GRAND RIVER - R281.770.11 - Slow-no wake speed.
11. On the waters of the Grand river, section 31, town 8 north, range 15 west, Crockery and Robinson townships, Ottawa county, from its confluence with Indian channel upstream 3,500 feet, it is unlawful for an operator of a vessel to exceed a slow-no wake speed.
History: Eff. February 15, 1974
GRAND RIVER - R281.770.12 - Slow-no wake speed.
12. On the waters of the Grand river, sections 33 and 34, town 8 north, range 15 west, Crockery and Robinson townships, Ottawa county, from a point where 120th avenue, as extended, meets the water's edge, downstream for 2,500 feet and upstream for 1,500 feet, it is unlawful for an operator of a vessel to exceed a slow-no wake speed.
History: Eff. February 15, 1974
GRAND RIVER - R281.770.19 - Slow-no wake speed.
19. On the waters of the Grand river, sections 16, 17, 20, and 21, town 8 north, range 16 west, city of Grand Haven, Ottawa county, from the Grand Trunk Railway bridge downstream for 3,200 feet and upstream for 1,000 feet, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow-no wake speed.
History: Eff. April 17, 1974
GRAND RIVER - R281.770.20 - Slow-no wake speed.
20. On the waters of the Grand river, sections 16 and 21, town 8 north, range 16 west, city of Grand Haven, Ottawa county, from buoy 14, which lies 600 feet, more or less, upstream from US 3l highway bridge, westerly to the west shore, and along the westerly shore to the entrance of South channel and when within 300 feet of the shoreline, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow-no wake speed.
History: Eff. April 17, 1974
GRAND RIVER - WC-70-13-001 - Slow-no wake speed.
It is unlawful for the operator of a vessel which is 26 feet or longer to operate at a speed which creates a wake on the western-most channel of the Grand River, Ottawa County, Section 36 between the following points: north boundary of section 1, Grand Haven Township, GPS coordinate 43.030534/-86.159217, extending north to GPS coordinate 43.041332/-86.162548, Spring Lake Township.
The boundaries of the area described above shall be marked with buoys. All buoys must be placed as provided in a permit issued by the Department of Natural Resources and be in conformance with the State Uniform Waterway Marking System.
History: Eff. January 27, 2014
GRAND RIVER - WC-70-95-001 - Slow-no wake speed.
(a) On the waters of the Grand river, from the U.S. highway 31 bridge upstream to the east line of section 21, located at a point on the river where the centerline of Beechtree street, if extended north, intersects the river, sections 16 and 21, town 8 north, range 16 west, city of Grand Haven, Ottawa county, state of Michigan, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow-no wake speed.
(b) On the waters of the Grand river, from the southernmost point of the north shore of the South channel, thence in a westerly direction to the west shore of the Grand river, then continuing upstream to a point 3,200 feet downstream from the Grand Trunk Railway bridge, sections 17 and 20, town 8 north, range 16 west, city of Grand Haven, Ottawa county, state of Michigan, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow-no wake speed.
The boundaries of the area described immediately above shall be marked with signs and with buoys. All buoys must be placed as provided in a permit issued by the Department of Natural Resources and be in conformance with the State Uniform Waterway Marking System.
History: Eff. January 10, 1996
GRAND RIVER - WC-70-96-001 - Slow-no wake speed.
On the waters of the Grand River sections 16 and 17, town 8 north, range 16 west, city of Ferrysburg, Ottawa county, state of Michigan, commencing on the south line of section 17 at the shoreline of the Grand River, thence easterly on the south line of section 17 to the center of the Grand River, thence northeasterly along the centerline of the Grand River to a point 3,000 feet downstream from the Grand Trunk (now CSX) railway bridge, thence northerly to the shoreline of the Grand River, thence westerly along the shoreline of the Grand River to the south line of section 17, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow-no wake speed.
The boundaries of the area described immediately above shall be marked with signs and with buoys. All buoys must be placed as provided in a permit issued by the Department of Natural Resources and be in conformance with the State Uniform Waterway Marking System.
History: Eff. July 3, 1996
GRAND RIVER, ENTRANCE CHANNEL - R281.770.17 - Slow-no wake speed.
17. On the waters of the Grand river and entrance channel, sections 19, 20, 29, and 30, town 8 north, range 16 west, city of Grand Haven, Ottawa county, from the entrance channel pierhead upstream to a line drawn from the north shore of South channel, at its confluence with the Grand river, westerly to the west shore of the Grand river, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow-no wake speed.
History: Eff. April 17, 1974
GRAND RIVER IN GRAND HAVEN TOWNSHIP - R281.770.6 - Slow-no wake speed.
