“Alcoholic beverage” means and includes alcohol, spirits, liquor, wine, beer and every liquid or solid containing one-half of one percent or more of alcohol by volume, and which is fit for beverage purposes either alone or when diluted, mixed or combined with other substances. (Ord. 9767 Art. 1 § 1, 1969.)

“Article” means any article of the ordinance codified in this chapter unless some other ordinance or statute is mentioned. (Ord. 9767 Art. 1 § 2, 1969.)

"Beach" means a public beach or shoreline area, inclusive of all appurtenant areas such as, by way of illustration and not by limitation, beach facilities, bicycle paths, promenades, service and emergency roads, parking lots, pedestrian stairways and accessways, landscaping, slopes, jetties, creek beds, revetments, drains, and all navigable waters within one thousand feet from the public beach or shoreline area, bordering the Pacific Ocean owned, controlled, or managed by the County, in incorporated or unincorporated territory. (Ord. 2012-0005 § 15, 2012: Ord. 9767 Art. 1 § 3, 1969.)

"Code enforcement officer" means an employee of the Department of Beaches and Harbors who has been authorized to enforce any and all statutes, ordinances, regulations, or policies pertaining to the beaches, and who has successfully completed a basic course approved by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training pursuant to California Penal Code section 832(a) to act in this capacity. (Ord. 2012-0005 § 16, 2012.)

“County” means the county of Los Angeles. (Ord. 9767 Art. 1 § 4, 1969.)

"Director" means the Director of the Department of Beaches and Harbors, his/her Chief Deputy, or any other person authorized or designated by the Director or the Chief Deputy to act in his/her stead. (Ord. 2012-0005 § 17, 2012: Ord. 85-0206 § 1, 1985: Ord. 82-0112 § 13, 1982; Ord. 9767 Art. 1 § 5, 1969.)

"District" means the Consolidated Fire Protection District of the County. (Ord. 2012-0005 § 18, 2012.)

"Fire Chief" means the Fire Chief of the District or any other person authorized or designated by the Fire Chief to act in his/her stead. For purposes of this chapter, any reference to the Fire Chief, or to the powers and duties of the Fire Chief, pertain only to his/her role as the official responsible for the function, supervision, and control of the ocean lifeguards. (Ord. 2012-0005 § 19, 2012.)

"License" or "permit" shall mean an entitlement issued by the Director granting permission for the non-exclusive use of any specified area of any beach owned, controlled, or managed by the County. These entitlements shall include, but not be limited to, right-of-entry permits for construction-related activities on the beach, parking permits for parking at the beach, and licenses issued for beach events or activities of the type described in Section 17.12.345 or any policy or regulation promulgated thereunder. (Ord. 2012-0005 § 20, 2012.)

"Ocean Lifeguard" means a lifeguard employed by the County to provide lifesaving services as described in Chapter 2.20 of this code. (Ord. 2012-0005 § 21, 2012.)

"Person" includes every person or non-governmental entity. (Ord. 2012-0005 § 22, 2012: Ord. 9767 Art. 1 § 6, 1969.)

“Section” means a section of this chapter unless some other statute or ordinance is specifically mentioned. (Ord. 9767 Art. 1 § 7, 1969.)

“Shall” is mandatory and “may” is permissive. (Ord. 9767 Art. 1 § 8, 1969.)

"Vessel" means and includes every description of watercraft, other than a seaplane on the water, used or capable of being used as a means of transportation on water. "Vessel" does not include a sailboard, surfboard, kite board, paddleboard, bodyboard, standard surf mat, or any similar device. (Ord. 2012-0005 § 23, 2012: Ord. 91-0121 § 1, 1991: Ord. 85-0206 § 2, 1985: Ord. 9767 Art. 1 § 9, 1969.)

The ordinance codified in this chapter shall be known as, and may be cited as, the “beach ordinance.” (Ord. 9767 Art. 2 § 23, 1969.)

A person shall not enter, be, or remain on any beach unless he complies with all of the regulations set forth in this chapter applicable to such beach, and with all other applicable ordinances, rules and regulations. (Ord. 9767 Art. 2 § 21, 1969.)

It shall be unlawful for any person to fail to comply with any order, signal, or direction of the Director, Fire Chief, ocean lifeguard, or code enforcement officer who is seeking to enforce any applicable provision of this code or any other applicable law in the course of his/her duties pertaining to any activity or conduct on the beach. (Ord. 2012-0005 § 24, 2012.)

