Are motor boats allowed on lakes, ponds, and streams?


City code Chapter 24, Article 7, Division 2, Section 24-257 states, "...no person shall, on any lake, pond or stream within the city use any mechanically propelled boat or other watercraft, unless being used for emergency rescue or the maintenance of the lake, pond or stream."

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1. The surface of my lake or pond appears green. What is it?
2. Are motor boats allowed on lakes, ponds, and streams?
3. Does my dock need a permit?
4. Can swimming pool water be pumped into the street and/or the storm sewer?
5. What is done to control mosquitoes?
6. I have new sod or recently seeded my lawn. Can I water it daily?
7. Do residential lakeshore property owners pay higher taxes than non-lakeshore property owners?
8. Who owns the lake bed?
9. Who manages the flow of Minnehaha Creek?
10. Do I need a permit to install a fountain?