DIVISION 5. - MOORING REGULATIONS
Part of the Code of Ordinances of Narragansett, RI.
The text
Subdivision I. - In General#
Sec. 82-196. - Limits to the location of moorings.#
No mooring shall be placed in waters within the town's jurisdiction without prior written approval of the harbormaster. A mooring shall be removed only by the harbormaster, his authorized agent or with the harbormaster's specific and expressed permission. The harbormaster shall reserve the right to have moorings removed, replaced or relocated at his discretion. The town, through its harbormaster, shall have the authority to remove unauthorized moorings at the expense and risk of the owner. The town shall hold such mooring for a period of 21 days, within which the registered owner shall have the right to reclaim the mooring by paying the town all required fees, penalties and expenses. If the owner does not claim the mooring within the 21-day period, the town shall have the right to dispose of such moorings as it deems fit. The town will continue to ensure that mooring areas are not establish, nor any vessel moored or anchored, so as to interfere with the free and unobstructed use of channels, fairways, or shore side facilities within the harbor. Public mooring areas shall provide, where possible, a 50-foot setback from all residential docs, piers, floats, public launching ramps, federal navigation channels, fairways, anchorages, and/or turning basins. Setback limits from riparian moorings and shoreline public rights-of-way shall be sufficient to allow for ingress and egress and to prevent interference with the exercise of private or public rights in these areas. Mooring areas shall be setback at least three times the U.S. Army Corps of Engineer's authorized project depth from federal navigation projects. In addition, the town will ensure that mooring areas and/or moorings dedicated to private commercial uses are not sited in federally maintained project areas.
(Ch. 1054, § 1, 8-20-2018)
Sec. 82-197. - Mooring records.#
The harbormaster shall keep a detailed record of all moorings, both private and town rentals, their location, along with the owner's name, home (and business if applicable) address, telephone numbers, last mooring inspection date, mooring permit number, and vessel data as detailed in section 82-222(1).
(Ch. 1054, § 1, 8-20-2018)
Sec. 82-198. - Moorings associated with riparian/waterfront properties.#
Current residential waterfront property owners shall be allowed to place one mooring in those waters immediately adjacent to the residence of the waterfront property. If land is to be subdivided to produce a greater number of waterfront properties, the applicant may be required by the harbormaster to submit plans for common mooring areas and provide for common access to the shoreline. If shoreline or other considerations preclude the placement of a resident waterfront mooring immediately adjacent to the property, the mooring shall be placed in the nearest mooring field with priority consideration being given to the proximity of the waterfront owner. The mooring owner must comply with all mooring permit application requirements, and receive a mooring permit from the town as described in this division. If there is a need for an additional mooring, the regular mooring application process is to be followed. In any case no more than two moorings per applicant will be allowed. The mooring must meet all mooring tackle standards and inspections as described in this division, before such placement will be permitted.
(Ch. 1054, § 1, 8-20-2018)
Sec. 82-199. - Transfer of moorings.#
Notwithstanding the above provision, a private mooring may transfer to an immediate family member (brother, sister, mother, father, spouse, children or grandchildren) upon written notice to the harbormaster which shall include the name and address change. Such transfers shall be strictly limited to a one time basis to those individuals holding a valid permit on the date that the CRMC approves the HMP and Harbor Ordinances. No immediate family member to whom a private mooring is transferred shall then be allowed to transfer that private mooring under any circumstance. Thereafter, all private moorings that are forfeited by or not renewed by a holder of a valid mooring permit shall be made available to individuals on the waiting list.
(Ch. 1054, § 1, 8-20-2018)
Sec. 82-200. - Mooring areas.#
(a)
No mooring shall be located or placed within the coastal waters of the town without a valid mooring permit issued by the harbormaster and without having the mooring inspected as detailed in this division and approved by the harbormaster. The harbormaster must direct the placement of the mooring.
(b)
No vessel so moored or anchored shall extend beyond the designated mooring area boundaries, as detailed in this division, with the exception of residential waterfront moorings which may be located in a waterfront property owner's riparian area.
