§ 11-14. Limitation on speed of watercraft in certain waters; "no wake" designation of certain waters.

(a)

It shall be unlawful for any person to operate any watercraft in excess of five (5) miles per hour, or to generate a wake that, by virtue of wave height, speed or frequency, adversely impacts and disturbs other watercraft, marine structures or equipment, wildlife or the adjacent shoreline:

(1)

In the waters of Deep Creek Harbor or in the entrance to such harbor;

(2)

In the waters of Lucas Creek;

(3)

In the waters of the Leeward Marina, Huntington Park Boat Ramp, and the City maintained channel leading into the facilities;

(4)

In the waters of Fishers Creek;

(5)

In any of the waters referred to in section 11-7;

(6)

In or on any other waters designated by the commonwealth or the city, and identified by a sign indicating the speed limit or a "no wake" zone.

(b)

The prohibitions within this section shall not apply to watercraft operated by law enforcement or other emergency response personnel in the performance of their duties.

(Ord. No. 4422-92; Ord. No. 5029-97; Ord. No. 7106-14)

(Ord. No. 4422-92; Ord. No. 5029-97; Ord. No. 7106-14)