§ 22-16. Bathing and swimming.

(a)

Swimming, wading or bathing is permitted only in waters or waterways specifically designated for such purposes. No person shall swim, wade, or bathe in waters, waterways or stormwater retention areas in any park other than in areas designated for such activities.

(b)

No person shall swim or bathe in any park waters more than thirty (30) minutes after sunset.

(c)

Park beaches or waters may be closed to the public, and bathing therein may be prohibited at any time when, in the opinion of the county administrator or the county health department, such bathing is dangerous or otherwise inadvisable.

(d)

No person shall possess, carry, or transport any glassware, bottles, or any other dangerous or sharp objects into any beach, bathing, wading, or swimming areas.

(e)

No persons or pets shall wash or be washed, with soap or other cleansers, in any swimming area or any other public waters, including but not limited to beaches, storm water, lakes or streams.

(f)

No pets shall be allowed in or on the bathing areas, beaches, storm water or park waters except in designated areas.

(Ord. No. 2006-01, § 16, 1-24-06)