6. On the waters of the Grand river in section 1, town 7 north, range 16 west, Grand Haven township, Ottawa county, it shall be unlawful for an operator of a vessel to exceed a slow-no wake speed, which means a very slow speed whereby the wake or wash created by the vessel would be minimal.
History: Eff. June 25, 1971
GRAND RIVER IN SPRING LAKE VILLAGE - R281.770.4 - Slow-no wake speed.
4. On the waters of the Grand river, sections 15, 16, 21, and 22, town 8 north, range 16 west, Spring Lake village, Ottawa county, beginning at the entrance to Spring lake and continuing in an easterly direction for a distance of 4,000 feet, it shall be unlawful for an operator of a vessel to exceed a slow-no wake speed when within 200 feet of the north shore. Slow-no wake speed means a very slow speed whereby the wake or wash created by the vessel would be minimal.
History: Eff. June 25, 1971
GRAND RIVER, SOUTH CHANNEL - R281.770.18 - Slow-no wake speed.
18. On the waters of South channel, sections 20 and 21, town 8 north, range 16 west, city of Grand Haven, Ottawa county, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow-no wake speed.
History: Eff. April 17, 1974
GRAND RIVER, DICK'S LANDING - WC-70-96-002 - Slow-no wake speed.
On the waters of the Grand River, section 1, town 7 north, range 15 west, extending from where the easterly edge of Dick;s Landing Marina, parcel #70-08-01-100-012(1), meets the waters edge, downstream 450 feet and upstream 500 feet, it is unlawful for an operator of a vessel to exceed a slow-no wake speed.
The boundaries of the area described immediately above shall be marked with signs and with buoys. All buoys must be placed as provided in a permit issued by the Department of Natural Resources and be in conformance with the State Uniform Waterway Marking System.
History: Eff: January 16, 1997
GRAND RIVER, CROCKERY TOWNSHIP- WC-70-22-006 - Slow-no wake speed.
On the waters of the Grand river, section 36, town 8 north, range 15 west, and section 1, town 7 north, range 15 west, within Crockery township, Ottawa county, bound by a line starting where 96th Avenue as extended, meets the water’s edge, continuing southwesterly to the nearest opposite shore, hence downstream to a line starting from where the westerly edge of parcel 70-04-36-300-010, meets the water’s edge, continuing perpendicular to the shore, southwesterly to the opposite shore, it shall be unlawful for an operator of a vessel to exceed a slow-no wake speed.
“Slow-no wake speed” means a very slow speed whereby the wake or wash created by the vessel would be minimal.
The provisions of this regulation shall apply only to vessels used for recreational purposes.
The boundaries of the area described above shall be marked with signs and/or with buoys at all points of public entry. It is the responsibility of Crockery township to provide, place and maintain all signage, including any buoys, to notify boaters of this watercraft control. This includes all public access sites within the area described above. All buoys must be placed as provided in a permit issued by the Department of Natural Resources and be in conformance with Michigan’s approved Uniform Waterway Marking System. Buoys shall not be placed in a commercial shipping channel. This watercraft control is only enforceable when properly marked.
Eff. Date: May 12, 2022
LAKE MACATAWA - WC-70-05-001 - Slow-no wake speed.
On the waters of Lake Macatawa, on that portion being east of a line beginning where Thomas Avenue, as extended, intersects the water's edge and thence north to the nearest opposite shore, to a line beginning where Cleveland Avenue, as extended, intersects the water's edge, and thence northwesterly to the nearest opposite shore, city of Holland and township of Holland, county of Ottawa, state of Michigan, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel 26 feet or greater in length to exceed a slow--no wake speed.
The boundaries of the area described immediately above shall be marked with signs and with buoys. All buoys must be placed as provided in a permit issued by the Department of Natural Resources and be in conformance with the State Uniform Waterway Marking System.
History: Eff. October 12, 2005
LAKE MACATAWA, PARK TOWNSHIP - LWC 70-22-001 - Slow-No Wake.
On the waters of Lake Macatawa, Park township, Ottawa county, it is unlawful for:
(a) The operator of a vessel less than 26 feet in length to exceed a slow-no wake speed when within 300 feet of any shore, dock, or pierhead.
(b) The operator of a vessel 26 feet or more in length to exceed a slow-no wake speed when within 600 feet of any shore, dock, or pierhead.
“Slow-no wake speed” means a very slow speed whereby the wake or wash created by the vessel would be minimal.
The provisions of this regulation shall apply only to vessels used for recreational purposes.
The boundaries of the area described above shall be marked with signs and/or with buoys at all points of public entry. It is the responsibility of Park township to provide, place and maintain all signage, including any buoys, to notify boaters of this watercraft control. This includes all public access sites within the area described above. All buoys must be placed as provided in a permit issued by the Department of Natural Resources and be in conformance with Michigan’s approved Uniform Waterway Marking System. Buoys shall not be placed in a commercial shipping channel. This watercraft control is only enforceable when properly marked.
