Chapter XII · Public Property

ARTICLE 3. STERLING LAKE PARK

Sections 12-301 to 12-312 · 12 sections

12-301 Sterling Lake; swimming, etc.

(a)It shall be unlawful at any time to swim or wade in any portion of the municipally owned lake, known as Sterling Lake.

(b)It shall be unlawful to go upon the lake at such times as it is frozen over.

(Ord. 2206, Sec. 1)

12-302 Same; fishing.

(a)It shall be unlawful for any person to catch and take from Sterling Lake, Sterling, Kansas, fish commonly known as “Black Bass” of a length between 12 to 15 inches. Any person found guilty of the offense may be fined in an amount not to exceed $100.00 or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed three months or by both such fine and imprisonment at the discretion of the municipal court.

(b)It shall be unlawful for any person to catch and take from Sterling Lake, fish commonly known as a “Wiper” which is a White Bass/Striped Bass hybrid. Once caught, these fish shall be immediately returned to Sterling Lake. Any person found guilty of this offense may be fined in an amount not to exceed $100.00 or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed three months or by both such fine and imprisonment at the discretion of the municipal court.

(Ord. 2135, Ord. 2201, Sec. 1)

12-303 Same; definitions.

For purpose of this article, the term boat shall mean non- motorized boats and crafts, with the exception of electric trolling motors. The term vessel or craft shall include row boats, paddleboats, canoes and other non-motorized vessels having a primary construction purpose of boating or other related activities. The term boat, vessel or craft shall exclude surfboards, air mattresses, tubes and rafts.

(Ord. 2166, Sec. 1)

12-304 Same; boats permitted.

There is hereby permitted the use of boats, vessels and crafts on Sterling Lake in Sterling, Kansas, subject to the terms and conditions of this article.

(Ord. 2166, Sec. 2)

12-305 Same; life jacket required.

Each person occupying a boat, craft or vessel on Sterling Lake shall have available a U.S. Coast Guard approved life jacket or preserver, buoyant vest, flotation belt or other life saving device as approved by the U.S. Coast Guard. Each person 12 years or under shall be required to wear a U.S. Coast Guard approved life jacket buoyant vest, flotation belt or other life saving device as approved by the U.S. Coast Guard.

(Ord. 2166, Sec. 3)

12-306 Same; operation of boat.

No person shall operate any boat, craft or vessel in a reckless or negligent manner so as to endanger the life or property of any person. No person shall operate any boat, craft or vessel while under the influence of intoxicating liquors or while under the influence of any narcotic drug, barbiturate or marijuana. No person shall operate any boat, craft or vessel which carries passengers or cargo beyond the safe carrying capacity for such boat, craft or vessel.

(Ord. 2166, Sec. 4)

12-307 Same; no operation in non-boating areas.

No person shall operate or moor any boat, craft or vessel in any swimming area or other non-boating area as marked at the lake.

(Ord. 2166, Sec. 5)

12-308 Same; children.

Children under the age of 12 years must be accompanied by a parent or other responsible person at least 17 years of age.

(Ord. 2166, Sec. 6)

12-309 Same; unlawful activities.

It shall be unlawful for the operator of any boat, craft or vessel to permit any water skiing, floating, tubing or other activity that takes place outside such boat, craft or vessel.

(Ord. 2166, Sec. 7)

12-310 Same; discharges.

No person shall throw, discharge or dump any waste, refuse, paper, chemical or any foreign substance or litter into or upon the lake.

(Ord. 2166, Sec. 8)

12-311 Swimming pool fees.

(a)Entrance Fee

(1)Resident – Free

(2)Non Resident - $2.00

(b)Season Passes (unlimited visits)

(1)Resident – Free

(2)Non Resident - $65.00

(Ord. 2207, Sec. 1; Ord. 2507)

12-312 Campsite fees.

There is hereby established the following daily fee for the use and occupancy of each campsite at the Sterling Lake Park at the rate of $20.00 per day.

(Ord. 2386; Ord. 2492)