It is hereby determined that the existing docks, piers, wharves and bulkheads of the Town of Shelter Island located in the Town of Shelter Island are hereby established as self-supporting improvements, pursuant to § 141 of the Town Law of the State of New York.
A.
No person shall overnight aboard a vessel docked, moored or secured to any Town-owned dock, piers, wharves, bulkheads or other similar Town-owned structures.
B.
No person shall dock, moor or secure any vessel to any Town-owned dock, piers, wharves, bulkheads or other similar Town-owned structures without first obtaining a permit as prescribed by this chapter.
C.
Notwithstanding the above, no permit shall be required to dock, moor or secure a vessel to the following:
(1)
Congdon Creek Bulkheads, while actively loading, unloading, hauling or launching a vessel.
(2)
Dering Harbor Town Dock, between May 15 and September 15 for no more than two consecutive hours, unless the vessel has secured a permit specified in Subsection D of this section.
(3)
Dering Harbor Town Dock, between September 16 and May 14 for no more than 10 consecutive days on one occasion during such period, provided that the Town Clerk has been notified in writing of the same, unless the vessel has secured a permit specified in subsection "D" of this section.
(4)
Daniel Lord Road Town Dock, while actively loading, unloading, hauling or launching a vessel.
(5)
Grace's Lane Bulkheads and Public Floating Dock, for no more than two consecutive hours.
D.
Types of permits.
(1)
A Congdon Creek Town Dock permit shall entitle the holder thereof to dock, moor or secure a vessel to the Congdon Creek Town Dock subject to the rules and regulations of such permit.
(2)
A Dering Harbor Town Dock permit shall entitle the holder thereof to dock, moor or secure a vessel to the Dering Harbor Town Dock, between September 16 and June 14, subject to the rules and regulations of such permit.
(3)
A Dickerson Creek Town Dock permit shall entitle the holder thereof to dock, moor or secure a vessel to the Grace's Lane Bulkheads and Public Floating Dock between September 16 and June 14, subject to the rules and regulations of such permit.
(4)
A Shore Road Town Dock permit shall entitle the holder thereof to dock, moor or secure a vessel to the Shore Road Town Dock pursuant to a license or lease agreement executed by the Town Board.
E.
Permit rules and regulations.
(1)
The rules and regulations for the permits listed above shall be established by the Waterways Management Advisory Council and approved by resolution of the Town Board. Such terms and conditions shall be periodically reviewed and amended, as needed.
F.
Fees.
(1)
The Town Board may, by resolution, set and from time to time adjust the fees to be paid for each type of permit and inspection.
G.
Temporary use.
(1)
Notwithstanding the above, nothing in this section shall prohibit the temporary use of any Town-owned dock, piers, wharves, bulkheads or other similar Town-owned structures as authorized by the Shelter Island Town Police Department or applicable authority.
H.
Acceptance of a permit under this chapter shall constitute an agreement that the permit holder will hold the Town of Shelter Island and its authorized representatives completely blameless for any liability in connection with the mooring or securing of his boat, nor is the Town responsible for loss, damage or theft of boats and/or other contents or to any other private property.
I.
The Town Board reserves the right to enact additional rules and regulations with respect to mooring or securing boats at docks, piers, wharves, bulkheads or similar facilities owned by the Town of Shelter Island. Any permit hereafter issued shall be issued subject to the permittee conforming to any rules and regulations now in force and effect or that thereafter may be adopted by resolution of the Town Board.