History Eff. Date: March 27, 2022
LAKE MACATAWA, “THE NARROWS” - LWC-70-22-002 - Slow-No Wake.
On the waters of Lake Macatawa, locally known as the "Narrows,” on that portion bound to the west by longitudinal line 86° 10' 0.76"W, (-86.16688) and to the east by longitudinal line, 86° 9' 110"W, (-86.15447) within Section 35 of Park township, Ottawa county, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow-no wake speed.
“Slow-no wake speed” means a very slow speed whereby the wake or wash created by the vessel would be minimal.
The longitudinal line, 86° 10' 0.76" W, (-86.16688) is approximated by extending Old Orchard road (City of Holland) north to the northern shore.
The longitudinal line, 86° 9' 16.110"W, (-86.15447) can be approximated by extending a line south from the navigational aid, Point Superior Light 7, to the southern township boundary.
The provisions of this regulation shall apply only to vessels used for recreational purposes.
The boundaries of the area described above shall be marked with signs and/or with buoys at all points of public entry. It is the responsibility of Park township to provide, place and maintain all signage, including any buoys, to notify boaters of this watercraft control. This includes all public access sites within the area described above. All buoys must be placed as provided in a permit issued by the Department of Natural Resources and be in conformance with Michigan’s approved Uniform Waterway Marking System. Buoys shall not be placed in a commercial shipping channel. This watercraft control is only enforceable when properly marked.
Datum: NAD 1983 Michigan GeoRef (Meters).
History Eff. Date: March 27, 2022
LAKE MACATAWA, CITY OF HOLLAND - LWC 70-22-003 - Slow-No Wake.
On the waters of Lake Macatawa, City of Holland, Ottawa county, it is unlawful for:
(a) The operator of a vessel less than 26 feet in length to exceed a slow-no wake speed when within 300 feet of any shore, dock, or pierhead.
(b) The operator of a vessel 26 feet or more in length to exceed a slow-no wake speed when within 600 feet of any shore, dock, or pierhead.
“Slow-no wake speed” means a very slow speed whereby the wake or wash created by the vessel would be minimal.
The provisions of this regulation shall apply only to vessels used for recreational purposes.
The boundaries of the area described above shall be marked with signs and/or with buoys at all points of public entry. It is the responsibility of City of Holland to provide, place and maintain all signage, including any buoys, to notify boaters of this watercraft control. This includes all public access sites within the area described above. All buoys must be placed as provided in a permit issued by the Department of Natural Resources and be in conformance with Michigan’s approved Uniform Waterway Marking System. Buoys shall not be placed in a commercial shipping channel. This watercraft control is only enforceable when properly marked.
History Eff. Date: April 19, 2022
LAKE MACATAWA - WC-70-05-002 - Slow-no wake speed.
On the waters of Lake Macatawa, on that portion being east of a line beginning where Thomas Avenue, as extended, intersects the water's edge and thence north to the nearest opposite shore, to a line beginning where Cleveland Avenue, as extended, intersects the water's edge, and thence northwesterly to the nearest opposite shore, city of Holland and township of Holland, county of Ottawa, state of Michigan, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel 26 feet or greater in length to exceed a slow-no wake speed.
The boundaries of the area described immediately above shall be marked with signs and with buoys. All buoys must be placed as provided in a permit issued by the Department of Natural Resources and be in conformance with the State Uniform Waterway Marking System.
History: Eff. October 12, 2005
LAKE MACATAWA, THE NARROWS - LWC-70-22-004 – Slow-No Wake.
On the waters of Lake Macatawa, locally known as the “Narrows,” on that portion bound to the west by longitudinal line 86° 10' 0.76" W (-86.16688) and to the east by longitudinal line 86° 9' 16.110” W, (-86.15447) within the City of Holland, Ottawa county, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow-no wake speed.
“Slow-no wake speed” means a very slow speed whereby the wake or wash created by the vessel would be minimal.
The longitudinal line, 86° 10' 0.76" W, (-86.16688) is approximated by extending Old Orchard road (City of Holland) north to the northern shore.
The longitudinal line, 86° 9' 16.110"W, (-86.15447) can be approximated by extending a line south from the navigational aid, Point Superior Light 7, to the south shore.
The provisions of this regulation shall apply only to vessels used for recreational purposes.
The boundaries of the area described above shall be marked with signs and/or with buoys at all points of public entry. It is the responsibility of City of Holland to provide, place and maintain all signage, including any buoys, to notify boaters of this watercraft control. This includes all public access sites within the area described above. All buoys must be placed as provided in a permit issued by the Department of Natural Resources and be in conformance with Michigan’s approved Uniform Waterway Marking System. Buoys shall not be placed in a commercial shipping channel. This watercraft control is only enforceable when properly marked.