(c)
All designated mooring fields sited within the tidal waters of the town shall not be established, nor any vessel moored or anchored, so as to interfere with the free and unobstructed use of channels, fairways, ore shore side facilities within the harbor. Public mooring areas shall provide, where possible, a 50-foot setback from all residential docks, piers, floats, public launching ramps, federal navigation channels, fairways, anchorages, and/or turning basins. If an approved public mooring area conflicts with an application for the new construction or addition to a residential deck, pier or float, then the applicant may request relief from the recommended 50-foot setback from the harbor management commission. If the relief is approved by the harbor management commission, then the harbor management commission shall recommend to the town council an amendment to the approved mooring area. Setback limits from riparian moorings and shoreline public rights-of-way shall be sufficient to allow for ingress and egress and to prevent interference with the exercise of private or public rights in these areas. Mooring areas shall be setback least three times the U.S. Army Corps of Engineer' authorized project depth from federal navigation projects (e.g., navigation channels and anchorage areas)
(d)
Mooring area designations. Certain waters of the town shall be designated as mooring areas. Those waters designated in this section are authorized for placements of permitted moorings as detailed within this division. They are located in accordance with all policies of the town's harbor management plan, the policies and requirements of the coastal resources management council's Guidelines for the Development of Municipal Harbor Management Plans, specifically the regulations set forth in sections d through l on page 30, and the CRMC's Management Procedures for siting mooring fields. Any revisions to the size and/or location of these mooring field designations shall require town council approval. Once town council approval is obtained, approval for the revisions from the coastal resources management council and the department of the environment must be obtained. Once approval has been obtained from both state agencies, the revisions may take place.
(e)
The following mooring area designations and anchorage area designations are described on Maps 3 and 4 in Appendix 1 of the Harbor Management Plan.
Editor's note— Maps 3 and 4 are not printed in this section but are on file in the town clerk's office.
(f)
The following designated mooring areas are described as mooring areas A, B, and C.
Editor's note— The description of the areas is not printed in this subsection (f), but is on file in the town clerk's office.
(g)
The following designated anchorage areas are described as designated anchorage areas AA—DD.
Editor's note— The description of the areas is not printed in this subsection (g) but is on file in the town clerk's office.
(Ch. 1054, § 1, 8-20-2018)
Sec. 82-201. - Mooring tackle specifications.#
(a)
Mooring tackle shall meet the following minimum standards: (mushroom anchor and non-mushroom sites). The provisions of this section shall be effective upon the passage of this division for new permits and March 31, 2000, for existing permits. The minimum rate for any vessel permitted for a mooring shall be 15 feet.
Where: L = Length of vessel
B = The beam of vessel
E1 = A low exposure factor = 1
E2 = A medium exposure = 2
E3 = A high exposure = 3
The formula for determining the weight of a mushroom anchor (X) is stated as follows:
L x B x (E1, E2 or E3) = X
For non-mushroom applications the dead weight shall be ten times the mushroom weight and the material shall be an acceptable grade of granite and/or concrete.
An exposure rating shall be established for each mooring field based on its wind and surf exposure.
Example: A 35-foot vessel with a 13-foot beam at various locations would require the following: Vessel Length Beam Exposure Factor Mushroom Weight
35 feet x 13 feet x 1 = 455
35 feet x 13 feet x 2 = 910
35 feet x 13 feet x 3 = 1,365
(b)
Boats greater than 50 feet in length shall comply with the harbor master's directions.
Size of Permanent Mooring Rode Components Mushroom Anchor
Weight (Pounds) Riding Chain Size (inches) Ground Chain Size (inches) Pennant Size Rope (diameter inches)
200 ½ ½ c
300 ½ ⅝ c
400 ½ ¾ ⅞
600 ½ ⅞ 1 1 / 16
800 ½ 1 1¼
1,000 ⅝ 1¼ 1⅝
(Source: American Boat and Yacht Council, Inc. P.O. Box 806, Amityville, NY 11701)
(c)
Anchorage areas are located in the tidal waters of the town according to Map 3 in Appendix 1 of the Harbor Management Plan and are defined as follows: AA; BB; CC; DD
Editor's note— Map 3 is not printed in this section but is on file in the town clerk's office.
