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ORD 87-12 EAGLE HARBOR WATERFRONT PARKORDINANCE NO. 87-12 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WINSLOW, WASHINGTON AMENDING CHAPTER 12.24 OF THE WINSLOW MUNICIPAL CODE, ENTITLED EAGLE HARBOR WATERFRONT PARK, BY ADDING SECTIONS TO PROVIDE FOR CITY BOAT DOCK ENFORCEMENT OF PROHIBITED USES, MAKE CHANGES TO EXISTING SECTIONS, PROVIDE FOR }~ESERVING SPACES AND REGISTRATION OF VESSELS, AND GIVE TIlE PUBLIC NOTICE OF REGULATED ACTIVITIES. WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that present ordinances governing the city boat dock should be amended, and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that this ordinance is in the interest of the public health, safety and welfare, now, therefore , The City Council of the City of Winslow, Washing- ton, does ordain changes to the Winslow Municipal Code to read: Section 1. Section 12.24.010 Definitions is amended to add new subsection G to read: G. "City boat Dock" means the existing public city dock located in Eagle Harbor Waterfront Park Harbor or in the harbor. Section 2. Section 12.24.050 is amended to add or omit words, so that when amended it reads (new words under- lined only here for clarity): 12.24. 050 Moored vessels or watercraft- Notice to remove. A. Vessels or watercraft moored or left un- attended in the park harbor for a period exceeding seventy-two hours shall not be removed by the city unless the city police department shall have posted a notice to remove the vessel or watercraft in a conspicuous manner on the same or notified the registered owner to remove the vessel or watercraft. Such notice shall be by certified mail, return receipt requested, addressed to the owner at his last address known to the city or as shown by any Coast Guard registration. Each person who shall moor or tie-up a separate vessel or watercraft in the park harbor shall i~u~e~a~ly complete a'Kd sign a written, check-in, registration log form mjde available by the city at the boat dock, and ~'ffx and deposit such £orms showing exact location, as pro~'ided thereon. It shall be unlawful to moor or tie-up in the park harbor without complying with this provision, and failure to do so or to fully complete a registration form while moored or tied-up shall be prima facie evidence of having moored or tied-up in violation of this ordinance. ORD. NO. 87-12 PAGE 2 B. A notice placed on zhe vessel or wa~er- craft shall contain the folio~cing information: 1. The date and time the notice was attached; 2. The identity of the officer attaching the notice; 3. A statement that if the vessel or watercraft is not removed within ten days from the date and time the notice is attached, the vessel or watercraft may be taken into custody and stored at the owner's expense and a statement that such will constitute a lien on such vessel or watercraft; and 4. The address and telephone number where additional information may be obtained. Section 3. Section 12.24.065 is amended to add or omit words, so that when amended it reads (new words underlined only here for clarity): 12.24.065 Moorage at boat dock limited. A. No person shall moor or tie a vessel or watercraft to the Eagle Harbor Waterfront Park boat dock for more than forty-eight hours at a time, nor for more than forty-eight hours within any seven-day period. The police department is authorized to impound and remove vessels and watercraft in violation of this section without the notice requirements set forth in Sections 12.24.050 and 12.24.060; provided, however, that signs notifying the public of the requirements of this section have been posted in a conspicious place or places on or near the boat dock. Each person who shall moor or tie a separate vessel or watercraft to the boat dock shall immediately complete and' sign a wr!tten check-in registration log form made available by the city at the boat dock, and affix and depo'~t such forms as provided thereon. It shall be unlawful to moor or tie-up to the city boat dock without complying with this provision, and F~'i'fure to do so while moored or tied-up shall be prima facie evidence of having moored or tied-up in violation of this ordinance. B. It shall be unlawful to moor or tie-up any vessel or watercraft to the city boat dock: 1. For purposes of vessel or watercraft construction; 2. For purposes of sale of a vessel or watercraft, or conducting sales therefrom; 3. Without first protecting the city boat dock from damage or wear and tear with adequate fenders or bumpers; 4. If the vessel or watercraft blocks use of the public boat ramp at Laqle Harbor Waterfront Park except durinc~ the cleaning or removal of the vessel or watercraft; 5. For purposes of or in connection with a business or commercial venture or if it is'a commercial or business craft other than for passenger charter or tours; ORD. NO. 87-12 PAGE 3 6. If such vessel or watercraft exceeds seventy (70) feet in length at the longest pointL without Special Use Permit; 7. If such vessel or watercraft is a house- boat or barge; 8. By rafting more than two boats deep. Section 4. Section 12.24.040 is amended to change a word in the last sentence only, so that when amended it reads (new word underlined only here for clarity): Any person causing ~r permitting said nuisances to be placed as aforesaid shall remove the same and, upon his failure to do so, the same may be removed or caused to be removed by the city. Section 5. Existing section 12.24.100 is amended only to change its number to 12.24.120 and, otherwise it is unchanged. Section 6. which shall read: 12.24.100 A new Section 12.24.100 is adopted, Special Events Notices and Special Use Permits A. Vessel or watercraft may also use the city boat dock or public harbor upon application to the City Land Use/Park Administrator on appropriate city forms, and approval by the City Council, for special events. A Special Use Permit shall be issued, upon such approval, designating that portion of the city boat dock or public harbor to be so used. It shall be unlawful for any person to moor or tie a vessel or watercraft in such an area designated by a Special Event Notice, without first having obtained such special use permit. B. A Special Use Permit issued hereunder shall include at least the following information: 1. Name and address of vessel/watercraft owners and the group being reserved for. 2o Authorized dates and times of reserved use. 3. Location on city boat dock or in public harbor of reserved use, by cleat number, buoy, or area of designated use. 4. The reserved use shall be limited to the areas designated by the permit or signs. 5. The phone numbers of city officials responsible. 6. The amount offees or charges to be paid for such reserved use. C. It shall be unlawful to use the designated areas beyond those times or locations authorized by such permits. Section 7. A new section 12.24.110 is adopted, which shall read: Section 12.24.110. Use of Dinghies at City Boat Dock or in Public Harbor. ORD. NO. 87-12 PAGE 4 A. No person shall moor or tie a dinghy at the city boat dock or in the public harbor except in the areas designated for same. Dinghies may be rafted in such designated areas. B. No dinghy shall be moored or tied by any person so as to block the boat launch ramp, except for immediate loading or unloading. C. Dinghies shall not be required to register as provided for herein, unless for purposes of a special event. Section 8. Section 12.24,010 Definitions is amended to add a new subsection H to read: H. "Dinghy" or "Dinghies" means any small boat, kayak, canoe~ or rubber boat whether rowed or with motor, smaller than 16-feet. Section 9. This ordinance or a summary thereof consisting of the title and penalty provisions shall be published in the official newspaper of the City, and shall take effect and be in full force five (5) days after pub- lication. APPROVED: ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED: MAYOR ALICE APPROVED AS TO FORM:  F THE CITY ATTORNEy: ROBERT O. CONOLEY FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: 6/]5/87 PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 6/]8/87 PUBLISHED: 7/]/87 EFFECTIVE DATE: 7/6/87 ORDINANCE NO. 87-12