Datum: NAD 1983 Michigan GeoRef (Meters).
History Eff. Date: April 19, 2022
LAKE MACATAWA, HOLLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP - LWC 70-22-005 - Slow-No Wake.
On the waters of Lake Macatawa, Holland Charter Township, Ottawa county, it is unlawful for:
(a) The operator of a vessel less than 26 feet in length to exceed a slow-no wake speed when within 300 feet of any shore, dock, or pierhead.
(b) The operator of a vessel 26 feet or more in length to exceed a slow-no wake speed when within 600 feet of any shore, dock, or pierhead.
“Slow-no wake speed” means a very slow speed whereby the wake or wash created by the vessel would be minimal.
The provisions of this regulation shall apply only to vessels used for recreational purposes.
The boundaries of the area described above shall be marked with signs and/or with buoys at all points of public entry. It is the responsibility of Holland Charter Township to provide, place and maintain all signage, including any buoys, to notify boaters of this watercraft control. This includes all public access sites within the area described above. All buoys must be placed as provided in a permit issued by the Department of Natural Resources and be in conformance with Michigan’s approved Uniform Waterway Marking System. Buoys shall not be placed in a commercial shipping channel. This watercraft control is only enforceable when properly marked.
History Eff.: April 19, 2022
LAKE MACATAWA ENTRANCE CHANNEL - R281.770.21 - Swimming prohibited.
21. On the waters of the entrance channel to Lake Macatawa from Lake Michigan, section 33, T5N, R16W, Park township, Ottawa county, it is unlawful for a person to swim.
History: Eff. October 4, 1978
LAKE MACATAWA, PINE CREEK BAY - WC-70-16-003 - High-speed boating and water skiing hours.
On the waters of Pine Creek Bay, Lake Macatawa, lying north of the latitudinal line 42°47'10"N, (42.78611), Park Township, Ottawa County, it shall be unlawful for the operator of any motorboat, during the period from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 a.m. of the following day, or from 7:30 p.m. to 11:00 a.m. of the following day when daylight saving time is in effect, to:
The boundaries of the area described above shall be marked with signs and/or with buoys and maintained by the Township. All buoys must be placed as provided in a permit issued by the Department of Natural Resources and be in conformance with the State Uniform Waterway Marking System. Buoys shall not be placed in a commercial shipping channel.
Datum: NAD 1983 Michigan GeoRef (Meters)
History: Eff. June 17, 2017
LAKE MACATAWA; BIG BAY - WC-70-16-004 - Slow-no wake speed.
On the waters of Lake Macatawa's, "Big Bay", on that portion being north and west of a line starting near Chippewa Point at coordinate 42° 47' 0.096"N, 86° 11' 11.0754"W, (42.78336, -86.18641) ending at coordinate 42° 47' 18.312"N, 86° 10' 37.02"W, (42.78842, -86.17695), Park Township, Ottawa County, State of Michigan, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow-no wake speed.
"Slow-no wake speed" means a very slow speed whereby the wake or wash created by the vessel would be minimal."
Coordinate 42° 47' 0.096", 86° 11' 11.0754", (42.78336, -86.18641), can be approximated to where Chippewa Avenue as extended meets the water's edge.
Coordinate 42° 47' 18.312", 86° 10' 37.02", (42.78842, -86.17695), can be approximated as where 160th Street as extended meets the water's edge.
The boundaries of the area described above shall be marked with signs and/or with buoys and maintained by the Township. All buoys must be placed as provided in a permit issued by the Department of Natural Resources and be in conformance with the State Uniform Waterway Marking System.
Datum: NAD 1983 Michigan GeoRef (Meters).
History: Eff: June 17, 2017
LAKE MACATAWA, MACATAWA BAY - WC-70-16-005 - Slow-no wake speed.
On the waters of Lake Macatawa, on that portion bound to the west by the longitudinal line 86° 12' 57"W (-86.21583) and bound to the east by a line starting at coordinate 42° 46' 29.856"N, 86° 11' 59.9634"W, (42.77496, -86.19999) ending at coordinate 42° 46' 18.4074"N, 86° 11' 42.792"W, (42.77178, -86.19522), Park Township, Ottawa County, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow-no wake speed.
Coordinate 86° 12' 57"W (-86.21583) can be referenced as the westerly end of the entrance channel to Lake Macatawa from Lake Michigan.
Coordinate 42° 46' 29.856"N, 86° 11' 59.9634"W, (42.77496, -86.19999), can be approximated as where the Black Lake Boardwalk East Scenic Overlook meets the water's edge.
