§ 17.12.440. Hazardous conditions—In the ocean and the surf.

A.

General prohibition. Whenever an ocean lifeguard finds a hazardous condition of the ocean, tideland, and/or submerged land within 200 yards seaward from the shore of any beach regulated by this Part 3 that makes the area unsafe, the ocean lifeguard may prohibit persons from engaging in any and all activities within the dangerous area during the time that the hazardous condition exists. A person shall not engage in the prohibited activity within the dangerous area, until the ocean lifeguard finds the hazardous condition no longer exists.

B.

Specific uses prohibited. Whenever an ocean lifeguard or peace officer determines there to be potentially hazardous surf conditions related to weather or otherwise, it shall be unlawful for a person to use, operate, manipulate, or handle any surfboard, sailboard, paddleboard, kite board, ocean kayak, surf ski, rigid hull surf-craft, or similar device used for aquaplaning, or other surf wave-riding equipment or device in, or fail to remove the same from, the surf of the Pacific Ocean when the ocean lifeguard or peace officer provides notice or otherwise indicates that any such use is prohibited.

(Ord. 2012-0005 § 50, 2012: Ord. 85-0206 § 5, 1985: Ord. 9767 Art. 3 § 60, 1969.)