A person exercising any of the privileges authorized by this chapter does so at his own risk without liability on the part of the County or the District for any injury to person or property resulting therefrom. (Ord. 2012-0005 § 25, 2012: Ord. 9767 Art. 2 § 27, 1969.)

The Director, as well as the Fire Chief, ocean lifeguard, and any peace or code enforcement officer, shall have the authority to enforce the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 2012-0005 § 26, 2012: Ord. 9767 Art. 2 § 25, 1969.)

Whenever a power is granted to, or a duty is imposed upon the Director, Fire Chief, or other peace officer, the power may be exercised or the duty performed by a Deputy of the Director, Fire Chief, or other peace officer, or by an ocean lifeguard, code enforcement officer, or other person authorized by the Director, Fire Chief or other peace officer, unless this chapter expressly provides otherwise. (Ord. 2012-0005 § 27, 2012: Ord. 9767 Art. 2 § 24, 1969.)

A. It is unlawful to violate any provision of this chapter, the conditions of any permit or license issued pursuant thereto, or any rule, regulation, or policy relating to beaches duly adopted by the Board of Supervisors or the Director or Fire Chief when properly adopted under his/her delegated authority, and any person committing such violation is guilty of an infraction, punishable by a fine in accordance with California Government Code section 25132.
B. Notwithstanding the provisions in subsection A, a violation of Sections 17.12.360, 17.12.410, 17.12.440, and 17.12.480 of this chapter is a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine not exceeding $1,000 and/or imprisonment in the County Jail for a period not exceeding six months, or both.
C. A repetition or continuation of any violation of any provision of this chapter, or of any order or direction of the Director, Fire Chief, ocean lifeguard, or peace or code enforcement officer, on successive days constitutes a separate offense for each day during any portion of which such violation is committed, continued, or permitted. (Ord. 2012-0005 § 28, 2012: Ord. 95-0036 § 3, 1995: Ord. 89-0166 § 2, 1989: Ord. 87-0066 § 2, 1987: Ord. 9767 Art. 2 § 26, 1969.)

If any provision of the ordinance codified in this chapter, or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the ordinance, and the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances, shall not be affected thereby. (Ord. 9767 Art. 2 § 22, 1969.)

All of the provisions of this Part 3 apply to all beaches, as defined in Section 17.12.030. All of the provisions of this Part 3, except Sections 17.12.260, 17.12.270, 17.12.350, 17.12.500 and 17.12.510, Part 3, also apply to all ocean beaches, whether publicly or privately owned, in the unincorporated territory of the county. (Ord. 9767 Art. 3 § 68, 1969.)

The provisions of this Part 3 are not applicable to acts performed:
A. In an emergency, for the purpose of protecting life or property.
B. By duly-authorized County employees or County contractors, for the purpose of performing their duties.
C. When specific permission to carry out such act or acts has been given by the Director, Fire Chief, an ocean lifeguard, or a code enforcement officer. (Ord. 2012-0005 § 29, 2012: Ord. 9767 Art. 3 § 67, 1969.)

A person shall not dig, remove, destroy, injure, mutilate or cut any tree, plant, shrub, bloom or flower, or any portion thereof, growing on any beach. (Ord. 9767 Art. 3 § 36, 1969.)

A person shall not remove any wood, turf, grass, soil, rock, sand or gravel from any beach. (Ord. 9767 Art. 3 § 37, 1969.)

No person shall dig a hole deeper than eighteen inches (18") into the sand, or dig into any vertical sand embankment except at Director’s discretion, in consultation with Fire Chief, for film and/or television production purposes only. (Ord. 2012-0005 § 30, 2012.)

A person shall not:
A. Cut, break, injure, deface, or disturb any rock, building, cage, pen, monument, sign, fence, bench, structure, apparatus, equipment, or property on a beach, or any portion thereof, whether any of the aforementioned are temporary or permanent.
B. Mark or place thereon or on any portion thereof, any mark, writing, or printing.
C. Attach thereto any sign, card, display, or other similar device. (Ord. 2012-0005 § 31, 2012: Ord. 9767 Art. 3 § 38, 1969.)

A person shall not use any recreation building at any time except between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 midnight of any day except upon written permit from the director. (Ord. 9767 Art. 3 § 45, 1969.)

