§ 5-33.2. Vessels in ocean.

(a)

Operation near shoreline. No vessels, except human or wind powered vessels, shall be operated within five hundred (500) feet of the ocean shoreline, except when launching and landing, and in such cases, the vessel shall proceed through the aforesaid five hundred (500) feet substantially in a line perpendicular to the shore and the watercraft not be maneuvered within the said five hundred (500) feet except for the purpose of launching and landing. No motorboat shall launch or land except at designated areas or when such activity is governed by the city's special event ordinance.

(b)

Right-of-way of persons in water. All persons in the water shall be given the absolute right-of-way over vessels. All vessels within one hundred (100) feet of any person in the water shall proceed with extreme caution in such a manner as not to endanger such persons in the water.

(c)

Anchored vessels. Any anchored vessels shall have, at all times, a responsible operator on board.

(d)

Exceptions. This section shall not apply in case of an emergency or to a city patrol or rescue vessel. Failure to comply with this section shall constitute a violation of this article, and may be considered careless operation.

(Ord. No. 1087, § 1, 8-10-1995; Ord. No. 1120, § 1, 8-15-1996)