(1)
Only mushroom anchors, pyramid anchors, granite blocks and/or concrete will be acceptable for moorings. The specific mooring site will determine whether a mushroom anchor, pyramid anchor, granite block and/or concrete is permitted. Deadweight anchor sites shall require granite and/or concrete blocks. The granite and/or concrete block shall be ten times the weight of a comparable sized mushroom. All hardware that is an integral part of the granite and/or concrete block assembly shall be sized to at least match the associated rode specifications.
(2)
The length of the pennant shall be three times the distance from the bow chock to the water (measured vertically), plus the distance from the bow chock to the mooring cleat or post.
(3)
All pennant lines running through a chock or any other object where chafing may occur should have adequate chafe guards.
(4)
The total scope of the chain shall be three times the depth of the water at high tide. The bottom chain shall constitute at least 50 percent of the scope.
(5)
All shackles, swivels and other hardware used in the mooring hookup shall be proportional in size to the chain used (relative to strength).
(6)
All shackles shall be properly seized.
(7)
The pennant shall be spliced or shackled into the bitter end of the top chain below the buoy so that the strain is not carried by the buoy.
(8)
The winter stake shall be constructed of non-leaching rigid material.
(9)
Moorings, stakes, pipes, pilings or any other object shall not be driven into the submerged lands within the jurisdiction of the town, nor shall any object of any description be located in the tidal waters of the town in order to moor a vessel from the shore without permitted approval effective with the 1998 boating season.
(10)
Mooring buoys shall be rigid, spherical, a minimum of 18 inches in diameter and painted white with a two-inch wide blue horizontal stripe at the mid-section of the buoy.
(11)
The minimum distance between any two moored vessels shall be 1.25 times the total mooring scope, plus the length of the larger vessel.
(12)
The harbormaster through the HMC appeals process may approve mooring tackle specifications other than those standards described in this section if such specifications are appropriate for the area in which the mooring will be located.
(13)
Mooring floats may be allowed in the tidal waters of the town by a special exception, as determined by the harbor management commission. Mooring floats shall be charged a mooring fee based on the sum of its length and width, using the current mooring fee schedule up to a maximum of 150 square feet at the discretion of the harbormaster. The sum of the length and width shall also be utilized in determining the appropriate mushroom anchor size. The float shall also be required to show a permanent reflector material at least two inches in width along the full perimeter of the uppermost outside edge of the float. Vessels shall not in any manner be attached to the mooring or the float between sunset and sunrise nor shall a vessel of any size be placed upon a float, nor shall a float be utilized to launch a personal watercraft or any vessel above the water's surface. Mooring floats shall be constructed in accordance with CRMC guidelines for dock floats.
(14)
Outhaul: Defined as a non-single point anchoring device for the purpose of securing a boat in tidal waters and retrieving it from shore. Mooring outhauls (stringers) shall be regulated by the harbormaster. Outhauls will not be permitted on beach areas that are commonly used for bathing purposes, ROW's, or any other area that might restrict the general public's access to the water. The harbormaster shall have the final determination as to whether an existing or future outhaul conforms to the requirements. All non-conforming outhauls shall be brought to standards or removed from town waters.
a.
Posts will be two-inch galvanized pipe or wood equivalent. The minimum height shall be three feet above the high water mark at seaward end. Pulley, eye hooks, rope, pole depth and location, and other materials shall be approved by the harbormaster.
b.
Galvanized posts will have an assigned permit decal/number displayed at seaward and landward ends. Ropes shall be a minimum of ⅜ inches and shall be positioned above the high water line. Seaward posts must be visible so as not to obstruct nor be a hazard.
c.
