and sunrise shall have
installed thereon and in full and complete use and operation such
lights as are required by the current U.S. Coast Guard regulations
applicable to boats of less than twenty-six (26) feet in length.
[CC 1974 §19-6; Ord. No. 30 §6-107, 3-13-1958]
A.
No
person shall operate any watercraft upon Lake Waukomis at a speed
in excess of that speed which is safe, reasonable and proper, taking
into consideration the position of such craft upon the lake, the condition
of the lake, the amount of traffic thereon, the hour of the day and
all other surrounding circumstances; provided, that in addition to
the above limitation no person shall operate any watercraft powered
by an internal combustion engine at a speed in excess of:
1.
Twelve (12) miles per hour between the hours of sunrise and sunset
upon the open waters of the lake.
2.
Five (5) miles per hour between the hours of sunset and 11:00 P.M.
upon the open waters of the lake.
3.
Three (3) miles per hour between the hours of sunrise and 11:00 P.M.
in any cove or within fifty (50) feet of the shoreline of the lake.
[CC 1974 §19-7; Ord. No. 30 §6-108, 3-13-1958]
A.
The
following general rules shall, in addition to all other rules and
restrictions contained in this Article, apply to the operation of
all watercraft:
[CC 1974 §19-8; Ord. No. 30 §6-109, 3-13-1958]
A.
The
following general rules shall, in addition to all other rules and
restrictions contained in this Article, apply to the operation of
all craft powered with internal combustion engines; and the person
under whose name the craft is registered shall be held responsible
for the conduct of the personnel aboard and their compliance with
this Section:
1.
Staying clear of swimmers, etc. All power craft
shall stay at least fifty (50) feet from swimmers, swimming parties
and anchored craft.
2.
Disturbing fishermen. All power craft shall be operated
in such a manner so as not to disturb fishing parties or fishermen
on the lake or the shoreline thereof.
3.
Meeting other craft. All power craft shall pass
to the starboard upon meeting other craft.
4.
Overtaking craft. While overtaking another craft,
a power craft shall stay clear of such other craft.
5.
Staying clear of certain craft. Power craft shall
stay clear of sailing craft, canoes and rowboats.
6.
Refueling. Refueling, when done on the water, shall
be done in such a manner so as not to induce the danger of fire or
to pollute the lake with fuel.
[CC 1974 §19-9; Ord. No. 30 §6-105, 3-13-1958]
No person shall navigate, direct or handle any watercraft in
such a manner as to unjustifiably or unnecessarily annoy, frighten
or endanger the occupants of any other boat.
[CC 1974 §19-10; Ord. No. 30 §6-106, 3-13-1958; Ord. No. 84 §1, 3-12-1969; Ord. No. 420 §§1 — 2, 10-12-2011]
It shall be unlawful for any person to operate any watercraft
with an internal combustion engine upon the waters of Lake Waukomis
between the hours of 11:00 P.M. and sunrise Sunday through Thursday
and between the hours of 12:00 Midnight and sunrise on Friday and
Saturday.
[CC 1974 §19-11; Ord. No. 85 §4, 3-12-1969]
The City Marshal or any Police Officer of this City shall immediately
remove from the waters of Lake Waukomis any and all watercraft or
motors in violation of this Article by placing such watercraft or
motors upon the land of its owner. It shall be unlawful for such watercraft
or motors to again be placed upon the waters of Lake Waukomis without
first complying with this Code and other ordinances of the City.
[CC 1974 §19-12; Ord. No. 38 §5-301, 11-12-1959]
No person shall own or place upon Lake Waukomis for operation
any watercraft without first having registered and obtained a license
for such craft, together with a license for any motors used in connection
with the operation of such craft.
[CC 1974 §19-13; Ord. No. 38 §5-302, 11-12-1959]
No license under this Division shall be granted or issued to
an applicant unless the applicant shall first show proof that all
of his/her personal property taxes which are due and payable to the
City are paid as of the application date.
[CC 1974 §19-14; Ord. No. 38 §5-303, 11-12-1959]
Registration and application for all licenses for watercraft
or motors used in connection with such craft shall be made to the
City Collector.
[CC 1974 §19-15; Ord. No. 142 §3, 11-15-1980; Ord. No. 528, 9-12-2018; Ord. No. 540, 5-8-2019]
A.
Water
Craft License. The applicant for a watercraft license shall pay to
the Collector an amount as set forth in a Schedule approved by the
Board of Aldermen, as amended from time to time, for each watercraft
license issued.
B.
Motor
License. The applicant for a motor license shall pay to the Collector
an amount as set forth in a Schedule approved by the Board of Aldermen,
as amended from time to time, for each motor license issued.
[CC 1974 §19-16; Ord. No. 38 §5-305, 11-12-1959]
Each watercraft shall be issued a license number which shall
be displayed in some prominent place on the outside of such craft.
[CC 1974 §19-17; Ord. No. 38 §5-307, 11-12-1959]
All licenses issued for watercraft shall be for a period of
one (1) year, such year to commence on January first (1st) and end
on December thirty-first (31st) of the same year. No license shall
be issued for less than the current year.
[CC 1974 §19-18; Ord, No. 38 §5-308, 11-12-59]
Any license issued under this Division shall be issued subject
to revocation upon the third (3rd) violation of any Section of this
Chapter pertaining to the owning or operation of watercraft on Lake
Waukomis.