If the Director finds that at certain times, or under specified restrictions, or at designated places a person can so operate a motor vehicle so as to not interfere in any way with the use of any beach, he may grant such person permission so to operate such motor vehicle. Otherwise, a person shall not bring to or operate on any beach any motor vehicle except as permitted by the Director, and subject to all of the conditions which are a part of such permission. If permission to operate a motor vehicle is granted, a person shall park such motor vehicle only in those areas designated by the director for parking. (Ord. 2012-0005 § 32, 2012: Ord. 2007-0071 § 4, 2007: Ord. 9767 Art. 3 § 44, 1969.)

A. Designated Spaces. No person shall park any vehicle at any beach public parking lot other than in an established or designated parking space for such vehicle and only if the vehicle displays a current registration decal/sticker or permit, as applicable. No part of any vehicle, including any awnings or other property of the owner, operator, or person in charge of the vehicle, may extend beyond the markings of the designated parking space. All parking at a beach public parking lot shall be in accordance with the posted signs at such location and/or pursuant to the instruction of any attendant.
B. Double Parking. No person shall double-park any vehicle at any beach public parking lot without the prior written permission of the Director.
C. Trailers. The vehicle owner or operator of any vehicle with a trailer must obtain advance written permission from the Director prior to parking such vehicle at any beach public parking lot. All such trailers must be connected to their tow vehicles.
D. Camping and Recreational Vehicles Restricted. Camping and recreational vehicles, and any other vehicle designed, built, or modified for camping or for any form of human habitation, shall be parked only in areas specifically designated for such parking, except as otherwise authorized under Section 17.12.250. No person parking such a vehicle shall operate a generator outside of the vehicle.
E. Parking Overnight Restriction. No vehicle may park overnight in any beach public parking lot except with advance written permission from the Director, or in accordance with Section 17.12.250.B.
F. Oversized Vehicles Prohibition. Any vehicle that fails to fit within one designated parking space is defined to be an oversized vehicle and must park in tandem or in a designated parking area authorized by the parking attendant. Any vehicle greater than 40 feet in length is prohibited from being and/or parking on any beach public parking lot without the prior written permission from the Director.
G. Commercial Vehicle Prohibition. No commercial vehicle may park overnight in any beach public parking lot or other area designated for public parking without the prior written permission from the Director.
H. Parking Only. All beach public parking lots, and all other areas designated for public parking, are for parking purposes only, unless an exemption is granted by the Director. No person shall inhabit any area of any beach public parking lot, nor shall any person place or store any property, personal belongings, or belongings of others, on any beach public parking lot. Furthermore, no person on any beach public parking lot shall conduct, perform, or cause to be performed any repairs, alterations, maintenance, cleaning, or other work on any vehicle or trailer, or cause any materials or substance, including, paint, oil, or other petroleum products, dirt, paint sandings or chips, wood sandings, or other residue or debris to be deposited on any beach or facility owned, controlled, or managed by the County, or to enter the Pacific Ocean.
I. Parking Fee Exemption. Any vehicle that displays a valid veterans special license plate issued pursuant to the provisions of California Vehicle Code sections 5007(a)(2) (disabled veteran), 5101.3 (Pearl Harbor survivor), 5101.4 (Medal of Honor and Distinguished Service Cross), 5101.5 (former American prisoner of war), 5101.6 (Congressional Medal of Honor), and/or 5101.8 (Purple Heart recipient) shall be exempt from paying parking fees on any County-owned, County-controlled, or County-managed public parking lot where entrance or exit to or from the involved lot is not controlled solely by an automated system. This fee exemption shall not apply on weekends or holidays, other than Veterans Day, to the extent that a parking fee is otherwise payable on such days. Notwithstanding the provisions of this subsection, any vehicle eligible for a parking fee exemption shall be subject to all other applicable parking restrictions at the involved location. (Ord. 2012-0005 § 33, 2012.)

The Director, or the Director of the County Department of Public Works, may from time to time designate, by sign or postings, certain areas to be used exclusively by persons riding bicycles upon bicycle lanes or paths set aside for that use on the beach. (Ord. 2012-0005 § 34, 2012: Ord. 85-0206 § 3, 1985: Ord. 11028 § 1, 1974: Ord. 9767 Art. 3 § 44A, 1969.)

A. Except as otherwise provided in this section, a person shall not camp on or use for overnight sleeping purposes any beach, or bring a house-trailer, camper, or similar vehicle onto any beach.
B. A person may, upon issuance of an overnight parking permit by the Director, park and sleep overnight in a camper or similar recreational vehicle in the Dockweiler Beach Recreational Vehicle Park. The Director may, in the interest of public health and safety, place reasonable conditions on the issuance of overnight parking permits. (Ord. 2012-0005 § 35, 2012: Ord. 84-0091 § 1, 1984: Ord. 12283 § 1, 1980: Ord. 10025 § 4, 1970: Ord. 9767 Art. 3 § 50, 1969.)

