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Town of Barnstable, MA
Barnstable County
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A. 
Because of structural limitations, no vessel over 75 feet length overall (LOA) may use the facilities at Bismore Park Marina. The Harbormaster or his agent, reserves the right to measure and/or request a survey of measurement of any vessel that may appear longer than 75 feet LOA.
B. 
Cars or trucks shall only be permitted to enter the roadway along the face of the bulkhead for delivery and pickup of materials such, as oil, groceries, etc. Parking along the bulkhead shall be in the turnout areas only. Use and parking will be limited to the time needed for discharge or pickup only. All others shall be in the designated boat-owners parking area.
C. 
There shall be a fee of $35 per use of the loading/off-loading zone for the commercial unloading of fish, or an annual (May 1 to October 31) permit for $650. Additionally, there shall be a fee of $25 per occurrence for any other use of the area, including, but not limited to, the stepping of masts, the loading and unloading of dunnage or similar activities. If, in the opinion of the Harbormaster or designee, the use of this area is casual in nature, such as the boarding or disembarking of passengers from recreational boats or similar activities, the fees may be waived at the discretion of the Harbormaster or designee. Each use shall require the prior approval of the Harbormaster or designee.
[Amended 12-2-2016]
D. 
The fueling of diesel-powered commercial vessels permanently docked at Bismore Bulkhead may be fueled in their respective slips between the hours of 4:00 to 8:00 a.m. daily. The fueling of diesel powered commercial vessels at the loading/off-loading zone shall be allowed between the hours of 4:00 a.m. through 10:00 p.m. daily. Transient commercial vessels at the Bismore loading area must possess a seasonal pass for the use of the loading/off-loading zone or have paid the daily fee for the use of this zone. Bismore Park slipholders shall not be required to pay a fee for fueling in the loading/off-loading zone.
E. 
Any vendor wishing to dispense fuel to commercial vessels at Bismore Park must obtain a permit from the Town of Barnstable. Said permit shall be valid for a period of two years at a fee of $10. Licensed fuel vendors shall familiarize themselves with the special regulations for Bismore Park as it pertains to fueling and agree to dispense fuel in a manner consistent with said regulations, as well as any and all state, federal, and/or local law. The vendor understands that from time to time the Harbormaster may issue directives for the orderly and safe fueling within the Park. Any vendor who fails to abide by the Harbormaster's orders or who violates any of the aforementioned federal, state, and/or local laws shall be subject to revocation of said permit with all fees forfeited. Any revoked permit may be reinstated at the discretion of the Town Manager.
F. 
The fee for a transient parking pass shall be $50.
[Added 12-2-2016]
A. 
Parking for slipholders will be in designated areas only. One parking pass per slip will be issued upon receipt of the required dock fee and approved slip agreement.
B. 
The daily parking fee will be $10 per vehicle ($20 for vehicle plus trailer).
[Amended 12-2-2016]
C. 
The purchase of a seasonal parking pass will be available for $150 for parking other than slipholder parking from May 1 to October 31. All parking, with the exception of slipholder pass, will be on a first-come-first-served basis.
D. 
Overnight parking will be at the owner's risk at the daily fee, season pass, or a slip pass with the Marina Manager's permission only.
E. 
Vehicle with trailer: daily fee or seasonal pass plus $8 per day.
F. 
There will be no fueling of vessels of any kind at the Marina.
G. 
There will be no passenger-carrying commercial vessels allowed.
H. 
To establish a new wait list there will be a lottery as outlined in these regulations § 405-4 with a maximum of 25 names to be added. Each applicant must be a real estate tax payer of the Town of Barnstable.
I. 
All wait list fees collected will be considered a nonrefundable, administration fee and not to be applied to the first year's dockage.
J. 
All other slip wait list regulations will be in effect as it pertains to resident applications.