In order to promote the public welfare by providing for orderly
development of the waters of the Town of Barrington, an equitable
method of assigning mooring space in such waters, and a lessening
of congestion and risk of accident and injury to persons and property,
the Town Council of the Town of Barrington herewith adopts this chapter.
In addition to the definitions otherwise herein set forth, any
reference pertaining to the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
Securing a vessel temporarily to the bottom of a body of
water with an anchor(s).
The waters adjacent to the shoreline between Rumstick and
Nayatt Points.
That portion of the Barrington River lying south of the Route
114 bridge and ending at the Warren River (hereinafter called the
"Main Harbor").
Any or all waters defined herein.
That portion of the Barrington River lying between the Route
114 bridge and the bicycle path trestle.
All the waters inside the cove area on the eastern side of
the designated federal channel north to the East Providence-Barrington
line.
Any mooring space granted for the purposes of leasing or
renting said mooring for use by a business invitee in connection with
the operation of the assignee's marine-related business.
Those areas established and marked to be used by vessels
for safely passing under bridges.
Any designated water areas reserved for movement of vessels.
Any construction consisting of a wooden (or other material)
deck and sides and supported by foam blocks or any inflated system
to enable it to float on the water.
DOCK FLOATSThose floating structures attached to the end or sides of fixed docks or piers, usually accessed from the land side by ladder or ramp. Such ramps are considered as part of the float for the purposes of these regulations.
MOORING FLOATSAll components of a floating structure approved by the HM to moor vessels. This structure will be treated as a "mooring" for regulatory purposes but may have additional requirements for inspection procedures.
RECREATIONAL FLOATSThat floating structure used for swimming, diving, seasonal display or other water-related activity (other than mooring a vessel) and utilizing a fixed mooring(s).
That body of Barrington residents who have demonstrated an
interest in harbor management and who have been appointed to the Commission
by the Barrington Town Council.
The person appointed by the Town Manager pursuant to the provisions of Section 2-1-6h of the Charter of the Town of Barrington and pursuant to § 148-3 herein.
That part of the Barrington River north of the Barrington
Veteran's Memorial Bridge.
All components of the gear required to secure a vessel or
float permanently to the bottom.
A body consisting of three members of the Harbor Commission
appointed by its Chair. The HM will serve as an ex officio member
of this body. The body will elect one of its members as the Subcommittee
Chair.
Those portions of the waters defined herein which shall be
designated as such by the Harbor Commission. (See Exhibit B attached.)
That water area assigned to an applicant by the HM.
That person(s) (or spouse) to whom the mooring space is assigned.
Anyone not fitting the definition of "resident."
Any non-single-point anchoring arrangement that consists
of a fixed end seaward with a line attached above the water to a pulley
and extending to the shore or a shoreside feature, allowing a vessel
to be "hauled out" and secured away from the shore and retrieved from
the shore.
A small Class A vessel less than 16 feet in length which
uses an outboard motor or inboard motor powering a water jet pump
as a primary source of motor power and which is designed to be operated
by a person sitting, standing or kneeling on or being towed behind
the vessel rather than the conventional manner of sitting or standing
inside the vessel.
A mooring space granted to a person(s), meaning an individual
or partnership, and used exclusively for their or their own purposes.
A small flag flown for the purpose of requesting the pump-out
service.
Any person approved by the HM pursuant to the terms of § 148-25 below.
Two or more vessels tied together side by side while moored
or anchored.
That vessel designated on the annual mooring application
by the mooring space assignee, who must be the owner or charterer
of the vessel or otherwise show connection to the owning entity.
That contract between the Town of Barrington and the boat
owner(s) granting the mooring space assignee the privilege of using
a mooring space within Barrington waters for a specified term.
Any inhabitant of Barrington. The HM may require proof of
residency, which may take the form of a voter registration card, previous
year's IRS tax return, paycheck stub, or similar item. A PO box is
not a legal address for this purpose.
The period from April 1 through November 30 of any year.
All the waters north of a line located between the southern
tip of Adams Point and the southeasterly section of Rumstick Point.
The small, self-adhering label issued by the Town of Barrington
and attached to a registered vessel and carrying the same number as
that of the mooring space assignee's mooring space.
A mooring available to be assigned by the HM, or their designee,
on a temporary basis.
That portion of the Barrington River lying north of the bicycle
path trestle and south of the Barrington Veteran's Memorial Bridge.
A boat, ship, or other moving craft designed to float on
the water.
That stretch of water running northerly from Nayatt Point
to Bullocks Cove.
