Sec. 29-54. - Application of article; definition.

The provisions of this article shall govern the use of the Diascund Creek Reservoir and the Little Creek Reservoir and the surrounding city-owned property. Whenever the word "reservoir" is used in this article, it shall mean and include both such reservoirs.

(Ord. No. 246; Ord. No. 259; Ord. No. 1570, § 1; Code 1961, §§ 26-48, 41-25)

Sec. 29-55. - Purpose of development.

In addition to providing an additional source of water supply, in developing the Diascund Creek Reservoir and the Little Creek Reservoir, the city intends to enhance the natural beauty of the areas and to provide recreational areas for public use.

(Ord. No. 246; Ord. No. 259; Ord. No. 1570; Code 1961, §§ 26-47, 41-24)

Sec. 29-56. - Applicability of state law.

The provisions of title 62.1 of the Code of Virginia, "Waters of the State, Ports and Harbors," shall apply to the reservoir, where applicable.

(Ord. No. 1570, § 6; Code 1961, § 41-31)

Sec. 29-57. - Right of access by owners of abutting land.

Owners of land abutting reservoir property shall have free and unrestricted use of city-owned marginal lands for access to the reservoir, subject to federal, state and county laws and regulations.

(Ord. No. 246; Ord. No. 259, § 1; Ord. No. 1570, § 1; Code 1961, §§ 26-49, 41-26)

Sec. 29-58. - Hunting and fishing on surrounding property.

Hunting and fishing by the public on city-owned property surrounding the reservoir shall be subject to existing federal, state and county laws and regulations and is prohibited on the dam and roadways.

(Ord. No. 246; Ord. No. 259, § 2; Ord. No. 1570, § 2; Code 1961, §§ 26-51, 41-27)

Sec. 29-59. - Construction of duck blinds, wharves, etc.

The construction of duck blinds, wharves, docks, piers and other structures in the reservoir or on the surrounding city-owned property is prohibited.

(Ord. No. 246; Ord. No. 259, § 3; Ord. No. 1570, § 3; Code 1961, §§ 26-50, 41-28)

Sec. 29-60. - Limitations on fishing and boating.

The use of the reservoir for fishing and boating is restricted only by the following limitations:

(1)

No washing or bathing.

(2)

No gasoline or internal-combustion engines on boats.

(3)

No dumping of trash overboard.

(4)

No violation of federal, state and county laws and regulations.

(Ord. No. 246; Ord. No. 259, § 4; Ord. No. 1570, § 4; Code 1961, §§ 26-52, 41-29)

Secs. 29-61—29-70. - Reserved.