Sec. 17-32. Conditions of use of public hoist.
a. Maximum Time Limit.The maximum time limit for an individual to use the hoist shall be 20 minutes. Berthing at the hoist staging dock shall be limited to 20 minutes.
b. Weight Limit.The maximum weight to be lifted shall not exceed 6,000 lbs.
c.No person shall operate the hoist without prior written approval from the Harbormaster. Such approval will be given only to persons who have received instructions from the Harbormaster on how to use the hoist and who have signed an appropriate release of liability in favor of the City. Any person using the hoist may be required to show proof of this permission and positive identification.
d. Obstructing Business or Traffic.Hoist users must not obstruct or interfere with the business of Wharf No. 2 concessionaires, nor may they obstruct traffic.
e. Authorized Uses.The following uses are permitted as noted:
1. Boat launching and retrieval.Boats must be rigged with lift eyes.
2. Gear and propulsion machinery, as per the limits described above.Precautions must be made to ensure that no oil, fuel, or other materials are spilled and enter the water or go onto the docks or deck.
3. Fish products.Only boxed or tote-contained fish products may be lifted in drip-proof containers (no brailed fish). Products may only go into vehicles owned by the fisherman. No wholesale or retail sales on Wharf No. 2 or other City property or transfer of fish products to second parties, except through City-authorized concessionaires, or by special permit. No kelp may be unloaded. Hoist user will be responsible to clean up any mess produced.
4. Limited vessel repair, maintenance and inspection.Only minor vessel repairs, maintenance or inspections, which take less than 20 minutes to complete, can occur on hoisted vessels. No hull cleaning, sanding or painting allowed.
5. Noncommercial uses.The hoist may not be used for commercial uses except as provided herein. (Ord. 3548 § 2, 2016)