In order to provide for the orderly development, control and
management of the placement, erection, and construction of structures
and to provide for safe harbors, free of congestion and navigational
hazards within or on the waters, within the municipal corporate limits
of the Town of Chesapeake Beach, there is established a Board of Port
Wardens.
The Board of Port Wardens shall consist of three members. The
terms of office of the members shall be three years. Members shall
be appointed by the Mayor, confirmed by a favorable vote of 5/6 of
the entire Town Council, and removable for cause upon written charges
and after public hearing. The Mayor shall designate one alternate
member for the Board of Port Wardens, who may be empowered to sit
on the Board of Port Wardens in the absence of any member of the Board
of Port Wardens.
The Board of Port Wardens shall adopt such reasonable rules
and regulations, including permit or license fees, as are necessary
in furtherance of this article; provided, however, that all such rules,
regulations, and fees shall be approved by the Town Council of Chesapeake
Beach.
In all differences that arise between any aggrieved party and
the Board of Port Wardens concerning any decision of the Board of
Port Wardens, an appeal may be taken to the Town Council of Chesapeake
Beach. Any appeal shall be made by filing the same with the Town Council
of Chesapeake Beach within 30 days after the date of the Board of
Port Warden's decision.
Any person violating any of the provisions of this article shall be subject to prosecution for a municipal infraction punishable by $500, unless doubled, as provided in §
C-504 of the Charter of Chesapeake Beach, Maryland, and a fine of $250 for each subsequent violation.