A. Except as permitted by BIMC 12.24.115, vessels or watercraft shall not be moored, anchored, or left unattended in waters within the Waterfront Park harbor for a period exceeding 48 hours. Vessels or watercraft moored or left unattended in the park harbor in violation of this section shall be subject to the impound rules and regulations contained in Chapter 12.40 BIMC.

B. No person shall moor or tie a vessel or watercraft to the city boat dock or the city linear moorage for more than 48 hours at a time, nor for more than 48 hours within any seven-day period.

Each person who shall moor or tie up a separate vessel or watercraft to the city boat dock or the city linear moorage shall immediately complete and sign a registration form made available by the city at the city boat dock, and shall affix and deposit the same along with the required fee established by resolution in the box provided. It is unlawful to moor or tie up to the city boat dock or linear moorage without complying with this provision, and failure to do so while moored or tied up to the city boat dock or linear moorage shall be prima facie evidence of having moored or tied up to the city boat dock or lineal moorage in violation of this chapter.

It is unlawful to moor or tie up any vessel or watercraft to the city boat dock or city linear moorage:

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 or linear moorage 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 Waterfront Park, except during the removal of the vessel or watercraft;

5. For purposes or in connection with a business or commercial venture or if it is a commercial or business craft without a special use permit;

6. If such vessel or watercraft exceeds 70 feet in length at the longest point, without a special use permit;

7. If such vessel or watercraft is a houseboat or barge;

8. By rafting more than two boats deep.

Vessels or watercraft moored or tied up in violation of this section shall be subject to towing and impoundment under Chapter 12.40 BIMC. (Ord. 2007-01 § 4, 2007; Ord. 98-47 § 4, 1999; Ord. 98-43 § 3, 1998; Ord. 93-32 § 2, 1993; Ord. 87-12 § 2, 1987: Ord. 81-17 § 5(A), 1981)