§ 7-216. Definitions.

The definitions in F.S. ch. 327, including the definitions of live-aboard vessel and floating structure, shall apply to this article. As used in this article the following terms shall have the meaning ascribed to them:

Anchoring means the use of a heavy device fastened to a line or chain to hold a vessel in a particular place for a limited period of time.

Hazardous vessel means a vessel in danger of becoming derelict because the vessel displays one or more of the following indicators:

(1)

Is unable to operate or navigate without the assistance of another vessel;

(2)

Displays excessive marine growth (e.g., prevents proper use of vessel, visible barnacles);

(3)

Has its interior exposed to the weather;

(4)

Is taking on water without the ability to dewater;

(5)

Is leaking contaminants into the water;

(6)

Is in violation of F.S. § 327.53; or

(7)

Is in danger of breaking loose from its anchor due to an inadequate anchor or due to rotted or chaffing anchor lines (e.g., anchor too small for boat size, wrong type of anchor for boat).

Mooring field means the properly permitted area in the North Yacht Basin where the City has placed permanently mooring buoy systems in accordance with a mooring field management plan.

Safe harbor means a designation by the POD, after consultation with the captain, operator, or other authorized representative of a vessel, to allow temporary anchoring of a vessel in a designated location due to a mechanical issue or severe weather.

Special event means a designation by the POD to allow temporary anchoring of a vessel in a designated location due to a City special event.

(Ord. No. 23-H, § 2, 6-7-2012)