Except as otherwise permitted by the Director with a license or otherwise, a person shall not erect, construct, build, create, maintain, use, or occupy on a beach any canopy, tent, lodge, shelter, or structure unless such canopy, tent, lodge, shelter, or structure shall be less than 10 feet by 10 feet and have two sides thereof entirely open, and unless there shall be an unobstructed view into such canopy, tent, lodge, shelter, or structure from the outside thereof on at least two sides thereof. Under no circumstance shall any canopy, tent, lodge, shelter, or structure be used as a dwelling place or for habitation, or be left overnight on any beach. (Ord. 2012-0005 § 36, 2012: Ord. 9767 Art. 3 § 52, 1969.)

A person shall not fasten or maintain any guy wire, guy rope, or exterior bracing or support of any canopy, tent, lodge, shelter, or structure between it or any portion thereof, and any structure, stake, rock, or thing outside of such canopy, tent, lodge, shelter, or structure. (Ord. 2012-0005 § 37, 2012: Ord. 9767 Art. 3 § 53, 1969.)

A person shall not bring onto a beach or into the waters of the Pacific Ocean adjacent to any beach any cattle, horse, mule, goat, sheep, swine, dog, cat or other animal of any kind, except as hereinafter provided in this chapter. (Ord. 9767 Art. 3 § 41, 1969.)

A person shall not bring or maintain on any beach a dog or cat. (Ord. 10025 § 2, 1970: Ord. 9767 Art. 3 § 42, 1969.)

A person shall not ride a horse, mule, burro or donkey or other similar animal, or lead such animal on, upon, along any beach or in or along the waters of the Pacific Ocean adjacent to any beach. (Ord. 9767 Art. 3 § 43, 1969.)

A person shall not disturb the peace and quiet of any beach by:
A. Playing, causing, or producing any unduly loud music or any boisterous or unusual noise, including amplified sound exceeding exterior levels specified for residential areas under the Noise Ordinance of the Los Angeles County Code (Section 12.08.430 et seq.) unless authorized by permit, license, or other means by the Director.
B. Causing or producing any repetitive tooting, blowing, or sounding of any automobile siren, horn, signal, or noise-making device.
C. Any tumultuous conduct.
D. The use of any vulgar, profane, or indecent language therein.
E. Operating a vessel or vehicle motor in such a manner that engine or exhaust noise is unusually loud. (Ord. 2012-0005 § 38, 2012: Ord. 91-0121 § 2, 1991: Ord. 9767 Art. 3 § 40, 1969.)

A person shall not enter, be, or remain on any beach while consuming any alcoholic beverages except at a concession facility duly authorized by the Board of Supervisors or in connection with a special event duly authorized by the Director of the Department of Beaches and Harbors for which the sponsoring organization is properly licensed by the State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. The authority granted to the Director under this section is personal and nondelegable. (Ord. 2012-0005 § 39, 2012: Ord. 95-0036 § 4, 1995: Ord. 84-0153 § 3, 1984: Ord. 9767 Art. 3 § 48, 1969.)

A person shall not sell, offer for sale, offer for sample, or give away any goods, wares, or merchandise on a beach, except:
A. Pursuant to a concessionaire agreement granted by the Board of Supervisors of the County, or by the Director, as the case may be or
B. When found by the Director to be consistent with the policies of the Department of Beaches and Harbors or to promote the program of such department, under conditions prescribed by the Director. (Ord. 2012-0005 § 41, 2012: Ord. 85-0206 § 4, 1985: Ord. 12213 § 1, 1980: Ord. 9767 Art. 3 § 46, 1969.)

