GENERAL PROVISIONS

Springfield, Ill., City Code tit. IX, ch. 96, art. I

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Springfield, Ill., City Code § 96.001 Definitions.

§ 96.001. - Definitions. For the purpose of this chapter the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning. Boat, watercraft or vessel. Every description of watercraft, used or capable of being used as a means of transportation on water, except: (1) a seaplane on the water, (2) innertube, or (3) air mattress or similar device. Custodian. Any lessee from the city of any marginal land for residence purposes located in zone E. Distance. The shortest horizontal distance from the point designated, between the points designated, or measured at right angles to the line designated. Diver's flag. A flag consisting of a red field five units of measurement in length and four units of measurement in width with a diagonal white stripe one unit of measurement in width. Drainage area. The entire area of land and water that drains into the reservoir or into Sugar Creek, Lick Creek, or any tributary or other stream above the public water supply dam. General manager. The general manager of public utilities for the city, the Mayor or designee. High-water line. The contour known as 560, referred to United States Government elevations, as obtained from the bench mark established in the city. Intake. The place where the water supply for the city is taken from the reservoir. Marginal land. The land owned or controlled by the city adjacent to the shoreline and not flooded by the waters of the reservoir. Motorboat. Any vessel propelled by machinery, whether or not such machinery is the principal source of propulsion. Personal watercraft. A vessel that uses an inboard motor powering a water jet pump as its primary source of motor power and that is designed to be operated by a person sitting, standing, or kneeling on the vessel, rather than the conventional manner of sitting or standing inside the vessel, and includes vessels that are similar in appearance and operation but are powered by an outboard or propeller driven motor. Reservoir. The artificial lake and water impounded therein by means of the public water supply dam constructed across the valley of Sugar Creek in the southeast quarter of Section 12, Township 15 North, Range 5 West of the Third Principal Meridian in Sangamon County, Illinois, and by any other structure constructed within the limits of the defined drainage area, which are used as a public water supply for the city. Resident. All persons residing in the city or lessees of marginal lands, on the date of application for registration or license of watercraft. Persons who do not meet the requirements of a resident shall be deemed nonresidents for the purpose of this chapter. Shoreline. The extended point where the plane of the surface of the waters of the reservoir touches the land. Wake. A movement of the water created by a boat underway great enough to disturb a boat at rest, but under no circumstances shall a boat underway exceed five miles per hour while in a "No Wake" area, whether or not the area is posted. Watercourse. Any stream, natural or artificial channel, spring, or depression of any kind, in which water flows continuously or intermittently over any part of the drainage area, directly or indirectly, into any part of the reservoir. Zone A. The portion of the reservoir lying within a radius of l, 000 feet from an intake. Zone B. The portion of the reservoir lying within 200 feet of the shoreline regardless of the high-water line of such reservoir. Zone B is a "No Wake" area. Zone C. The portion of the reservoir which lies north of Lindsay Bridge and more than 200 feet from the shoreline of the reservoir. Zone D. The remainder of the reservoir not otherwise zoned. Zone E. All land in the drainage area or within l/4 mile thereof which is or may be owned or controlled by the city, and is not flooded by the water of the reservoir. Zone E also includes public highways and railroad rights-of-way where the same pass through or over land owned by the city. Zone F. All land located within ten miles of the limits of the city-owned land and within the drainage area and includes all of zones A, B, C, D, and E, except that part of zone E which is outside the drainage area. Zone G. All the portion of lands, including access roads, which have been acquired by the city for Lake Springfield II purposes, lying south of East Lake Drive (beginning near Cottage Grove Area) and north of New City Road (also known as County Highway 40 or 9.0 South), located in Sections 30 and 31 (Rochester) Township 15 North, Range 4 West of the Third Principal Meridian, in Sangamon County, Illinois; in Sections 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 (Cotton Hill) Township 14 North, Range 4 West of the Third Principal Meridian in Sangamon County, Illinois; and, in Section 12 (Ball) Township 14 North, Range 5 West of the Third Principal Meridian, in Sangamon County, Illinois. This zone may be periodically enlarged as additional acquisitions of land are made. Zone H. All the portion of lands including access roads, which have been acquired by the city for Lake Springfield II purposes, lying south of New City Road (also known as County Highway 40 or 9.0 South) and east of Pawnee Road (also known as County Highway 28 or 3.0 East), in Sections 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 29, 30, 31, and 32 (Cotton Hill) Township 14 North, Range 4 West of the Third Principal Meridian, in Sangamon County, Illinois; and in Sections 5 and 6 (Pawnee) Township 13 North, Range 4 West of the Third Principal Meridian, in Sangamon County, Illinois. This zone may be periodically enlarged as additional acquisitions of land are made. Zone I. All the portion of lands which have been acquired by the city for Lake Springfield II purposes, lying south of New City Road (also known as County Highway 40 or 9.0 South) and west of Pawnee Road (also known as County Highway 28 or 3.0 East), in Sections 13, 14, 23, 24, 25, 26, 35, and 36 (Ball) Township 14 North, Range 5 West of the Third Principal Meridian, in Sangamon County, Illinois; and Sections 2 and 3 (Divernon) Township 13 North, Range 5 West of the Third Principal Meridian, in Sangamon County, Illinois. This zone may be periodically enlarged as additional acquisitions of land are made. (Ord. No. 208-3-96, § 1(Exh. A), 3-20-96; Ord. No. 333-08-19, § 1(Exh. A), 8-7-19)