Coordinate 42° 46' 18.4074"N, 86° 11' 42.792"W, (42.77178, -86.19522), can be approximated as where Jenison Avenue as extended meets the water's edge.
Slow-no wake speed" means a very slow speed whereby the wake or wash created by the vessel would be minimal."
The boundaries of the area described above shall be marked with signs and/or with buoys and maintained by the Township. All buoys must be placed as provided in a permit issued by the Department of Natural Resources and be in conformance with the State Uniform Waterway Marking System. Buoys shall not be placed in a commercial shipping channel.
Datum: NAD 1983 Michigan GeoRef (Meters)
History: Eff. June 17, 2017
MACATAWA RIVER, CITY OF HOLLAND - R281.770.15 - Slow-no wake speed.
15. On the waters of the Macatawa river, city of Holland, county of Ottawa, from a line from where Fourth street as extended west intersects the water's edge and thence northeasterly to the nearest north shore, upstream to a point 1,500 feet upstream from the North River Avenue bridge, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow-no wake speed.
History: Eff. March 14, 1975
MILLHOUSE BAYOU - R281.770.7 - Slow-no wake speed.
7. On the waters of Millhouse bayou, section 1, town 7 north, range 16 west, Grand Haven township, Ottawa county, from Mercury Drive bridge to the Grand river, it shall be unlawful for an operator of a vessel to exceed a slow-no wake speed, which means a very slow speed whereby the wake or wash created by the vessel would be minimal.
History: Eff. June 25, 1971
PIGEON LAKE, PORT SHELDON TOWNSHIP, ENTRANCE TO CHANNEL - WC-70-17-001 - Slow-no wake speed.
On the waters of the entrance channel to Pigeon Lake from Lake Michigan, including between the pier heads, on that portion bound to the west by longitudinal line 86° 13' 10.9452"W (-86.21970) and to the east by longitudinal line 86° 12' 36.5508" W, (-86.210155) within Port Sheldon Township, County of Ottawa, State of Michigan, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed.
Slow-no wake speed" means a very slow speed whereby the wake or wash created by the vessel would be minimal.
Longitudinal line 86° 13' 10.9452"W, (-86.21970) can be approximated by a line connecting the western most portion of the two pier heads.
The boundaries of the area described above shall be marked with signs and/or with buoys and maintained by the Township. Public access sites within the area described above shall also be marked identifying this local watercraft control. All buoys must be placed as provided in a permit issued by the Department of Natural Resources and be in conformance with the State Uniform Waterway Marking System. Buoys shall not be placed in a commercial shipping channel. This local watercraft control is only enforceable when clearly and properly marked.
Datum: NAD 1983 Michigan GeoRef (Meters)
History: Eff: November 20, 2017
PIGEON RIVER, PORT SHELDON TOWNSHIP, UPSTREAM, WC-70-17-002 - Slow-no wake speed.
On the waters of Pigeon River, on that portion upstream from Lakeshore Drive to the eastern township boarder, within Port Sheldon Township, County of Ottawa, State of Michigan, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow-no wake speed.
Slow-no wake speed" means a very slow speed whereby the wake or wash created by the vessel would be minimal.
The boundaries of the area described above shall be marked with signs and/or with buoys and maintained by the Township. Public access sites within the area described above shall also be marked identifying this local watercraft control. All buoys must be placed as provided in a permit issued by the Department of Natural Resources and be in conformance with the State Uniform Waterway Marking System. Buoys shall not be placed in a commercial shipping channel. This local watercraft control is only enforceable when clearly and properly marked.
Datum: NAD 1983 Michigan GeoRef (Meters)
History: Eff: November 20, 2017
PIGEON LAKE, PORT SHELDON TOWNSHIP, WESTERN PORTION, WC-70-17-003 - Slow-no wake speed.
On the waters of Pigeon Lake, on that portion bound to the west by longitudinal line 86° 12' 36.5508"W, (-86.210155) and to the east by Lakeshore Drive, within Port Sheldon Township, County of Ottawa, State of Michigan, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow-no wake speed, between the hours of 6:30 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. the following day, or the hours of 7:30 p.m. to 11:00 a.m. of the following day when and where eastern daylight saving time, as defined in R 281.700.3(2), is in effect.
Slow-no wake speed; means a very slow speed whereby the wake or wash created by the vessel would be minimal.
The boundaries of the area described above shall be marked with signs and/or with buoys and maintained by the Township. Public access sites within the area described above shall also be marked identifying this local watercraft control. All buoys must be placed as provided in a permit issued by the Department of Natural Resources and be in conformance with the State Uniform Waterway Marking System. Buoys shall not be placed in a commercial shipping channel. This local watercraft control is only enforceable when clearly and properly marked.
