§ 82-42. Findings.

It is hereby found that the city has a special and substantial interest in the waterways of the city because of their relationship to the vistas, environmental character, and public health, safety and welfare of the adjacent property. The character and use of the waterways have historically created a distinctive relationship to the adjacent property. It is in the best interest of the citizens living and working on adjacent uplands, and in the best interest of the city from a public image and tourism perspective, that the mooring of vessels be regulated because:

(1)

The waterways are of unique character historically and environmentally and require control of moored vessels as to navigability in preventing potential hazards to the surrounding areas and other vessels;

(2)

A particular hazard is presented to the public health and safety by reason of discharges of wastewater and other discharges from moored vessels into the waterways; and

(3)

Moored vessels are a visual obstacle on the waterways and a visual intrusion which interferes with the tranquility otherwise enjoyed by adjacent residential property.

(Ord. No. 1998-11, § 1, 4-7-98)