Springfield, Ill., City Code § 96.002 Applicability of chapter.

§ 96.002. - Applicability of chapter. All of the provisions of this chapter shall apply to zones A, B, C, D, and E except where otherwise indicated.

Springfield, Ill., City Code § 96.003 Right of entry for purpose of inspection.

§ 96.003. - Right of entry for purpose of inspection. The city, by its authorized representatives shall have the right to go on and into zones A, B, C, D, and E, and every part thereof and the improvements thereon at any and all reasonable times to inspect the same, to gain access to other land, to plant and care for trees and other vegetation, construct or cause to be constructed and maintained sewer, water, and gas pipes, electric and telephone lines and pipes, and lines for other services and their appurtenances, to improve and protect the shoreline, and to do any other work pertaining to the improvement, protection, sanitary control, and regulation of the reservoir and its environs.

Springfield, Ill., City Code § 96.004 Rules and regulations.

§ 96.004. - Rules and regulations. The general manager of public utilities shall have power to establish general rules and regulations for the administration of this chapter and such other rules and regulations as may be deemed advisable or necessary to make, in giving full force and effect to the carrying out of the provisions of this chapter, and may amend and repeal any such rules and regulations. (Ord. No. 208-3-96, § 1(Exh. A), 3-20-96)

Springfield, Ill., City Code § 96.005 Exemption of acts of city.

§ 96.005. - Exemption of acts of city. Nothing herein shall apply to or be construed to prevent or penalize anything done or caused to be done by the city in constructing, operating, improving, repairing, maintaining, patrolling, policing, protecting, or caring for the reservoir, the aquatic life, therein, the shores thereof, zone E, the birds and natural life thereon, or any part of the waterworks system of the city.

Springfield, Ill., City Code § 96.006 Permits and licenses.

§ 96.006. - Permits and licenses. (a) All applications for permits or licenses herein provided for shall be directed to the general manager of public utilities. (b) All permits and licenses issued pursuant to this chapter shall not be transferable in any way, but all benefits which may be derived therefrom shall accrue to the person to whom the permit is issued. (c) Each permit or license, whether or not issued for a consideration, shall be subject to revocation by the general manager unless otherwise expressly provided, whenever the licensee or holder of such permit in any way violates or permits the violation of any law, ordinance, rule, or regulation for the regulation, care, protection, or control of the reservoir, drainage area, or water supply of the city. (d) Each custodian of marginal land and each licensee or holder of any permit from the city shall at all times keep his post office address on file with the general manager of public utilities and any provision for written notice to any custodian, licensee, or holder of any permit from the city shall be deemed for all purposes to have been complied with when the same in writing shall have been deposited in the United States mail, postage prepaid, and properly addressed to such designated address. The affidavit of the person so mailing such notice shall be prima facie evidence of the mailing thereof. (Ord. No. 208-3-96, § 1(Exh. A), 3-20-96)

Springfield, Ill., City Code § 96.007 Park conservationist, utility security personnel, and temporary and seasonal employees.

§ 96.007. - Park conservationist, utility security personnel, and temporary and seasonal employees. The general manager of public utilities may appoint park conservationists, utility security personnel, and temporary and seasonal employees, as provided for in this Code, who shall have the authority to enforce the provisions of this chapter, except that these employees shall not have the power of arrest, search, or seizure nor any other police power specifically imparted to a policeman, police officer, or other law enforcement official by the laws of the United States, State of Illinois, or under the ordinances of the city. However, they shall have the power to inspect as provided for in section 96.039(b)(22). (Ord. No. 208-3-96, § 1(Exh. A), 3-20-96)

Springfield, Ill., City Code § 96.008 Hindering or interfering with city employees.

§ 96.008. - Hindering or interfering with city employees. No person shall interfere with or in any manner hinder any employee or agent of the city while engaged in any work or the improvement, care, or supervision of any portion of zones A, B, C, D, E, or F.

Source: City of Springfield, Illinois, Code of Ordinances (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/il/springfield/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TITIXGERE_CH96LASP_ARTIGEPRFetched: 11/8/2026