No boat over 15 feet shall be placed on an outhaul mooring.
d.
Existing mooring outhauls shall be registered with the harbor master division, following the application procedure for moorings. All outhauls shall be inspected annually by the harbor master in order to determine winter damage before season permits are issued.
e.
The annual fee for a mooring outhaul permit shall be the current fees with a 15-foot minimum.
f.
Up to two outhauls may be allowed per waterfront property.
g.
Outhauls are not permitted on properties which contain a recreational boating facility.
h.
Permits must be issued only consistent with RICRMP including provisions 300.18.
i.
CRMC retains the authority to revoke any permits issued by the municipality if it finds that such permit conflicts with RICRMP.
j.
From November 15 to April 15, when a boat is not being secured by the device on an annual basis, the outhaul cabling system shall be removed.
k.
Outhauls may be "grandfathered" in their current location upon annual harbormaster documentation that such outhauls have been in continuous use at such location since 2004, and the contiguous property owner(s) agree in writing to such, however such "grandfathering" is extinguished whenever a recreational boating facility is approved at the location.
(Ch. 1054, § 1, 8-20-2018)
Sec. 82-202. - Inspections.#
(a)
All new moorings in the tidal waters of the town must have the chain, tackle and anchor inspected by an approved contractor with the town prior to setting the mooring.
(b)
Every permit holder shall be required to maintain his mooring in safe condition. Any chain, shackle, swivel or other tackle which has become warped or worn by one-fourth its normal diameter shall be replaced. Failure to maintain a safe mooring shall be cause for revocation of the mooring permit and shall be deemed a violation of this division.
(c)
Moorings shall be inspected for each registered owner every third year. All costs of a mooring inspection required under the provisions of this division shall be the responsibility of the mooring owner. A town approved mooring inspector must raise the mooring out of the water and place the mooring on deck with the tension released for a complete inspection of all components. The agent performing the inspection shall be registered with the town, and shall be bonded and insured in the amount of $1,000,000.00 to protect the town's and all other parties' interests. The designated agent shall certify to the town that the inspection has taken place and that the mooring meets all town requirements.
(d)
The harbormaster will keep a written record on every mooring that has been inspected within the preceding three years. Noncompliance with the mooring standards shall mean the wear of any swivel, shackle or chain link by as much as one-quarter its original dimension, or apparent fraying or other weakness in the rope pennant. In a case of noncompliance, the registered owner shall ensure that such repairs be executed within 14 days. Upon completion of the repairs, the mooring owner will then be responsible for notifying the harbormaster that the mooring is ready for re-inspection. Any mooring washed or dragged ashore during a storm shall be reinspected at the expense of the owner before it is reset. Failure to meet these requirements may cause the harbormaster to order removal of the mooring, at the owner's expense, from the mooring space.
(Ch. 1054, § 1, 8-20-2018)
Sec. 82-203. - Mooring season.#
The mooring season shall begin on March 15 of the year and continue until December 1 of the same calendar year with the exception of all moorings located within the Point Judith Harbor of Refuge, the South Ferry mooring fields, and Anawan Cliffs which shall be March 15—November 1 of the same calendar year. No watercraft or any other object except for a winter stake shall be attached to a permitted mooring during the non-mooring season. Special permission may be granted by the harbormaster upon receiving written request for an extension of the mooring season for exceptions to the requirement of removal of all watercraft. A winter stake shall be attached to the mooring tackle. The winter stake must be removed no later than June 1. Failure to comply with the calendar season shall require a re-inspection of the mooring to be provided to the harbormaster prior to occupancy for the following year.
(Ch. 1054, § 1, 8-20-2018; Ch. 1076, § 1, 8-3-2020)
Sec. 82-204. - Compliance.#
Every owner, master, agent or person in charge of any vessel, who shall neglect or refuse to obey the directions of the harbormaster or other enforcement agent of the town in matters within the harbormaster's authority to direct, and every person who shall resist or oppose the harbormaster in the execution of his duties or shall violate any provision of this division or regulation pursuant thereto shall, upon conviction, be fined to the current fine schedule for each offense. Each day that such neglect or refusal to obey shall continue, after notice thereto given by the harbormaster or other authority to any owner, agent or other person in charge of a vessel, shall constitute a separate offense.