Datum: NAD 1983 Michigan GeoRef (Meters)
History: Eff: November 20, 2017
POTTAWATOMIE BAYOU - R281.770.8 - Slow-no wake speed.
8. On the waters of Pottawatomie bayou, section 36, town 8 north, range 16 west, Grand Haven township, Ottawa county, for a distance of 500 feet westerly from Grand river, it shall be unlawful for an operator of a vessel to exceed a slow-no wake speed, which means a very slow speed whereby the wake or wash created by the vessel would be minimal.
History: Eff. June 25, 1971
SPRING LAKE - CITY OF FERRYSBURG - WC-70-20-001 - Slow-no wake speed.
On that portion of the waters of Spring Lake located within sections 15 and 16, T8N, R16W, City of Ferrysburg, Ottawa County, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow-no wake speed.
Slow-no wake speed means a very slow speed whereby the wake or wash created by the vessel would be minimal.
The slow-no wake area described above is further defined below:
The western boundary of this area shall be where Spring Lake merges with the Grand River; which can be further described as a point starting on the eastern shore of the entrance to Spring Lake, coordinates: 43° 4' 32.27"N, 86° 13' 0.23"W, (43.07563°, -86.21673°), then continuing westerly to the opposite shore, coordinates: 43° 4' 30.65"N, 86° 12' 50.18"W, (43.07518°, -86.21394°).
The eastern boundary of this area shall be described as a line starting where N. Division Street as extended meets the water's edge, within the Village of Spring Lake, coordinates: 43° 4' 45.55"N, 86° 12' 17.17"W, (43.08043°, -86.20059°), thence north 200 feet, thence northwesterly to the eastern point of land on the opposite shoreline, locally known as Viet's Landing, coordinates: 43° 5' 4.78"N, 86° 12' 17.17"W, (43.08466°, -86.20477°).
The boundaries of the area described above shall be marked with signs and/or with buoys at all points of public entry. It is the responsibility of the City of Ferrysburg to provide, place and maintain all signage, including any buoys, to notify boaters of this watercraft control. This includes all public access sites within the area described above. All buoys must be placed as provided in a permit issued by the Department of Natural Resources and be in conformance with Michigan's approved Uniform Waterway Marking System. Buoys shall not be placed in a commercial shipping channel. This local watercraft control is only enforceable when properly marked.
Datum: NAD 1983 Michigan GeoRef (Meters)
History Eff: August 4, 2020
SPRING LAKE - CITY OF FERRYSBURG - WC-70-20-002 - Slow-no wake speed.
On that portion of the waters of Spring Lake located within the City of Ferrysburg, Ottawa County, it is unlawful for:
Slow-no wake speed means a very slow speed whereby the wake or wash created by the vessel would be minimal.
The boundaries of the area described above shall be marked with signs and/or with buoys at all points of public entry. It is the responsibility of the City of Ferrysburg to provide, place and maintain all signage, including any buoys, to notify boaters of this watercraft control. This includes all public access sites within the area described above. All buoys must be placed as provided in a permit issued by the Department of Natural Resources and be in conformance with Michigan's approved Uniform Waterway Marking System. Buoys shall not be placed in a commercial shipping channel. This local watercraft control is only enforceable when properly marked.
History Eff: August 4, 2020
SPRING LAKE - CITY OF FERRYSBURG - WC-70-20-003- Slow-no wake speed.
On that portion of the waters of Spring Lake known as Smith's Bayou, sections 9, 15, and 16, T8N, R16W, City of Ferrysburg, Ottawa County, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow-no wake speed.
Slow-no wake speed means a very slow speed whereby the wake or wash created by the vessel would be minimal.
Smith's Bayou can be further described as the waters northwest of a line beginning where Reenders Street, as extended, intersects the water's edge, coordinates: 43° 5' 12.84"N, 86° 12' 12.96"W (43.08689°N, -86.2036°W), thence southwest to the eastern point of land on the opposite shoreline, locally known as Viet's Landing, coordinates: 43° 5' 4.78"N, 86° 12' 17.17"W, (43.08466°, -86.20477°).
The boundaries of the area described above shall be marked with signs and/or with buoys at all points of public entry. It is the responsibility of the City of Ferrysburg to provide, place and maintain all signage, including any buoys, to notify boaters of this watercraft control. This includes all public access sites within the area described above. All buoys must be placed as provided in a permit issued by the Department of Natural Resources and be in conformance with Michigan's approved Uniform Waterway Marking System. Buoys shall not be placed in a commercial shipping channel. Anchoring in a marked or buoyed area designed for navigation is prohibited. This local watercraft control is only enforceable when properly marked.
