[Adopted 5-15-1991 by L.L. No. 8-1991]
By adoption of this article the Town Board of
the Town of Evans declares its intent to safeguard life and property
and to ensure the orderly operations of the Sturgeon Point Marina.
It is intended that this article will ensure maximum enjoyment of
harbor facilities by all authorized boaters.
The harbor located within the Sturgeon Point
Marina in the Town of Evans, County of Erie, State of New York, will
be operating during the season of May 1 to October 15 of each year.
The Town reserves the right to delay the opening of operations due
to weather, ice or storm damage conditions.
It is the responsibility of the owner of any
vessel docked at the Sturgeon Point Marina to properly moor and secure
such vessel against all damage. The owner of any vessel shall be responsible
for any damage caused by his vessel to the Town of Evans docks, ramps
or other property, and the owner shall be liable for the cost of any
repairs thereto.
Swimming, diving or bathing within the waters
of the harbor or from the docks of the Sturgeon Point Marina is prohibited.
Fishing is prohibited from docks and those areas so designated.
All vessels in the Sturgeon Point Marina shall
observe the Rules of the Nautical Road. The Rules of the Nautical
Road are an internationally accepted standard by which all mariners
are to comply when operating a vessel upon the water. Basically, the
rules require that every operator conduct his vessel in a prudent
manner, at a safe speed, constantly maintaining a proper lookout by
all means available to him.
It is strictly prohibited to make any alterations,
changes or additions to dock structures. Permanently secured fendering
devices are not permitted. Use standard marine fenders only. Tires,
carpets and fire hoses are strictly prohibited, and failure to comply
will terminate the permit.
The Town of Evans may revoke any permit for
any violation of this article.
A. The Town of Evans must give five days' notice of such
revocation in writing to the address listed for such permit.
B. The registered owner of any vessel for which such
permit has been revoked is responsible for the removal of said vessel
from the harbor of the Sturgeon Point Marina within five days of such
revocation notice. The failure of any such owner to remove such vessel
within this specified time period will result in said vessel being
removed and stored at the owner's risk and expense.