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2. Does the City own other property around the reservoirs? Yes. There is a "strip" of land around each reservoir that is owned by the city. The amount of land owned varies with the reservoir because of when they were built and how property was acquired. Generally, there is a 25-foot strip around Lake Whitehurst and Little Creek Reservoir, and a 10-foot strip around Lake Smith. Even with erosion, Norfolk still owns the property around the reservoirs. For Lakes Lawson, Prince, Western Branch and Burnt Mills, the amount varies. Check your property plat for an indication of what Norfolk owns. 3. Is this property an easement? No. We own the property and should be treated as another neighbor. Don't do to city property what you wouldn't do to your next-door neighbor. 4. Can I use the property? All uses of the city's property requires permission. Lawn care products should be used in accordance with manufacturers label and Best Management Practices. We do not allow the removal of trees of any size, brush or any other material without a permit. A formal landscape plan may be required if extensive work is planned. We would prefer that the property be left as a natural buffer to help protect the reservoir water quality. 5. What about fertilizers and other lawn care products? Again, all uses of the city's property requires permission. Care needs to be taken when using any chemicals near the reservoirs - even in front of the house. Anything applied to your yard will eventually get into the reservoir, and may pose a threat to water quality and animal habitat. For more information please review the information on Watershed Protection. 6. Can I do anything to protect the shoreline from erosion? Yes. The best method for protecting the reservoir water quality is to leave the shoreline in a natural condition. Rooted plants are the best defense against shoreline erosion. Planting may be required to help reestablish the vegetation. However, we understand that some areas need extra protection. We have procedures in place that will allow for the construction of a wooden bulkhead or a rip-rap revetment. A permit is required before any work can take place. Permit applications can be obtained by calling 441-5678 or from the internet. 7. There are trees in the lake. Are they bad for the water? No, trees are excellent habitat for the lake animals. While we don't allow limbs and woody debris to be placed on the shoreline for stabilization, trees that have naturally fallen into the lake do not pose a problem. Please see the article entitled "A Second Life for Trees in Lakes", originally published in "LakeLine." If you have a question about a tree in the lake or the safety of a tree on city of Norfolk property around the reservoirs, please call us at 441-5678. 8. Are boats allowed in the lake? Yes. A boat, canoe or kayak can be placed into the reservoirs. Motors no larger than 12 hp may be used. If a boat with a larger motor is put in the reservoir, the larger motor must be disabled. All boats used on Norfolk reservoirs are required to have a Norfolk Boat Permit. For information on obtaining a permit, see the Fishing and Boating page. Types of boats that are not allowed in the reservoirs are sailboats, houseboats, inflatables, and jet skis. 9. Can I launch a boat from my back yard? Boats are not to be moved across city property. However, if you have a pier, you can keep a boat there. A permit to build a pier can be obtained by calling 441-5678 or from the internet. There are city maintained boat launches that can be used by the public. For location information and maps, visit the Fishing and Boating page. 10. What uses are permitted in the lake? Boating and fishing are allowed. We do not allow body contact activities, such as swimming and water skiing.
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