RELATES TO:
KRS
150.025,
150.620,
150.625,
150.640
NECESSITY, FUNCTION, AND CONFORMITY:
KRS
150.025 and
150.620
authorize the department to promulgate administrative regulations restricting
the use of state recreational areas. This administrative regulation establishes
the safety procedures for multiple use of state waters to ensure
noninterference with the primary users, fishermen.
Section 1. Definitions.
(1) "Buffer zone" means the area from the
lake pool level of Cedar Creek Lake to the marked boundary.
Section 2. Prohibited Activities
in the
Buffer Zone. A person shall not construct, alter, or place any structure
of any kind within the
buffer zone. The following structures and items are
specifically prohibited:
(1) Private boat
ramps;
(2) Private stairways or
permanent steps;
(3) Private boat
docks, boat houses, or fishing piers;
(4) Roadways, turnarounds, or parking for
vehicular traffic;
(5) Motorized
vehicular traffic, including all-terrain vehicles;
(6) Electric lines, water lines, or other
public or private utilities without prior approval;
(7) Removal or destruction of vegetation by
any means;
(8) Burning;
(9) Fencing;
(10) Painting of trees, stumps, or rock
outcrops;
(11) Picnic tables,
swings, patios, or signs;
(12)
Flower or vegetable gardens;
(13)
Livestock grazing or watering;
(14)
Camping, except in designated areas; and
(15) Use or placement of mechanical
equipment.
Section 3.
Footpaths that provide access to the lake and are less than five (5) feet in
width shall be permitted. Vegetation less than one (1) inch in diameter may be
removed to develop a footpath. Only wood chips or similar natural material may
be used to surface and maintain footpaths.
Section 4. Water withdrawal from Cedar Creek
Lake shall be prohibited for public or private purposes.
Section 5. Activities on Cedar Creek
Lake.
(1) Swimming shall be prohibited except in
designated areas.
(2) Water skiing
and tubing shall be prohibited on the lake.
Section 6. Boat Restrictions.
(1) Boat and motor restrictions for the
lake
are established in
301 KAR
1:015.