A. Basic Requirement. Prior to holding an event or activity at a beach of the type described in this section, a license or permit must first be obtained for the non-exclusive use of that beach. The events or activities covered by this requirement include those that involve:
1. An organized group or sponsored gathering of 50 persons or more;
2. A wedding, wedding reception, memorial service, or other ceremonial event;
3. The placement of canopies or tents on the beach that are larger than 10 feet by 10 feet;
4. The use of amplified sound;
5. Cooking, except as otherwise authorized by Section 17.12.370;
6. The use of generators;
7. Commercial and/or sporting events, including, but not limited to, surf or other water sport contests, volleyball tournaments, private parties, marathons, triathlons, 5K/10K runs, and organized walks;
8. A school or organized youth group event, including a field trip and beach cleanup;
9. Classes, lessons, clinics, training, recreational camps, day camps, and boot camps for children and/or adults related to surfing, kayaking, canoeing, exercising, yoga, physical fitness, or similar activity;
10. The use of alcohol in connection with an event described in Section 17.12.320;
11. The use of signage or structures such as banners or inflatables;
12. Commercial filming or photography; and
13. Any other activity or event determined by the Director to be the type requiring a license or permit.
B. Decision of the Director. The decision of the Director on a license or permit application shall be final and shall not be subject to any administrative appeal.
C. Violation of license or permit. Any person violating the terms and/or conditions of a license or permit issued pursuant to this section, or any person participating in an event or activity without a properly issued license or permit, may be subject to removal from the beach by a peace officer in addition to any other enforcement measure or penalty authorized by this chapter or otherwise by law.
D. Modification or Revocation of License or Permit. If the Director, Fire Chief, ocean lifeguard, or peace or code enforcement officer, has cause to believe that an event or activity conducted pursuant to a license or permit issued under this section poses a danger to public health or safety, or prevents the orderly use of any beach or facility owned, controlled, or managed by the County, or is in violation of any federal, state, or local law or ordinance, such official, ocean lifeguard, or enforcement officer shall be authorized to modify or revoke such license or permit at any time during the event or activity. (Ord. 2012-0005 § 42, 2012.)

A person shall not loiter on any beach at any time between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 6:00 a.m. (Ord. 10025 § 6, 1970: Ord. 9767 Art. 3 § 54, 1969.)

A. No person shall appear, bathe, sunbathe, walk, change clothes, disrobe or be on any beach in such manner that the genitals, vulva, pubis, pubic symphysis, pubic hair, buttocks, natal cleft, perineum, anus, anal region or pubic hair region of any person, or any portion of the breast at or below the upper edge of the areola thereof of any female person, is exposed to public view, except in those portions of a comfort station, if any, expressly set aside for such purpose.
B. This section shall not apply to persons under the age of 10 years, provided such children are sufficiently clothed to conform to accepted community standards. (Ord. 2012-0005 § 43, 2012; Ord. 11175 § 1, 1975: Ord. 9767 Art. 3 § 51, 1969.)

Consistent with Section 11.64.030(G) of this code, smoking shall be prohibited within any area of a public beach, exclusive of parking areas designated for use by the public, within the unincorporated area of the County. (Ord. 2012-0005 § 44, 2012.)

A. A person shall not light or maintain any fire on any beach except within the following:
1. A fire pit at Dockweiler Beach installed by the Department of Beaches and Harbors;
2. One of the stationary barbecues located at, or any personal barbecue brought to, Dockweiler RV Park; and
3. A personal barbecue brought to the Marina Beach picnic shelters;
B. No material other than charcoal, firewood, non-treated lumber, lighter fluid, or newspaper may be used to ignite a fire in the fire pits at Dockweiler Beach, and no material other than charcoal, newspaper, or lighter fluid may be used to ignite a fire in any of the stationary or personal barbecues at Dockweiler RV Park, or any personal barbecue at the Marina Beach picnic shelters. All such ignition materials shall remain where they were ignited until extinguished except at the Marina Beach picnic shelters, where concrete hot coal containers can be used to deposit ignited materials.
C. No self-made fire pits shall be allowed, and no hot or cold coals shall be disposed of in the sand of any beach.
D. No private barbecue shall be allowed at the Dockweiler RV Park or in the Marina Beach picnic shelters unless it has at least 18 inch legs.
E. No personal barbecue of any type shall be used on any picnic table or bench.
F. No cooking shall be allowed in any beach parking lot unless a license or permit has first been obtained, which license or permit shall be available for inspection upon demand. (Ord. 2012-0005 § 45, 2012: Ord. 10025 § 1, 1970: Ord. 9767 Art. 3 § 39, 1969.)

A person shall not throw, place, or dispose of any garbage, food, beverage, container, plastic or paper bag, bottle, or can in any place on a beach other than into a garbage can or other receptacle maintained therein for that purpose. A person shall not throw, place, or dispose of coals, ashes, any wastepaper, or flammable or combustible material in any place on a beach other than into an incinerator or into some box, can, or receptacle maintained therein for that purpose. (Ord. 2012-0005 § 46, 2012: Ord. 9767 Art. 3 § 32, 1969.)