Datum: NAD 1983 Michigan GeoRef (Meters)
History Eff: August 4, 2020
SPRING LAKE - VILLAGE OF SPRING LAKE - WC-70-20-004 - Slow-no wake speed.
On that portion of the waters of Spring Lake located within sections 15 and 16, T8N, R16W, Village of Spring Lake, Ottawa County, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow-no wake speed.
Slow-no wake speed means a very slow speed whereby the wake or wash created by the vessel would be minimal.
The slow-no wake area described above is further defined below:
The western boundary of this area shall be where Spring Lake merges with the Grand River; which can be further described as a point starting on the eastern shore of the entrance to Spring Lake, coordinates: 43° 4' 32.27"N, 86° 13' 0.23"W, (43.07563°, -86.21673°), then continuing westerly to the opposite shore, coordinates: 43° 4' 30.65"N, 86° 12' 50.18"W, (43.07518°, -86.21394°).
The eastern boundary of this area shall be described as a line starting where N. Division Street as extended meets the water's edge, within the Village of Spring Lake, coordinates: 43° 4' 45.55"N, 86° 12' 17.17"W, (43.08043°, -86.20059°), thence north 200 feet, thence northwesterly to the eastern point of land on the opposite shoreline, locally known as Viet's Landing, coordinates: 43° 5' 4.78"N, 86° 12' 17.17"W, (43.08466°, -86.20477°).
The boundaries of the area described above shall be marked with signs and/or with buoys at all points of public entry. It is the responsibility of the Village of Spring Lake to provide, place and maintain all signage, including any buoys, to notify boaters of this watercraft control. This includes all public access sites within the area described above. All buoys must be placed as provided in a permit issued by the Department of Natural Resources and be in conformance with Michigan's approved Uniform Waterway Marking System. Buoys shall not be placed in a commercial shipping channel. This local watercraft control is only enforceable when properly marked.
Datum: NAD 1983 Michigan GeoRef (Meters)
History Eff: August 3, 2020
SPRING LAKE - VILLAGE OF SPRING LAKE - WC-70-20-005 - Slow-no wake speed.
On the waters of Spring Lake located within the Village of Spring Lake, Ottawa County, it is unlawful for:
(a) the operator of a vessel less than 26 feet in length to exceed a slow-no wake speed when within 200 feet of any shore, dock, or pierhead,
(b) the operator of a vessel 26 feet or more in length to exceed a slow-no wake speed.
Slow-no wake speed means a very slow speed whereby the wake or wash created by the vessel would be minimal.
The boundaries of the area described above shall be marked with signs and/or with buoys at all points of public entry. It is the responsibility of the Village of Spring Lake to provide, place and maintain all signage, including any buoys, to notify boaters of this watercraft control. This includes all public access sites within the area described above. All buoys must be placed as provided in a permit issued by the Department of Natural Resources and be in conformance with Michigan's approved Uniform Waterway Marking System. Buoys shall not be placed in a commercial shipping channel. This local watercraft control is only enforceable when properly marked.
History Eff: August 3, 2020
SPRING LAKE - SPRING LAKE TOWNSHIP - WC-70-20-006 - Slow-no wake speed.
On the waters of Spring Lake within Spring Lake Township, Ottawa County, it is unlawful for:
(a) the operator of a vessel less than 26 feet in length to exceed a slow-no wake speed when within 200 feet of any shore, dock, or pierhead,
(b) the operator of a vessel 26 feet or more in length to exceed a slow-no wake speed.
Slow-no wake speed means a very slow speed whereby the wake or wash created by the vessel would be minimal.
The boundaries of the area described above shall be marked with signs and/or with buoys at all points of public entry. It is the responsibility of Spring Lake Township to provide, place and maintain all signage, including any buoys, to notify boaters of this watercraft control. This includes all public access sites within the area described above. All buoys must be placed as provided in a permit issued by the Department of Natural Resources and be in conformance with Michigan's approved Uniform Waterway Marking System. Buoys shall not be placed in a commercial shipping channel. This local watercraft control is only enforceable when clearly and properly marked.
History Eff: August 5, 2020
SPRING LAKE - SPRING LAKE TOWNSHIP - WC-70-20-007 - Slow-no wake speed.
On the following described waters of Spring Lake, Spring Lake Township, Ottawa County, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow-no wake speed:
Slow-no wake speed means a very slow speed whereby the wake or wash created by the vessel would be minimal.
(a) Petty's Bayou, (formally known as Hammond Bayou), sections 11, 12, and 14, T8N, R16W, Spring Lake Township, Ottawa County, is described as the waters east of a line beginning where the eastern property line of lot 3, (formerly known as lot 20), plat of Longview, intersects the water's edge, coordinates: 43° 5' 17.09"N, 86° 10' 53.94"W, (43.08808°, -86.18165°), then south along longitudinal line 86° 10' 53.94"W, (-86.18165°) to the opposite shore, coordinates: 43° 5' 3.95"N, 86° 10' 53.94"W, (43.08443°, -86.18165°).
