§ 14.20.010. Harbor area classification; moorage space assignment

A. Certain areas of the float system may be set apart and designated for reserved mooring of privately owned boats on a yearly basis upon the owners having first made arrangements with the harbormaster and having paid the rent as hereinafter provided. Each shall be numbered in such a manner that its location can be readily determined. Assignment to use of designated and numbered space shall be made by the harbormaster who shall give the boat owner a duplicate of the rental agreement. Presentation of this duplicate shall be made to the city treasurer when making payment of the fee indicated thereon. Boat owners may retain space rented by them only so long as they continue to be boat owners and pay the prescribed fees. If a boat owner sells or disposes of his boat, he may retain the space until the end of the rental period and may not renew same unless he has acquired or given notice of intent to acquire another boat within a reasonable time.

B. No property rights are created by this section or this chapter. The renter shall have only a license to use the space reserved to him as provided by this title. The right to the use of a moorage space, by payment of the annual rental as herein provided, may not be transferred, assigned or sublet, except by the harbormaster. The harbormaster has the authority to utilize the holder's reserved space for other boats during the absence of the holder's boat and to collect fees for the use thereof, or to move moored boats to other locations in the event of fire or other emergency requiring such action.

C. Float areas not otherwise posted for restricted use shall be designated for open mooring for transients and other such temporary uses as the harbormaster may order. No boat or boat owner shall have a preferential right to open mooring; it shall have no right to return to the same space if, upon return, it is found to be occupied by another boat.

D. Float areas may be so designated to be used for loading and unloading equipment and passengers from boats using the harbor facilities. No boat shall be moored in such areas for any period of time longer than is necessary for such loading or unloading.

E. All designated areas of the dock are to be used only for the purpose of loading and unloading supplies, equipment and stores. No boat shall be moored in such designated areas for any period longer than is required for such loading and unloading. Wharfage charges for all cargo moving across the dock shall be paid as hereinafter provided. "Cargo" means and includes any and all vehicles, goods, materials and commodities transported.

F. Marked areas shall be set apart and designated for the exclusive use of privately owned boats and equipment, including fishing gear upon the owners thereof having first made arrangements with the harbormaster and paid their rent as hereinafter provided. The provision of trailers, skids, blocks, cradles, or other storage devices shall be the responsibility of the owners, but the harbormaster may refuse the use of any device that is or may create a hazard to the safety and welfare of other boats, their owners or occupants.

(Prior Code, § 8.03.08)