A person shall not place, throw, leave, keep or maintain any bottle, glass, crockery, sharp or pointed article or thing in such a manner that any person on a beach is or may be cut, pricked or in any way injured thereby. (Ord. 9767 Art. 3 § 31, 1969.)

A person shall not take or transport onto any beach, or have in his or her possession therein, or fire or discharge therein, any firecracker, rocket, torpedo, or fireworks unless he or she first obtains prior written approval from the Director and the Fire Chief. (Ord. 2012-0005 § 47, 2012: Ord. 9767 Art. 3 § 35, 1969.)

A person shall not discharge or shoot any firearms, air gun, slingshot or bow and arrow anywhere on a beach. (Ord. 9767 Art. 3 § 34, 1969.)

A person shall not throw or otherwise propel any missile, or mud or sand, anywhere on a beach. (Ord. 9767 Art. 3 § 33, 1969.)

No person shall operate any model airplane, boat, helicopter, or similar craft in, on, or over any beach or the Pacific Ocean except in an area that may be established and/or designated for such use by the Director, and subject to all rules and regulations pertaining to such area. (Ord. 2012-0005 § 48, 2012.)

Individuals and small groups shall be allowed at all times to cast, toss, throw, kick, roll, hit, propel, or catch any ball, flying disc, including a frisbee, tube, or any light-weight object upon or over any beach, or in or over the Pacific Ocean, provided that the involved activity is carried out in such a manner so as not to endanger any person or property on or near the beach, or in or over the Pacific Ocean opposite any beach, or unless any such individuals or small groups are directed otherwise by the Director, Fire Chief, ocean lifeguard, or any of their designees in order to protect the public safety and enjoyment of the beach or the Pacific Ocean opposite any beach. (Ord. 2012-0019 § 1, 2012: Ord. 2012-0005 § 49, 2012: Ord. 10025 § 9, 1970: Ord. 9767 Art. 3 § 33.5, 1969.)

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.)

A person shall not swim, bathe, or immerse himself or herself in the Pacific Ocean opposite any beach regulated by this Part 3 more than 200 yards seaward from the shore except:
A. A person who is the owner of a vessel, or who acts at the request of such owner while engaged in servicing or repairing such vessel, and then only in the immediate area of such vessel.
B. A person engaged in the operation of a personal watercraft or otherwise engaged in the sports commonly known as aquaplaning, water skiing, or any derivations thereof, provided that such person is at all times wearing a personal flotation device approved by the United States Coast Guard.
C. A person who engages in the sport of skin or scuba diving from a vessel and who displays while diving either a rectangular flag 12 by 15 inches, orange-red in color with a white diagonal stripe three inches wide running from one corner to the diagonally opposite corner (commonly referred to as an Alpha Flag), or the lights and/or flag prescribed in Rule 27 of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea as set forth in 72 COLREGS as published with the Proclamation of January 19, 1977 at 42 FR 17112, March 31, 1977 and amended by the document annexed to the Proclamation of June 16, 1983, and published at 48 FR 28634, June 23, 1983, or as Rule 27 may be subsequently amended and accepted by the President of the United States of America, above the surface of the water in the vicinity of the dive.
D. A person may surf not more than 50 yards beyond the farthest breaking wave when such farthest breaking wave is more than 150 yards from shore.
E. A person engaged in the sport of sailboarding, kite boarding, or stand-up paddle boarding. (Ord. 2012-0005 § 51, 2012: Ord. 85-0206 § 6, 1985: Ord. 9767 Art. 3 § 55, 1969.)

A person shall not use in the Pacific Ocean opposite any beach regulated by this Part 3 any inflated equipment of any kind except:
A. A standard surfmat which is:
1. Constructed of a durable material with a nonslippery surface;
2. So constructed that when inflated for use it will not fold in any direction;
3. Not smaller than 24 inches by 40 inches;
4. Not larger than 30 inches by 60 inches;
5. Equipped with a safety rope;
B. Coast Guard approved inflatable equipment launched for lifesaving purposes from a sinking or burning vessel or a vessel that is hazardous to the crew’s continued occupancy. (Ord. 85-0206 § 7, 1985: Ord. 9767 Art. 3 § 59, 1969.)

