Free dockage will be accorded vessels:
A. 
When, in the discretion of Waterfront Director conditions warrant the temporary suspension of regular dockage charges against vessels of the United States Government or any other nation, or otherwise in the interest of public welfare;
B. 
While actively engaged as a tug boat when made fast to another vessel which is being charged dockage.
(Prior code §24.45(b); Ord. 2832 §4, 1961; Ord. 4757, 1992)
A. 
Use of city pier. Dockage shall be assessed based upon the overall length of the vessel. No dockage shall be charged for any fishing boat permitted under the provisions of this chapter to unload or load fish or fishing supplies at the City Pier, unless the owner or operator of the fishing boat fails or neglects to begin unloading within 30 minutes following the docking of the boat, or unless the boat remains docked at the City Pier for more than 15 minutes after loading or unloading is completed.
B. 
Dockage rates. Dockage shall be computed, assessed and paid on a per tie-up basis for each 24 hours, at a rate established by City Council resolution.
1. 
Exception 1: Tie-ups not to exceed 30 minutes shall be permitted without charge at the discretion of the Waterfront Director, as follows:
a. 
For transacting official business with the Harbormaster; or
b. 
For the convenience and safety of the Harbor.
2. 
Exception 2: There shall be no charge for tie-ups at the launching ramp service float for trailered boats launched at the City-owned launching ramp provided the tie-up time is not in excess of 30 minutes.
3. 
Exception 3: There shall be no charge for tying up at the Accommodations Dock for up to 15 minutes. Permission for the tie-up may be denied at the discretion of the Waterfront Director if an emergency exists or if a dangerous congestion or threat to navigation would result from the tie-up.
(Prior code §24.45(e); Ord. 2832 §4, 1961; Ord. 3320 §2, 1968; Ord. 3435 §4, 1970; Ord. 3460 §1, 1970; Ord. 4757, 1992)
The Waterfront Director may, at his or her discretion, approve payment of dockage charges by the week or month or other regular intervals and may require a deposit to be made in advance equal to one month's dockage charges for the privilege of being on the credit dockage list.
(Prior code §24.45(f); Ord. 2832 §4, 1961; Ord. 4757, 1992)
Dockage shall commence when a vessel enters the Harbor for the purpose of tying-up to any wharf or pier in the Harbor and ends when the vessel vacates the wharf or pier. No deduction shall be made for Saturdays, Sundays or holidays.
(Prior code §24.45(g); Ord. 2832 §4, 1961; Ord. 4757, 1992; Ord. 5386, 2006)
All bills for dockage must be paid when due. If dockage is not paid when due, the vessel will be placed on the delinquent list and will be subject to the penalties provided by law.
(Prior code §24.45(h); Ord. 2832 §4, 1961; Ord. 4757, 1992)
If any person leaves a slip, unless forced to do so by weather or fire, without first paying all fees due (unless such vessel is upon the credit dockage list), such vessel shall be placed upon the delinquent list, in which case it will not be permitted to use any slip without first paying all fees and late charges as established by resolution of City Council, except by permission of the Waterfront Director.
(Prior code §24.45(i); Ord. 2832 §4, 1961; Ord. 4757, 1992; Ord. 5386, 2006)
The rates for wharfage shall be established by the City Council by resolution, except as otherwise specifically provided in this chapter.
(Prior code §24.46(a) & (c); Ord. 2832, 1961; Ord. 3131, 1966; Ord. 3320, 1968; Ord. 3846, 1976; Ord. 3940 §1, 1978; Ord. 4757, 1992)
The Waterfront Director is hereby authorized to enter upon and inspect any vessel which is loading or unloading merchandise to ascertain the kind and quantity of merchandise thereon, and it shall be unlawful to refuse permission to or prevent the Waterfront Director, his or her representatives, or such other persons, from entering upon any vessel for the purpose specified in this rule.
(Prior code §24.46(j); Ord. 2832 §5, 1961; Ord. 3131 §1, 1966; Ord. 4757, 1992)
A. 
It is unlawful for any person to attach a hose to any water outlet or hydrant, or to use any water hose or meter, or to take or attempt to take any water, without permission of the Waterfront Director.
B. 
Nothing herein contained shall prevent any person from attaching a hose, or otherwise using the water from any outlet, for the prevention of fire only.
(Prior code §24.47; Ord. 2727 §1, 1959; Ord. 4757, 1992)
The Waterfront Director, subject to the approval of the Harbor Commission, shall designate a portion of the wharf in Santa Barbara Harbor, commonly and herein referred to as "City Pier," for the unloading of fresh fish, mollusks, crustaceans and sea water mammals. The portion of the City Pier so designated shall be clearly sign-posted by the Waterfront Director, in a manner visible from the surface of the City Pier and from its seaward approaches.
(Prior code §24.49(a); Ord. 2832 §1, 1961; Ord. 2911 §1, 1964; Ord. 4757, 1992)