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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 8, CHAPTER 6, SECTION 13 OF THE ORLAND PARK VILLAGE CODE REGARDING FISHING, BOATING AND SWIMMING:
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WHEREAS, the Village President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Orland Park (the “Village”) have the authority to adopt ordinances and to promulgate rules and regulations that pertain to its government and affairs and to protect the public health, safety and welfare of its citizens; and
WHEREAS, the recreational areas such as Lake Sedgewick, located at Centennial Park is presently available for fishing as are other ponds in Orland Park; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the health, safety and welfare of the citizens and residents of the Village that fishing be permitted, but restricted for some species and sizes as hereinafter provided.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Orland Park, Cook and Will Counties, Illinois, as follows:
SECTION 1
8-6-13-1: FISHING:
Any person taking or attempting to take any fish, including minnows and crayfish, by any means whatever, in any waters or adjacent lands wholly or in part within the jurisdiction of the Village of Orland Park, shall first obtain and have in his/her possession a valid State of Illinois fishing license as described in Chapter 515, Act 5, Section 20-5, Illinois Compiled Statutes.
SECTION 2
Title 8, Chapter 6, Section 13 is amended by revising Subsection 2 thereof to provide as follows:
8-6-13-2: FISHING REGULATIONS:
All State of Illinois regulations apply when fishing within the Village of Orland Park. The taking of frogs, turtles and mussels is prohibited. Each angler is restricted to two (2) poles with fishing line. No seines or nets are allowed. Fishing from Village boat docks is prohibited.
Catch and release is encouraged. It shall be prohibited for any person to carry away or keep fish not in accordance with the following species and minimum size limits:
|
Fish Species |
Daily Limit |
Minimum Size Requirement |
|
Bluegill/Sunfish |
No limit |
None |
|
Bullhead |
6 |
None |
|
Carp |
No Limit |
None |
|
Catfish |
No Limit |
None |
|
Crappie |
10 |
9” or smaller |
|
Crappie |
Catch and Release |
10” or larger |
|
Largemouth Bass |
1 |
18” or larger |
|
Northern Pike |
Catch and Release |
All sizes - Immediate Release |
|
Perch |
No Limit |
None |
|
Tiger Muskie |
Catch and Release |
All sizes - Immediate Release |
|
Walleye |
3 Catch and Release |
All sizes - Immediate Release |
SECTION 3
8-6-13-3: BOATING REGULATIONS ON LAKE SEDGEWICK:
Only watercraft that comply with this section and with State of Illinois and United States Coast Guard registration requirements and safety regulations will be allowed. All boaters sixteen (16) years of age and younger must wear a United States Coast Guard approved personal floatation device at all times. Boats must leave the bay area while fishing and no more than twelve (12) boats are allowed on the lake at one time. Boats may only be launched and retrieved at the Village designated boat launch. Boats must not exceed sixteen feet (16’) in length. Except for boats with electric trolling motors, no inflatable boats, powerboats or jet skis are allowed on the lake.
SECTION 4
8-6-13-4: BOAT LAUNCH HOURS AND FEES ON LAKE SEDGEWICK: Title 8, Chapter 6, Section 13 is amended by revising Subsection 4 thereof to provide as follows:
Boats may be launched at the Village designated boat launch sunrise to dusk, weather permitting.
SECTION 5
8-6-13-5: SWIMMING IN LAKE SEDGEWICK:
No person shall knowingly wade, swim, float or otherwise immerse all or any part of his or her body on or in the waters of Lake Sedgwick.
SECTION 6
8-6-13-6: PENALTY:
Any person who violates this section shall upon conviction thereof, be subject to a fine of not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) and not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00).
SECTION 7
8-6-99: PENALTY:
Any violation of any provision this chapter for which another penalty is not specifically provided shall be fined not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) for each and every violation thereof, and every day a violation continues shall constitute a separate offense.