(b) Jerusalem Bayou, (formally known as Cornelius Bayou), sections 2 and 3, T8N, R16W, Spring Lake Township, Ottawa County, is described as the waters west of a line beginning where the west property line of lot 24, Belle Point subdivision, coordinates: 43° 6' 43.81"N, 86° 10' 53.07"W, (43.11217°, -86.181409°), intersects the water's edge, then southwest to the nearest opposite shore, coordinates: 43° 6' 36"N, 86° 11' 3.08"W, (43.1100°, -86.18419°).
(c) Stahl's Bayou, section 2, T8N, R16W, Spring Lake Township, Ottawa County, is described as the waters northwest of a line beginning at the most southeastern point of land of lot 10, Pine Bluff Estates, coordinates: 43° 6' 55.94"N, 86° 10' 33.56"W, (43.11554°, -86.17599°), then southwest to the opposite shore, (formerly known as lot 7 of Belle Point subdivision), coordinates: 43° 6' 48.17"N, 86° 10' 44.11"W, (43.11338°, -86.17892°).
(See R281.761.7 covering that portion of Spring Lake which lies in Muskegon county.)
The boundaries of the area described above shall be marked with signs and/or with buoys at all points of public entry. It is the responsibility of Spring Lake Township to provide, place and maintain all signage, including any buoys, to notify boaters of this watercraft control. This includes all public access sites within the area described above. All buoys must be placed as provided in a permit issued by the Department of Natural Resources and be in conformance with Michigan's approved Uniform Waterway Marking System. Buoys shall not be placed in a commercial shipping channel. This local watercraft control is only enforceable when clearly and properly marked.
Datum: NAD 1983 Michigan GeoRef (Meters)
History Eff: August 5, 2020
SPRING LAKE - R281.770.9 - Slow-no wake speed.
9. On the waters of Spring Lake adjacent to the City of Ferrysburg, Village of Spring Lake, Spring Lake Township, Ottawa County, it is unlawful for:
(a) The operator of a vessel less than 26 feet in length to exceed a slow-no wake speed when within 200 feet of any shore, dock, or pierhead.
(b) The operator of a vessel 26 feet or more in length to exceed a slow-no wake speed.
(See R281.761.7 covering that portion of Spring lake which lies in Muskegon county.)
History: Eff. October 31, 1978
SPRING LAKE - R281.770.27 - Slow-no wake speed zone.
27. On that portion of the waters of Spring Lake located within section 16, T8N, R16W, City of Ferrysburg, Ottawa County, and Village of Spring Lake, Ottawa County, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow-no wake speed.
History: Eff. July 8, 1982
SPRING LAKE AND CONNECTED WATERS - R281.770.10 - Slow-no wake speed.
10. It is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow-no wake speed on the following described waters in the City of Ferrysburg, Village of Spring Lake, Spring Lake Township, Ottawa County:
(a) Smith bayou: On the waters of Smith bayou, sections 9, 15, and 16, T8N, R16W, city of Ferrysburg, Ottawa County, northwesterly of a line beginning where the centerline of Reenders Street, as extended, intersects the water's edge and thence southwesterly to the nearest opposite shore.
(b) Hammond bayou: On the waters of Hammond bayou, sections 11 and 14, T8N, R16W, Spring Lake Township, Ottawa County, easterly of a line beginning where the east line of lot 20, plat of Longview, intersects the water's edge and thence southerly to the nearest opposite shore.
(c) Cornelius bayou: On the waters of Cornelius bayou, sections 2 and 3, T8N, R16W, Spring Lake Township, Ottawa County, west of a line beginning where the west line of lot 24, Belle Point subdivision, intersects the water's edge and thence southwesterly to the nearest opposite shore.
(d) Stahl bayou: On the waters of Stahl bayou, section 2, T8N, R16W, Spring Lake Township, Ottawa County, north of a line from the easternmost point of lot 7, Belle Point subdivision, northeasterly to the nearest opposite shore.
History: Eff. October 31, 1978
SPRING LAKE ENTRANCE CHANNEL IN SPRING LAKE VILLAGE - R281.770.5 - Slow-no wake speed.
5. On the waters of the entrance channel to Spring Lake, section 16, town 8 north, range 16 west, Spring Lake Village, Ottawa County, from the Grand River, northerly to the Grand Trunk railway bridge, it shall be unlawful for an operator of a vessel to exceed a slow-no wake speed, which means a very slow speed whereby the wake or wash created by the vessel would be minimal.
History: Eff. June 25, 1971
