Sec. 17-39. Mooring regulations.
a. Vessel Size.The Harbormaster shall keep a record of the maximum or minimum-sized vessel, measuring all permanent structures, allowed for each mooring location. Vessels larger than the maximum or smaller than the minimum allowed will not be permitted, except by advance written permission from the Harbormaster, or as relocated by the Harbormaster. The purchase of a vessel larger than can be accommodated in the mooring space does not obligate the Harbormaster to provide a new, larger space.
b. Use of Mooring.Except for dinghies, only one boat is allowed on a mooring at any one time. A mooring permit shall authorize the holder thereof to use the facilities for mooring purposes only and grants no further rights, privileges or uses. Additional or varying uses shall not be allowed except as provided in the ordinances or with the written permission of the Harbormaster.
c. Blocks.The Harbormaster shall have the authority to require the use of a City owned and maintained block.
d. Maintenance and Care of Mooring.Licensees are responsible for their mooring gear and for the safe and secure mooring of their vessel(s), except as provided in a sub-license agreement. They are liable for damage to their own vessel and to other vessels, if caused by their reckless action, inattention, or other failure to maintain their gear. Boat owners will be billed for labor and materials to secure vessels which are improperly or inadequately secured, or to repair mooring facilities which are damaged due to their negligence.
1. Number Display.Mooring licensees are required to display, at all times, their assigned mooring number on two opposite sides of the mooring buoy in easily visible letters at least four inches high.
2. Gear Inspection.It shall be the responsibility of the mooring licensee to have all of the mooring gear inspected by someone competent to assess its condition at least on an annual basis. The results of the inspection shall be provided to the Harbormaster.
3. Inadequate Mooring Gear.If, in the opinion of the Harbormaster, a mooring licensee is using gear that is not of sufficient strength to safely secure the vessel, and even if the gear is in good condition, the Harbormaster shall have the authority to require the licensee to supply stronger gear suitable for the size of the vessel. If the mooring licensee does not supply stronger gear in a timely manner, the Harbormaster shall have the authority to provide and install stronger gear and the licensee shall be responsible for the cost of this service.
e. Swing.The Harbormaster shall have the authority to set the maximum sized vessel, including the mooring gear. (Ord. 3548 § 2, 2016)