[R.O. 2008 §240.010; Code 1968 §8-1; CC 1988 §8-1]
The area of First Street lying between the ordinary low watermark
and the right-of-way of the Louisiana and Missouri River Railroad
and between the point of intersection with the river bank of the centerline
of Maryland Street on the south and the intersection of the centerline
of Mansion Street with the river bank is declared a public wharf and
within the sole and exclusive jurisdiction of the City.
[R.O. 2008 §240.020; Code 1968 §8-2; CC 1988 §8-2]
Bench marks shall be established of suitable permanent materials
ranging south from the south corner of the water intake structure
and north from the north corner of the water intake structure at intervals
of one hundred (100) feet. Dock spaces shall be designated by either
an S or an N indicating direction, a figure representing the number
of feet distant from the water intake structure at which the space
starts and, following a decimal point, another figure representing
the width in feet of the dock space involved. For example, N245.18
would designate a dock space beginning two hundred forty-five (245)
feet north of the water intake and eighteen (18) feet in width.
[R.O. 2008 §240.030; Code 1968 §8-3; CC 1988 §8-3]
The Chief of Police is hereby declared to be ex officio wharfmaster
and is charged with the duty of enforcing the regulations provided
in this Chapter, of establishing the bench marks required in this
Chapter and of making any necessary surveys.
[R.O. 2008 §240.040; Code 1968 §8-4; CC 1988 §8-4]
No person shall place a dock within or along the public wharf
unless he/she has obtained a dock permit.
[R.O. 2008 §240.050; Code 1968 §8-5; CC 1988 §8-5]
Each application for a dock permit shall be made to the City
Clerk. Such application shall designate the area in which dock space
is desired.
[R.O. 2008 §240.060; Code 1968 §8-6; CC 1988 §8-6]
Each application for a dock permit shall be accompanied by a
fee of such amount as established by the City Council from time to
time for each foot of width in dock space called for by the permit.
[R.O. 2008 §240.070; Code 1968 §8-8; CC 1988 §8-7; Ord. No. 01-2007 §1, 2-12-2007]
No person shall be entitled to issuance of more than one (1)
dock permit without permission from the City Council. No permit shall
be issued to any person who does not have a State boat registration
number, if required by the State of Missouri.
[R.O. 2008 §240.080; Code 1968 §8-7; CC 1988 §8-8]
Each dock permit shall expire on January first (1st) next following
the date of issuance unless terminated sooner as provided in this
Chapter. The permit shall be renewable upon application to the City
Clerk accompanied by the proper fee.
[R.O. 2008 §240.090; Code 1968 §8-9; CC 1988 §8-9]
Permits issued under this Chapter shall not be transferable.
Permits shall be cancelable by resolution of the City Council and,
unless cancelled, shall be renewable.
[R.O. 2008 §240.100; Code 1968 §8-11; CC 1988 §8-10]
Any person who shall occupy docking space within or along the
public wharf without first having obtained a permit therefor as provided
in this Chapter or who shall continue to so occupy docking space after
the expiration of such permit shall, upon conviction thereof, be deemed
guilty of a misdemeanor.
[R.O. 2008 §240.110; Code 1968 §8-10; CC 1988 §8-11]
Any person occupying dock space within or along the public wharf shall maintain such dock in a safe condition and keep it well painted, in good repair and free from clutter. Such dock shall be subject to inspection by the Buildings and Grounds Committee of the City Council. Upon the determination that a dock does not meet the maintenance standards specified in this Section, the holder of the permit shall be notified of the deficiency and shall be given two (2) weeks to correct it. Failure to correct the deficiency within the two (2) week period shall constitute a violation of this Section. Each offense under this Section shall subject the offender to the punishment provided by Section 100.170. Upon conviction for non-compliance with the dock maintenance standards provided in this Section, the City Council may, in its discretion, cancel the dock permit of the offender.