(Ch. 1054, § 1, 8-20-2018)
Sec. 82-205. - Penalties for violation of division.#
(a)
Any violation of this division or a violation of the town harbor management plan shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed the current fine schedule and each day the violation exists shall be deemed a new violation.
(b)
It shall be a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than the current fine schedule for any person to refuse to move or stop on oral command or order of the harbormaster or his designee exercising the duties lawfully assigned to him.
(Ch. 1054, § 1, 8-20-2018)
Secs. 82-206—82-220. - Reserved.#
Subdivision II. - Mooring Permit#
Sec. 82-221. - Required.#
A mooring permit is required and may be granted by the harbormaster on an annual basis to place a mooring in the waters of the town. This permit may be revoked at any time for failure to comply with the provisions of this article.
(Ch. 1054, § 1, 8-20-2018)
Sec. 82-222. - Application requirements.#
The following requirements are set for applications for mooring permit: (1)
Private moorings. All applications for private mooring permits shall contain the following information:
a.
Name, address, email, and telephone (home and office) of owner;
b.
Vessel name, registration number, length (feet), width (feet), draft (feet), displacement, type and color;
c.
Number of sleeping berths, if any, and type of marine sanitation device (MSD), if any;
d.
A photocopy of a valid/current state boat registration certificate; or a photocopy of a valid/current federal documentation certificate and a photocopy of a valid/current state documented boat registration certificate;
e.
Mooring classification (type), actual mooring weight;
f.
Appropriate registration fee;
g.
Areas where the applicant would like to locate the mooring prioritized;
h.
Applicant must certify in writing that the proposed mooring tackle meets the inspection criteria;
i.
Compliance with section 300.4.1(a) and (b) of the state coastal resources management program (RI CRMP) as they relate to the provisions of sanitary facilities and parking requirements.
(2)
Commercial moorings. An individual registration form, requesting the same information as required of private mooring applicants, must be completed by each mooring lessee. No commercial entity shall control a mooring which is located within a federal anchorage. Mooring located within any federal project shall be controlled directly by the town.
(3)
Town rental moorings. The harbormaster, in addition to making available private moorings contracted for, shall offer rental moorings in designated mooring areas in order to meet a reasonable demand for transient moorings. The town rental fees are set 40 under section 82-223. The town rental moorings shall not exceed 15 percent of the moorings in any single mooring field. This percentage will not apply for the harbor of refuge, where the moorings shall be primarily of a transient nature, or other mooring areas designated as a transient mooring area.
(Ch. 1054, § 1, 8-20-2018)
Sec. 82-223. - Fees.#
(a)
There shall be a fee schedule adopted by resolution. All applications for mooring permits shall be accompanied by the appropriate fee. The minimum rate of any vessel permitted for a mooring shall be 15 feet. Fees include:
Mooring application/wait list (valid for 3 years) $50.00
Resident (per foot) $8.00
Nonresident (per foot) $12.00
Town rental (transient) (per night) $30.00
Re-siting mooring (per hour) $50.00
(b)
All moorings placed in town tidal waters shall be done at the direction of the harbormaster, and the harbormaster shall be alerted to any periodic inspections. A mooring moved/removed, except at the direction of the harbormaster, shall be assessed a re-siting charge, and shall then be processed as a new mooring application.
(Ch. 1054, § 1, 8-20-2018)
Sec. 82-224. - Numbering.#
(a)
Once application has been approved, and paid in full, each permitted mooring located in the coastal waters of the town shall be assigned a number by the harbormaster. The mooring decal provided by the town shall be affixed to the mooring. The assigned number will be displayed in contrasting colors in two places on each mooring ball in block letters at least three inches in height. No numbers or letter other than those called for by this section are to appear on a mooring.