No person shall operate any vessel within 300 yards of the shoreline of any beach regulated by this Part 3 except:
A. When necessary to sail the vessel from or to a place of lawful mooring.
B. When necessary due to an emergency aboard the vessel.
C. When engaged in the use of a kayak, dory, surf ski, or catamaran not exceeding 22 feet in length from or to the beach through the designated ocean access corridor that has been established by the Director or the Fire Chief for the launching and landing of such vessels at the beach, but in no event within 150 yards of any pier.
D. Film and television production companies shall be allowed to launch and land personal watercraft in an area designated by the Director or the Fire Chief for such activity, provided the activity is conducted pursuant to the conditions imposed by either or both such officials. (Ord. 2012-0005 § 52, 2012: Ord. 85-0206 § 8, 1985: Ord. 9767 Art. 3 § 56, 1969.)

A. 1. A person shall not use, possess, or operate in the Pacific Ocean opposite any beach regulated by this Part 3 a sailboard, kite board, surfboard, paddleboard, ocean kayak, surf ski, rigid hull surf-craft, or similar device, other than a surfmat or bodyboard, at such times when the ocean is restricted for swimming and bathing only;
2. Such restriction shall be effective when a yellow flag having dimensions of not less than two feet by two feet and having a solid black circle in the center (commonly known as a "blackball flag") is prominently displayed from an ocean lifeguard tower, ocean lifeguard station, pier, or similar structure under the control of the Department of Beaches and Harbors or the District. At such times as the blackball flag is displayed, swimming and bathing only shall be permitted in the Pacific Ocean opposite those areas of the beach within 200 yards of the point of display of said blackball flag; provided, however, that where said blackball flag is displayed from consecutive operational ocean lifeguard towers, ocean lifeguard stations, and similar structures under the control of the Department of Beaches and Harbors along a beach regulated by this Part 3, then all areas of the Pacific Ocean opposite said beach shall be restricted to swimming and bathing only; and
3. Such restrictions shall also be indicated by pairs of flags put in place by an ocean lifeguard. At such times as such flags are displayed, swimming and bathing only shall be permitted in the waters of the Pacific Ocean opposite those areas of the beach lying between a given pair of such flags;
B. A person shall not use, possess, or operate in the Pacific Ocean opposite any beach regulated by this Part 3 a surfmat, bodyboard, paddleboard, surfboard, or similar device except within 200 yards from shore or 50 yards seaward of the point at which the farthest wave is breaking, whichever distance is greater, or when used by a skin diver to hold the flag required by Section 17.12.450 C. This restriction shall not apply to sailboards or kite boards.
C. A person shall not use, possess, or operate in the Pacific Ocean opposite any beach regulated by this Part 3 a fishing pole, spear, sling or other spear fishing equipment, sailboard, kite board, paddleboard, skimboard or surfboard, within 100 feet of any person in the ocean thereof who was not at the time using or possessing a similar object. Any beach or portion thereof may be closed to fishing at
any time deemed necessary for public safety by the ocean lifeguard in charge of that beach or portion thereof.
D. A person shall not use, possess, or operate in the Pacific Ocean opposite any beach regulated by this Part 3 a sailboard or kite board with the sail up within 50 yards of the farthest breaking wave from the shoreline except within the areas designated by the Director, Fire Chief, or ocean lifeguard, for the exclusive use of sailboards and kite boards pursuant to paragraph E of this section.
E. Notwithstanding any provisions of this section, the Director, Fire Chief, or ocean lifeguard may designate certain areas to be used exclusively by persons using sailboards, kite boards, surfboards, or paddleboards. Such designation may provide for one or more of these devices to be used within the same designated area. Such designation may be revoked at any time and the area covered by any such designation may be enlarged or reduced at any time. A person shall not swim or bathe in the Pacific Ocean included in an area so designated except while using a sailboard, kite board, surfboard, or paddleboard, or as is necessary in order to use a sailboard, kite board, surfboard, or paddleboard.
F. A person in violation of the restrictions set forth in this section shall not fail, refuse, or neglect to leave the Pacific Ocean opposite any beach regulated by this Part 3 when such restrictions are in effect.
G. No person shall swim, surf, skin dive, scuba dive, or otherwise recreate in the Pacific Ocean within 100 feet of any pier. (Ord. 2012-0005 § 53, 2012: Ord. 91-0121 § 3, 1991: Ord. 85-0206 § 9, 1985: Ord. 10025 § 7, 1970: Ord. 9767 Art. 3 § 57, 1969.)

