§ 5-10. Use of kayaks and surfboards restricted.

(a)

Use of kayaks and surfboards restricted. Within the city and during the period May 1 through Labor Day each year, no person shall use in any manner or assist anyone in any manner in the use of any apparatus or device commonly known as a "kayak," "surfboard," or other apparatus or device of a hard or solid nature similar to a "kayak" or "surfboard" and used for the general purposes for which a "kayak" or "surfboard" is generally used, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. in any area other than the following:

(1)

From 710 feet of the center line of 29th Avenue South street-end to the south city limits.

(2)

From 34 ^th Avenue North to 47th Avenue North.

(3)

From 78 ^th Avenue North to 81 ^st Avenue North

(4)

From 87 ^th Avenue North to the north city limits.

(5)

From 62nd Avenue North to 68th Avenue North.

(b)

It is the intent and the purpose of this section that no such apparatus or device shall be used in the city in that area commonly known as "strand" or "beach" and the water area of the Atlantic Ocean lying within one-half mile of such "strand" or "beach," except in the areas noted above; provided further, that no kayak, surfboard or other apparatus designated in this section shall be used at any time within a distance of 75 yards of any fishing pier as now exists or hereafter established. During the months from the day after Labor Day through April 30 of each succeeding year, there will be no restrictions as to area.

(c)

All surfers shall be required to wear a surfing leash with a maximum length of seven feet at all times. Surfers must navigate the surfboard, paddleboard, kayak, or like device in such a way that it does not become a hazard to others in the ocean or on the beach. The individual will be responsible for his or her actions while navigating such devices.

(d)

Soft sided boogie boards or other like padded small devices shall not be considered a surfboard, but the padded device must be secured to the person in control of the device and operated in such a way that it does not become a hazard to others in the ocean or on the beach. The individual will be responsible for his or her actions while navigating such devices.

(Ord. No. 2011-27, 5-24-11; Ord. No. 2015-54, 7-28-15)