(b)
Any mooring not displaying a mooring registration number shall be considered an unauthorized mooring. Unauthorized moorings will be removed in accordance with the provisions of this division.
(c)
The harbormaster is authorized to charge a fee of $25.00 for the replacement of the mooring decal required pursuant to subsection (a) hereof.
(Ch. 1054, § 1, 8-20-2018)
Sec. 82-225. - Mooring without permit; revocation; period of validity.#
No mooring shall be located in the tidal waters of the town until a permit has been issued for the use of such mooring by the harbormaster. No mooring shall be located nor shall be maintained unless the mooring owner has received a valid mooring permit issued by the harbormaster for the mooring and that the mooring conforms to the specifications and standards set forth in this division and permit. This permit may be revoked at any time for failure to comply with the provisions of this division. Mooring permits are valid for a one mooring season (March 15 to December 1, at which time they may be renewed.
(Ch. 1054, § 1, 8-20-2018)
Sec. 82-226. - Request for a new permit.#
(a)
To be eligible for a new mooring permit, an applicant must own a boat for which a mooring permit is being sought. All requests for new mooring permits shall be submitted to the harbormaster at the town hall, on the application forms provided by the harbormaster by March 1 of each year. Mooring permit applications are also available at the town clerk's office. An application shall be accompanied by the appropriate application fee, and shall be forwarded to the office of the director of finance by the harbormaster. A complete and accurate mooring permit application must be provided before the harbormaster can act to approve or deny such application. The harbormaster shall determine if a new mooring permit can be issued only after all provisions of the harbor management plan and this division are met.
(b)
If the harbormaster issues a mooring permit, the mooring owner for whom such permit has been issued must locate the mooring at the direction of the harbormaster or assistant harbormasters in accordance with the harbor management plan and this division.
(Ch. 1054, § 1, 8-20-2018)
Sec. 82-227. - Renewals.#
(a)
The harbormaster shall mail the application forms by February 1 of each year to those persons who held valid mooring permits at the end of the previous calendar year, to the address listed on their last mooring permit. It shall be the responsibility of the mooring permit holder to notify the harbormaster of any change in address.
(b)
Applications for renewal of a valid mooring permit shall be submitted with full payment to the harbormaster on application forms provided by the harbormaster not later than April 1 of each year. For unusual circumstances there may be a grace period, which shall be extended to May 15 of each year. Any person seeking to submit the renewal during the grace period (April 2 to May 15) must pay a late fee of $50.00. All renewal applications that have not submitted full payment with any late fees by May 15 shall forfeit their mooring. All applications shall be accompanied by the annual fee, as noted on the registration form, and shall be mailed on or before April 1 of that year by U.S. mail addressed to the Harbormaster, Police Station, 40 Caswell Street, Narragansett, RI 02882.
(c)
The harbormaster shall approve or reject mooring permit applications by April 15 for those that are submitted on or before April 1 and by June 1 for those that are submitted within the grace period.
(Ch. 1054, § 1, 8-20-2018)
Sec. 82-228. - Relocation of existing permitted mooring.#
All requests for relocation of existing permitted moorings must be submitted to the harbormaster. Information for such a request must meet the requirements listed for a mooring permit application, as well as show proof of a valid mooring permit issued for the previous year. The reason for a mooring relocation must also accompany the request. Based upon availability of space, the requirements of the ordinance, and the type and size characteristics of vessel, action will be taken on the request by the harbormaster. Any request received by the harbormaster that is not complete shall be returned to the applicant, and no action will be taken on the request.
(Ch. 1054, § 1, 8-20-2018)
Sec. 82-229. - Failure to renew.#
Failure to renew an existing valid mooring permit in accordance with the provisions of this division by April 1 of any given year shall result in the permitted owner's abandonment of all of his privileges and interests in the previously permitted mooring space. The harbormaster shall direct the removal of any abandoned mooring at the permitted owner's expense. Such expense may in turn be recovered by the town.