No person shall hang glide, paraglide, or parasail on, from, or above any beach, cliff, or bluff adjacent to a beach that is owned, controlled, or managed by the County, except in areas designated for such purpose, and only under the supervision, and in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Director or the concessionaire authorized by the Director or the County to conduct such activity. (Ord. 2012-0005 § 54, 2012.)

In Sections 17.12.450, 17.12.470 and 17.12.480, and whenever elsewhere a distance from shore is specified, it shall mean the distance measured at right angles to the tangent of the actual line between the water and the unsubmerged beach as it exists at the time of measurement. (Ord. 9767 Art. 3 § 58, 1969.)

As used in this Part 3, “Surfriders’ Beach” refers to the Surfriders Beach State Park, as shown on County Surveyor’s Map No. B-2683, on file in the office of the engineer of the county of Los Angeles, and as described in a deed to the state of California recorded in Book D 254, page 929 of Official Records, in the office of the recorder of the county, and as described in a Final Order of Condemnation in favor of the state of California, a certified copy of which is recorded in Book D 38, page 424 of said Official Records. (Ord. 9767 Art. 3 § 61, 1969.)

The board of supervisors finds that the regulations imposed by this Part 3, as well as safety requirements, make the use of surfboards impossible during those times when the beaches are occupied by many swimmers and bathers. The board of supervisors also finds that the use of surfboards and paddleboards is a legitimate sport, and that there should be at least one area in which surfboards safely may be used even during those days and those hours when the beaches are most heavily attended, and that it is necessary, therefore, to prohibit in such areas other persons so that such other persons will not be injured. A person shall not swim, bathe or immerse himself in the waters of the Pacific Ocean opposite Surfriders’ Beach or opposite any other area designated, except while using a surfboard or paddleboard, or as necessary in order to use a surfboard or paddleboard. (Ord. 9767 Art. 3 § 62, 1969.)

No person shall deposit, place, throw, divert, or in any manner dispose of, or cause or permit to be deposited, placed, thrown, diverted, or in any manner disposed of, any crude petroleum, refined petroleum, engine oil, or any oily byproduct thereof, or any tar or any product containing tar or any oily substance into the Pacific Ocean, or into or upon any lagoon, bay, inlet, or tributary thereof or upon any beach, tideland, or submerged land, or any portion thereof. (Ord. 2012-0005 § 55, 2012: Ord. 9767 Art. 3 § 64, 1969.)

A person shall not deposit, place, throw, divert, keep, maintain or in any manner dispose of, or cause or permit to be deposited, placed, thrown, diverted, kept, maintained or in any manner disposed of any crude petroleum, refined petroleum, engine oil, or any oily byproduct thereof, or any tar, or any product containing tar or any oily substance into, along or upon any land, premises or place in such a manner that the same, or any portion thereof, may run or be transferred or carried to, or be in any manner deposited upon or conveyed to any beach, tideland or submerged land, or any portion thereof, or into or upon the waters of the Pacific Ocean, or into or upon the waters of any lagoon, bay, inlet or tributary thereof. (Ord. 9767 Art. 3 § 65, 1969.)

No person shall conduct, perform, or cause to be performed any repairs, alterations, maintenance, or other work upon or to any vessel on any beach or beach public parking lot, or in the Pacific ocean, which in any manner may cause or tend to cause any material or substance, including but not limited to, paint, oil, or other petroleum products, dirt, paint sandings or chips, wood sandings, or other residue or debris, to be deposited upon any beach or any County property located thereon, or to enter the Pacific Ocean. (Ord. 2012-0005 § 56, 2012.)

A person shall not deposit, place, throw, or in any manner dispose of any dead animal or any portion thereof, or any vegetable or animal matter, or any offal, night soil, manure, rubbish, trash, garbage, or any decaying or putrid matter, material or substance which might decay or become putrid, or any matter, material or substance which is or might become injurious to health or which is or might become a nuisance or offensive to the senses of any person coming in proximity thereto, into the waters of the Pacific Ocean, or into the waters of any lagoon, bay, inlet or tributary thereof, of, in, upon or along any beach, tideland or submerged land, or any portion thereof, or keep or maintain or cause or permit to be kept or maintained upon any premises or in or at any place any article, substance or thing hereinabove in this section enumerated, in such manner that any such article, substance or thing, or any portion thereof, may be transferred or carried to, or be in any manner deposited upon or conveyed to any beach, tideland or submerged land, or any portion thereof, or into or upon the waters of the Pacific Ocean, or into or upon the waters of any lagoon, bay, inlet or tributary thereof. (Ord. 9767 Art. 3 § 66, 1969.)