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(a) North Shore.

(1) It is unlawful for any person to operate a motorized vehicle in the area indicated on the map appended to this chapter, designated as Appendix II, and made a part thereof, excepting the established roads within the area of beach road and a portion of Spruce Street and further excepting transit of this prohibited area entering or leaving at the designated area at the beach road and directly to the northwest to the westerly boundary of the prohibited area which may be entered or exited only in the tidal area. City, state or public safety (police, fire, ambulance, rescue) vehicles may operate in the prohibited area if necessary for public safety purposes.

(2) Further, specifically prohibited is the operation of a motor vehicle on any portion of the bluff slope in the area above so designated as prohibited, as is indicated on the map appended to this chapter, designated as Appendix II, and made a part thereof.

(3) Operation of motorized vehicles in that portion of the prohibited area southerly and easterly from the east end of Beach Road may be permitted for the purpose of working on beached boats and barges provided that a permit is secured prior to such operation. Applications for such permits shall be filed with the City Manager or his designated appointee setting forth details as to the work to be performed and the dates of such performance. The City Manager may issue such permit, if he finds it reasonable under the circumstances, for a specified period of time, which may be extended on application showing good cause for such extension.

(4) Operation of motorized vehicles in that portion of the prohibited area described in KMC 13.30.080(a) above and entry to such area at a point or points other than at the natural end of Spruce Street may be permitted for the purpose of working on the Sewage Treatment Plant and on utility facilities provided that a permit is secured prior to such operation. Applications for such permits shall be filed with the City Manager or his designated appointee setting forth details as to the work to be performed and the dates of such performance, the areas in which such operations are required and the point or points of entry required to expedite the work. The City Manager shall condition such permit or permits on repair or reconditioning of the beach area or bluff and may require a bond in such amount and with such terms, with or without cash deposit or other surety, as he may deem advisable to secure such repair or reconditioning or to reimburse the City for damages to the areas concerned.

(b) South Shore. It is unlawful for any person to operate a motorized vehicle on the vegetated area at all times except for City authorized use, operation and maintenance of the existing airstrip located in the area designated in Appendix II. The area from the intersection of Royal Street and the South Beach south to the City Limits on the South Beach is also closed to motorized vehicles from July 5th to July 31st each year. The areas closed to motor vehicles are delineated by the map appended to this chapter, designated as Appendix II, and made a part thereof. City, state or public safety (police, fire, ambulance, rescue) vehicles may operate in the prohibited area if necessary the public safety, maintenance, repair cleaning and upkeep purposes.

Appendix II

(Ords. 419, 431, 571, 593, 1877-2000, 2284-2008, 2897-2016, 2956-2017)