(Ch. 1054, § 1, 8-20-2018)
Secs. 82-230—82-245. - Reserved.#
Subdivision III. - Mooring Spaces#
Sec. 82-246. - Forfeiture.#
Any owner of a mooring located in the tidal waters of the town shall be deemed to have forfeited his mooring permit by reason of the following: (1)
Removal of mooring and mooring tackle by mooring owner and notification to the harbormaster that the mooring has been permanently removed.
(2)
Failure to respond to the harbormaster's notice that the mooring does not comply with the mooring tackle standards set forth in this division, or that the mooring has been displaced or moved from its permitted location.
(3)
Failure to resurface or replace the mooring within 30 days after being advised by the harbormaster that the mooring is down or does not comply with the mooring tackle standards.
(4)
Continued failure to meet the requirements of the provisions of this division may result in forfeiture of mooring privileges, the standard appeal process shall apply.
(5)
Knowingly providing false information to the harbormaster in the mooring permit application process.
(6)
Nonuse of a permitted mooring one morning season (March 15 to December 1).
(Ch. 1054, § 1, 8-20-2018)
Sec. 82-247. - Available spaces.#
The harbormaster shall determine the number of extra mooring spaces available after taking into account all approved permitted mooring spaces. These available mooring spaces shall, if appropriate, be made available to those persons whose names appear on the waiting list.
(Ch. 1054, § 1, 8-20-2018)
Sec. 82-248. - Waiting list.#
The harbormaster shall maintain a waiting list of all applicants for mooring permit requests. Placement of applications on such a waiting list will be recorded from complete mooring permit applications as they are received by the harbormaster. The harbormaster shall update the waiting list as appropriate and make the waiting list available for public review at all times at through the harbormaster's office and the Narragansett town website. An individual who refuses an available and appropriate mooring space will go to the bottom of the waiting list. The waiting list will include those individuals not yet registered (potential permitted) and registered owners wishing relocation. Each waiting list will be valid for the period of three years. Each applicant shall be responsible to keep their information current and pay their renewal fee within the period of three years.
(Ch. 1054, § 1, 8-20-2018)
Sec. 82-249. - Assignment; preference to town residents.#
All assignments of mooring space shall be made by the harbormaster. When a mooring space becomes available, the harbormaster shall offer such space to the applicant with the earliest date on the waiting list, with a vessel of the appropriate dimensions and type of hull for that water space available. Mooring preference shall be decided as per the coastal resources management council's determination of an assignment of resident to nonresident ratio of no greater than three to one. All grants for space shall be recorded by the harbormaster at the harbormaster office upon receipt of a completed registration form and appropriate fee.
(Ch. 1054, § 1, 8-20-2018)
Sec. 82-250. - Anchorages.#
(a)
Federal anchorages. Moorings which are located in a federal anchorage shall be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis in accordance with the Army Corps of Engineers' definition of the term "open to all on equal terms."
(b)
Occupancy of mooring.
(1)
No vessel shall occupy a mooring smaller than the one for which it has been permitted. The permitted mooring owner shall be allowed to place other vessels belonging to them on their mooring as long as the vessel does not exceed the permitted size. A guest vessel may use the mooring for up to ten consecutive days. No vessel shall enjoy guest privileges for more than 15 days in any single mooring season. A mooring permittee exercising his guest privileges shall advise the harbormaster of the specifics within 24 hours of the guest vessel being placed on the mooring.
(2)
The harbormaster shall have the authority to move any vessel violating the provisions of this section, with such movement at the expense and risk of the vessel owner.
(3)
Any mooring which is not occupied for mooring season (March 15 to December 1) by the permitted vessel shall be considered abandoned and must be removed by its owner from the mooring field. An extension may be granted by the harbor management commission if it can be demonstrated that extenuating circumstances exist.
(Ch. 1054, § 1, 8-20-2018)