§ 12.20.050. Permit—Requirements—Revocation conditions.

It is unlawful for any person to operate a marina or let berths for moorage of nontransient vessels without first securing a valid permit as hereinafter provided.

A.

Form of Application—Fee. All applications for marina permits shall be in writing on a form supplied by the county department of planning, building and environmental services, and shall be accompanied by that fee established by resolution of the board of supervisors.

B.

Contents of Application. All applications shall, as nearly as is possible, contain the following information:

1.

The size and location and boundaries of the marina for which the permit is sought;

2.

The number of vessels to be accommodated therein;

3.

All provision that has been made for disposal of sewage by connection to an approved shoreside sewage disposal system;

4.

All provision that has been made for connection of shoreside utilities;

5.

Certification that all applicable zoning provisions will be observed;

6.

Plans for all improvements;

7.

Such other information as the director may deem necessary to effectuate the provisions of this chapter.

C.

Issuance of Permit. If the director, after investigation, determines that suitable provision has been made for the disposal of sewage and connection of shoreside utilities, and that operation of the marina for which the permit is requested will not create a hazard to the health, welfare and safety of the occupants of the vessels moored thereat or the community in general, he shall issue the permit. All permits may be made subject to such conditions as the director deems appropriate to insure compliance with the provisions of this chapter.

D.

Posting. Permits shall be permanently posted, displayed and maintained at a conspicuous location in the marina.

E.

Term and Renewal. All permits issued under this chapter shall be effective for a period of one year; provided, however, that any material change without prior approval from the director shall revoke the permit. Permits may be renewed by resubmission of an appropriate application which is accompanied by that fee established by resolution of the board of supervisors.

F.

Revocation. If the director determines that a permittee is acting in contravention of any of the provisions hereof, he shall notify the permittee, in writing, of the specific provisions involved and the requirements for correction. If the permittee fails to effect compliance within the time specified in the notice, the director may revoke the permit.

(Ord. 906 § 13 (part), 1989; Ord. 847 § 1 (part), 1987: prior code § 5954 (a)—(f))

(Ord. No. 1379, § 54, 1-29-2013)