§ 6-49. Slow-no wake areas.

(a)

No person shall operate a watercraft in any marked slow-no wake areas in excess of slow-no wake speed. Slow-no wake areas shall be marked in accordance with the applicable regulations of the state department of natural resources. The location and boundaries of each slow-no wake area established are shown on that certain map entitled Water Surface Use Zoning Map of Chanhassen dated July 11, 1983, on file in the city hall. The map and all notations, references and data thereon are hereby incorporated by reference into this article and shall have the same force and effect as if fully set forth and described herein.

(b)

Emergency slow-no wake areas may be established by resolution of the city council and shall be marked in accordance with the appropriate regulations of the state department of natural resources and posted at all public accesses.

(c)

Special slow-no wake restrictions.

(1)

Lotus Lake: All persons shall operate watercraft at a slow-no wake speed on Lotus Lake whenever the water elevation exceeds the 100-year predicted level for Lotus Lake of 896.8 MSL as set forth in the 1994 Surface Water Management Plan. The slow-no wake surface zoning shall remain in place until the water drops below the 100-year predicted level of 896.8 MSL for three consecutive days. Upon the placement of a slow-no wake restriction, notice will be given:

a.

On a sign posted at the public access.

b.

On the City of Chanhassen web page.

c.

On the City of Chanhassen Clean Water Hotline.

d.

On the Community Cable Access Channel.

e.

In an e-mail format to known representatives on Lotus Lake.

f.

To the Carver County Sheriff's Department.

g.

To the public by other appropriate means determined by council.

(2)

Lake Susan: All persons shall operate watercraft at a slow-no wake speed on Lake Susan whenever the water elevation exceeds 882.5. The slow-no wake surface zoning will remain in place until the water level drops below 882.5 for 72 hours. Upon placement of a slow no-wake restriction notice will be given:

a.

On a sign posted at the public access.

b.

On the City of Chanhassen web page.

c.

On the City of Chanhassen Clean Water Hotline.

d.

On the Community Cable Access Channel.

e.

In an e-mail format to known representatives on Lake Susan.

f.

To the Carver County Sheriff's Department.

g.

To the public by other appropriate means determined by council.

(d)

Watercraft utilized by resource management, emergency and enforcement personnel, when acting in the performance of their assigned duties, shall be exempt from the provisions of this section.

(Ord. No. 73, § 5.06, 7-11-83; Ord. No. 356, § 7, 12-8-03; Ord. No. 418, § 1, 5-8-06; Ord. No. 419, § 1, 5-22-06)