[HISTORY: Adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Town of
Chesapeake City as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted
where applicable.]
[Adopted 2-13-2012 by Ord. No. 01092012]
Commencing January 1, 2012, an annual fee in the amount of the
lesser of 5% of the rental charges for the docking and storage of
a boat or $50 shall be imposed on all leased seasonal/annual boat
slips and/or boat storage. The annual fee will be based on the calendar
year. Fees shall be paid to the Town by June 30 of each year.
[Amended 5-22-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-003]
Delinquent charges of 1 1/2% per month of the amount of
user fees due shall be assessed, accruing from the day after the due
date as stated, until the user fees and delinquent charges are paid
in full.
The annual fee shall be submitted to the Town by all entities
and persons, including but not limited to all marinas, establishments,
businesses, or individuals, within the Town limits of Chesapeake City
that rent space for docking, boat slip rental, and boat storage.
A report on a form supplied by the Town listing the names of
the lessees and the user fees due shall be submitted by all businesses
as set forth above, along with the user fees collected. This report
and the accompanying revenues shall be remitted to the Town of Chesapeake
City on an annual basis.
[Amended 5-22-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-003]
Any person or persons who fail to submit any report pursuant
to this article as required above shall be deemed to have committed
a municipal infraction and shall be subject to a fine of $250 for
the first offense and $500 for each subsequent offense.
The Town shall use any revenue received from the user fee to
maintain and enhance water quality, water and wastewater treatment
facilities, marinas, law enforcement, public safety, or fire services,
or any combination thereof.
Should any provision, section, paragraph, or subsection of this
article, including any code or text adopted hereby, be declared null
and void, illegal, unconstitutional, or otherwise determined to be
unenforceable by a court having jurisdiction, the same shall not affect
the validity, legality, or enforceability of any other provision,
section, paragraph, or subsection hereof, including any code or text
adopted hereby. Each such provision, section, paragraph, or subsection
is expressly declared to be and is deemed severable.
The title of this article, or a condensed version thereof, shall
be deemed to be, and is, a fair summary of this article for publication
and all other purposes.
[Adopted 5-28-2013 by Ord. No. 3.11.2013.2]
A.
Title 33, Chapter II, Part 207, Section 207.100, Inland waterway
from Delaware River to Chesapeake Bay, DE and MD (Chesapeake and Delaware
Canal); use, administration, and navigation, of the Code of Federal
Regulations, as may be amended from time to time, is hereby adopted
by reference as if fully set forth herein, for all such waters that
are within the corporate limits of the Town as set forth in Section
26-2 of the Charter of the Town of Chesapeake City to the extent that
such federal regulations are not in conflict with any existing Town
ordinance or regulation.
B.
To the extent as agreed upon by the Town and the U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers, the Town shall be responsible for the enforcement of
such federal regulations as to time allowed for, and location of,
anchorage.
C.
Any references contained therein to the "District Engineer," the
"Corps of Engineers" and the "Dispatcher" shall also mean the Town
of Chesapeake City and any official, employee, or agent designated
by the Town to enforce the regulations contained herein.
D.
In the event of any conflict between the federal regulations adopted
herein and any existing Town regulations or ordinances, the existing
Town regulations or ordinances shall govern.
A.
There are six slips at the Beck's Landing dock, but the Maryland
Department of Natural Resources Boating Administration has required
that two slips be kept unassigned and made available for traveling
transient boaters.
B.
As all slips are 32 feet long with four feet of water depth, the
maximum size boat permitted in these slips will be 34 feet in length
overall.
C.
The Town Council of Chesapeake City shall establish a seasonal slip
user fee.
D.
The seasonal slip user fee must be paid to the Town of Chesapeake
City prior to occupancy of the assigned slip or no later than April
15. Any slips not contracted for by April 15 will be assigned to the
next person on the waiting list.
E.
The Chesapeake City Municipal Boat Dock boating season is March 15
through November 30. Boats will not be permitted at the docks from
December 1 through March 14 because of winter ice preventing devices
being used.
F.
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources Boating Administration
requires that all boats occupying seasonally assigned slips must have
a current and valid registration or be federally documented. All boats
must be registered prior to occupancy of a seasonally assigned slip.
G.
Water and electric will be supplied by the Town for the use of the
slip holder only and may not be sold or given to any other user. Air-conditioning
and heating unit use are not permitted.
H.
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources Boating Administration
and the Town of Chesapeake City require that this facility be used
to its maximum extent. Therefore, any slip contracted for must be
actively occupied during the summer months and not held vacant. Any
slips that are not occupied more than 50% of time during the summer
will be offered to the next person on the waiting list. The remaining
portion of the lease fee will be refunded only after the slip is released
by the Town.
I.
Because of the limited width of the pier surface, dock boxes will
not be permitted. Storage of any equipment or devices (i.e., hoses,
electric cords, ropes, etc.), is not allowed on the pier surface.
J.
Any structures or devices to aid in boat boarding, except ladders,
must receive prior approval of the Town before being installed.
K.
All slip holders will be responsible for securing their boats within
their assigned slips. There is no regular Town security patrol and
since boat piers carry some inherent degree of personal danger, all
slip holders use this facility at their own risk. The Town of Chesapeake
City will not assume any liability for theft, sinking, injuries, or
other damage caused to boats, property, or people using this facility.
L.
No subletting. All boats must be registered to the applicant or an
immediate family member residing at the applicant's address. Names
and phone numbers of responsible adults shall be provided and kept
on file at Town Hall.
M.
A pier slip occupant will retain the same slip that the occupant
was assigned the previous year unless another more desirable slip
becomes available at which time the change must be approved by Town
Hall.
N.
These docks are strictly for boating activities. Fishing and swimming
are not permitted from these facilities.
O.
Courteous and proper behavior is required at all times. Local and
state law enforcement officers have the right to enforce any/all laws,
codes and/or ordinances currently in effect.
P.
Any disagreements arising over the use of these facilities shall
be decided by a majority vote of the Chesapeake City Town Council.
Q.
Any violation of the above regulations on the annual slip usage may
result in the loss of the occupant's boat slip with no refund.
R.
All slip holders shall have the right of renewal in the following
year by mutual agreement of the Town.
A.
All dock areas parallel to the Corps of Engineers bulkhead shall
be maintained as transient docking with a twenty-four-hour limit.
Any special exceptions shall be with approval of the Chesapeake City
Dock Master.
B.
Courteous and proper behavior is required at all times. Local and
state law enforcement officers have the right to enforce any/all laws,
codes and/or ordinances currently in effect.
A.
The taxi dock on the north side of the canal at the end of Lock Street
shall be for passenger loading and unloading only. Docking shall be
limited to 30 minutes unless otherwise approved by the Chesapeake
City Dock Master.
B.
These docks are strictly for boating activities. Fishing and swimming
are not permitted from these facilities.
C.
Courteous and proper behavior is required at all times. Local and
state law enforcement officers have the right to enforce any/all laws,
codes and/or ordinances currently in effect.
[Amended 5-22-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-003]
Violation of this article shall be a municipal infraction as
provided in § 6-102 of the Local Government Article of the
Annotated Code of Maryland punishable by a fine in the amount of $250
for the first offense and a fine in the amount of $500 for each subsequent
offense. Each instance shall constitute a separate offense.
The title of this article, or a condensed version thereof, shall
be deemed to be, and is, a fair summary of this article for publication
and all other purposes.
