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Originally Posted by Belmont Resident
To the best of my knowledge there are no exceptions to allowing a boat inside of a roped off swim area. That is why all swim areas must be completely closed off at both ends. A swim area is defined as a safe haven from boats where swimmers may gather free from fear of boats entering.
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It may seem strange, but you can operate a boat (albeit carefully) inside a swim line with permission. See highlighted rule section (a).
Since there is so much interest in swim lines and their usage, I have attached below the rules governing same.
Hope this helps answer everyone's questions,
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Saf-C 404.08 Swim Lines.
(a) No person without permission of the permit holder shall operate a boat within any permitted swim line on any public body of water.
(b) No person shall put or place a swim line in the public waters of any public body of water without prior written approval of the director.
(c) No swim line shall be approved which:
(1) In the opinion of the director constitutes a hazard or obstruction to navigation;
(2) Extends into the water beyond the point where the depth of water exceeds 6 feet or for a distance from shore of 50 feet, whichever occurs first; or
(3) Diminishes the residential, recreational or scenic value of the public water in light of the competing uses for the enjoyment of the public water.
(d) The director shall accept written requests for a waiver of the restrictions imposed in paragraph (c) above. The request shall include the name and address of the person requesting the variance as well as the location of the proposed swim line. The reason the request is submitted detailing specific water depth and distance from shore shall be included.
(e) After receipt of a request for a waiver in conformance with (d) above, the director shall conduct a visual inspection of the proposed swim line site. A waiver shall be granted if the director determines that the proposed swim line does not constitute a hazard or obstruction to navigation and the granting of a swim line does not diminish the residential, recreational and scenic values that the public water provides to all users of the water.
(f) A swim line permit shall be approved on an annual basis if information contained on each request for a permit renewal is identical to the prior year's permit and waiver application