It shall be unlawful to anchor, moor or ground on the public land or waters of this city, as defined in S.C. Code § 5-7-140, to include waters out to one mile seaward of the high tide line on the Atlantic Ocean and waters out to the low-water mark on any navigable body of water bordering the corporate limits of the city or on private property without permission of the property owner, any derelict vessel. Indicators that a vessel is derelict include, but are not limited to, the following:
(A) Improper, non-working, or no anchor light;
(B) Vessel is neglected, or substantially dismantled, or improperly maintained, or is not able to be used for navigation as intended;
(C) Vessel does not comply with current registration requirements;
(D) Vessel is barnacle-laden;
(E) Vessel interior is exposed to the elements (rain, waves, and the like);
(F) Vessel is listing;
(G) Vessel is aground;
(H) Vessel is in danger of breaking or dragging its mooring;
(I) Vessel is sinking;
(J) Vessel is abandoned; or
(K) Vessel fails to display a city permit as required in § 134.54.
(Ord. 22-20, passed 10-13-20; Am. Ord. 005-24, passed 3-12-24) Penalty, see § 134.99