The location of mooring areas, as depicted on
the Harbor Management Map, the use thereof and the types of mooring
permitted are subject to the standards of this chapter. Location and
use conditions for moorings shall be stated on the mooring permit
and also publicly displayed in the office of the Harbormaster.
[Amended 12-13-2005 by Ord. No. 271-2005]
A mooring buoy shall be constructed of styrofoam,
plastic, metal or other material approved by the Harbormaster, spherical,
conical or cylindrical in shape, no less than six inches or more than
24 inches in diameter. The portion above the waters shall be no less
than 12 inches or more than 24 inches, exclusive of whips or staffs.
Each buoy shall be painted white. The mooring permit number or customer
name shall be clearly marked on the mooring buoy and shall be of bold,
clear numerals, four inches in height, of a contrasting color, or
engraved into buoys, clearly visible from a distance of 50 feet. Each
permanent mooring buoy anchor shall be of mushroom or navy type only
and shall be approved by the Harbormaster.
The design and construction of a mooring raft shall be subject to approval of the Harbormaster. The raft shall be anchored with four anchors, except that the raft may be attached to pilings approved pursuant to §
331-54B and F of the Zoning Ordinance, and such anchors shall be subject to approval of the Harbormaster. Each vessel shall be directly tied or attached to the mooring raft and not be tied or attached alongside another vessel. The mooring permit number shall be clearly marked on the mooring raft and shall be of bold, clear numerals, four inches in height, of a contrasting color, clearly visible from a distance of 50 feet.
Mooring spaces are not transferable without
the Harbormaster's written consent, and the transferee shall comply
with all provisions of this chapter.
A permanent mooring shall be raised at least
once every three years for inspection, at the owner's expense. The
Harbormaster may inspect the mooring by appointment or may accept
a written statement by a marine contractor, approved by the Harbormaster,
certifying that he has inspected the mooring and that it is in safe
condition. The inspection certificate shall be dated and signed by
the person who has done the inspection and shall certify that the
mooring anchor, all ground tackle, including lines, shackles, swivels
and chains, are in safe condition. No mooring permit shall be granted
by the Harbormaster unless the applicant submits a current inspection
certificate for the mooring.
All piles, floats and docks, including piles for mooring rafts, shall comply in all respects with the requirements set forth in §
331-54B and F of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of New Rochelle.