Sec. 13-76. - Purpose and intent.

It is the purpose and intent of this article to: (1)

Manage the coastal waters and harbor areas of the city, as described in this article and hereafter referred to as the city, by establishing regulations that balance and manage the diverse uses of the waters, harbor areas and waterfront and to minimize user conflicts.

(2)

Provide a mechanism to ensure the administration and operational costs of this chapter and the harbor management plan are shared by the city, private mooring owners, and other groups or individuals as may be identified by the harbor management commission, described in this article.

(3)

With the assistance of the city and the harbor management commission, maintain, improve, and develop public access opportunities to the coastal waters of the city for the benefit of all user groups.

(4)

Remain consistent with the goals and regulations of the Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Council, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RI-DEM), the state guide plan, the United States Army Corps of Engineers, and all Rhode Island State Laws pertaining to harbormasters.

(Rev. Ords. 1987, § 13-76; Ch. 405, § I, 10-3-06)