§ 16.16.130. Biological reserve—Acts prohibited.

No person, except employees of the City in the performance of their duties, shall do any of the following acts in any biological reserve located within the City of Long Beach:

A.

Cut, break, injure, deface, remove or disturb any plant, or capture, trap, injure, remove or kill any animal, provided, however that: (1) with the permission of the City's Director of Parks, Recreation and Marine, volunteers may engage in maintenance and study activities consistent with the protection and propagation of native species of plants and animals in self-sustaining habitats, with the education of the public about native plants, animals and their habitats, and with the appreciation and viewing of native plants, animals and their habitats; and (2) with a permit from the City's office of special events, filmmakers may use a portion of a biological reserve for filming as long as they do not disturb plants or wildlife.

B.

Swim, bathe or wade, or sail, paddle, or row any boat, canoe, raft, paddleboard, bellyboard, surfboard, or inflatable or rigid watercraft, or fish, spear, or net any sea creature, or operate a model boat in water areas, except that these activities may be performed under the supervision of an employee of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine.

C.

Plant, water, or nourish any plant, or release any animal, or feed or provide water for any animal except with the permission of the Director of Parks, Recreation and Marine.

D.

Lead, walk, or turn loose any animal. This Subsection shall not apply to dogs when led by a leash no more than eight feet (8') long if there is a sign posted that permits this activity.

E.

Make or kindle any fire except under the supervision of the Fire Department.

F.

Walk off established trails.

G.

Ride or drive a bicycle, skateboard, roller skates, in-line skates, scooters, razors, or any other wheeled vehicles, motorized or nonmotorized, on or off trails, unless there is a sign posted to allow such activities.

H.

Enter, except during the hours posted for public access.

I.

Camp or engage in any activity prohibited in Section 16.16.010.

(Ord. C-7879 § 1, 2003)