A. 
It is unlawful for any person to leave or permit any vessel to be unattended or unoccupied at, or alongside of, Stearns Wharf without first obtaining the permission of the Waterfront Director.
B. 
The Waterfront Director may order any vessel to leave Stearns Wharf or to change its location alongside Stearns Wharf, if necessary for the health, safety or welfare of persons on or near the Wharf or for the operational efficiency of Stearns Wharf.
C. 
Fees, charges, and regulations may be established by City Council Resolution for tie up of vessels at the passenger loading ramp on Stearns Wharf for the primary purpose of embarking or debarking commercial passengers.
(Ord. 4272, 1984; Ord. 4757, 1992)
Commercial, still, motion or sound photography is permitted on Stearns Wharf after doing the following:
A. 
Obtaining permission of the Waterfront Director; and,
B. 
Obtaining the appropriate permits from the City of Santa Barbara; and,
C. 
Paying appropriate fees as established by City Council resolution.
(Ord. 4757, 1992)
It is unlawful to dive or jump from Stearns Wharf without the express permission of the Waterfront Director.
(Ord. 4757, 1992)
The Waterfront Director may order the closure of Stearns Wharf to the general public when necessary to protect the public health, safety, or welfare or to maintain Stearns Wharf. When closure of Stearns Wharf is directed on a regular basis or at certain prescribed times during the day, notice of said closure shall be posted in a prominent manner at both the pedestrian and vehicle access entrances to Stearns Wharf.
(Ord. 5420, 2007)
It is unlawful to fish from Stearns Wharf except in the areas depicted as "Designated Fishing Areas" on the map attached as Exhibit "A" to Chapter 17.13. The Waterfront Director, or his or her designee, may make temporary changes to the boundaries of the "Designated Fishing Areas" as shown on Exhibit "A" to accommodate special events. Exhibit "A" attached to Chapter 17.13 shall not be revised to reflect such temporary changes, but notice of such temporary changes will be posted at visible locations on Stearns Wharf.
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STEARNS WHARF DESIGNATED FISHING AREAS
(Ord. 5712, 2015)