§ 28-31. Hours of operation.

(a)

The Bear Creek Reservoir is open for public access according to the following schedule:

March
Wednesday	6:00 a.m.—6:00 p.m.
Saturday	6:00 a.m.—6:00 p.m.
Sunday	6:00 a.m.—6:00 p.m.
April through September
Wednesday	6:00 a.m.—8:00 p.m.
Saturday	6:00 a.m.—8:00 p.m.
Sunday	6:00 a.m.—8:00 p.m.
October through November
Wednesday	6:00 a.m.—6:00 p.m.
Saturday	6:00 a.m.—6:00 p.m.
Sunday	6:00 a.m.—6:00 p.m.
Holidays
Memorial Day	6:00 a.m.—8:00 p.m.
July 4 th	6:00 a.m.—8:00 p.m.
Labor Day	6:00 a.m.—8:00 p.m.

 

(b)

The county is authorized to operate the boat ramp facilities and adjacent areas during said hours and dates of operation and on other dates but within normal hours of operation, as determined by the county in its sole discretion, for special events and holidays.

(c)

The county shall report to the Upper Oconee Basin Water Authority (referred to in this article as the authority) on an annual basis its operating schedule, including special events.

(d)

It shall be unlawful for any persons other than authorized employees of the authority and the county while on active duty to be present on the Bear Creek Reservoir property at any time Bear Creek Reservoir is not open for public access with the exception of adjacent property owners who have purchased a yearly pass for their boat from the authority or its representative.

(Ord. of 8-3-2009, art. 1, § 1)