For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
BOAT HOIST. A mechanism or apparatus used to raise up and hold a boat out of the water, not to exceed 5,000 pounds in capacity.
BULKHEAD. A wall or retaining structure constructed along a waterway to prevent the earth behind it from sliding or eroding.
DOCK. The same as the word PIER.
DREDGED MATERIAL. The material which is excavated or dredged from a body of water or river.
FINGER PIER. A pier/dock extending at right angles from the main pier and often located parallel with the shoreline.
LITTORAL MATERIAL. Material existing on shore or in the water which is subject to erosion and displacement by wave forces.
MAJOR CONSTRUCTION. All waterfront construction, as set forth in §§ 151.015et seq., requiring a major construction permit.
MARINA. A waterfront basin or facility providing secure mooring or berthing of watercraft for use by the general public, and often offering supplies, repair, fuel, parking, toilet facilities, and other facilities available to the general public incidental to the berthing and mooring of watercraft. Private yacht clubs offering mooring or berthing facilities, although not necessarily available to the general public, shall be considered a marina under this chapter.
MINOR CONSTRUCTION. All waterfront construction, as set forth in §§ 151.045et seq., requiring a minor construction permit.
NONCONFORMING STRUCTURE. Any boat lift, bulkhead, dock, finger pier, pier, wharf, or other structure that is, because of width, length, location, live-load capabilities, and the like, not in conformance with the regulations contained in this chapter.
ORDINARY HIGH-WATER MARK. Within and up to two feet of the ordinary mark as established on June 1 of the current year or June 1 of the previous year, whichever is applicable, and/or at the discretion of the City Planning Commission.
PIER. A platform extending perpendicular from the shore over water and supported by piles, pillars, or columns, used to secure and protect watercraft. The terms PIER and DOCK as used in this chapter shall be synonymous.
SPRING PILES. A beam of timber, concrete, or steel beams, driven into the water bottom as a means of securing watercraft, or to facilitate the maneuvering of watercraft.
WETLANDS. Those areas that are inundated or saturated by surface water or groundwater at a frequency and duration sufficient to support, and that under normal circumstances, do support a prevalence of vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soil conditions. WETLANDS generally include swamp, marshes, bogs, and similar areas.
WHARF. A platform or other flat structure extending shoreward of a bulkhead running parallel with the shoreline.
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR. The person appointed by the City Council pursuant to the city zoning ordinance to administer the city zoning ordinance and this chapter.
(1995 Code, § 62-33) (Ord. 101-A, passed 8-3-1987)