For the purpose of this article, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section.
BREAKWATER. A structure used to protect a marina, dock, harbor or beach from the force of waves and includes a navigable passage through or around a structure.
CONFIGURATION. The relative arrangement of the separate parts of a marina.
CONSTRUCTION. To erect or install any mechanical, structural, electrical or plumbing portion of a marina, including preliminary dredging and clearing.
CONSTRUCTION PERMIT. A permit issued by the city after an application for such permit has been received, reviewed and approved.
EXPANSION. To increase the area of water surface occupied by a marina.
FLOTATION MATERIAL. Any material used to support floating structures on the surface of the waters of Lake Worth.
IMPROVEMENT. All structures, devices, contrivances or artificially created objects placed, constructed or erected on the waters of Lake Worth or land owned, controlled or under the jurisdiction of the city.
LOT. A parcel of land occupied or intended to be occupied by a marina and accessory buildings, or utilized for the principal use and uses accessory thereto, together with such open spaces as may be present. A LOT may or may not be specifically designated as such on public records.
MARINA. Any water-based facility for the mooring, fueling or servicing of two or more boats, including all structures and associated anchoring facilities. A MARINA shall include anything constructed or erected as part of a MARINA, the use of which requires location on the waters of Lake Worth or attachment to something having location on ground that is covered by the waters of Lake Worth.
MARINE FUEL FACILITY. A facility that provides fueling services for boats, the use of which facility requires location on the waters of Lake Worth or attachment to something having location on ground that is covered by the waters of Lake Worth.
MODIFICATION. Any change, addition or alteration in the construction, substructure, flotation, anchorage, mechanical, plumbing or electrical services of a structure other than routine maintenance.
PUMP-OUT FACILITY. Any pump and hose combination used for the transfer from boats of any liquid or solid waste.
REMODEL. Any repair, renovation or addition that requires a building permit.
SHORELINE. The point at which the surface of the waters of Lake Worth touches land at the spillway level elevation.
SPILL. Any amount of petroleum product or distillate, hazardous material, chemical product or sewage, that is unaccounted for in a holding system.
SPILLWAY LEVEL ELEVATION. The level of the spillway at Lake Worth, which level is 595 feet above sea level.
(Ord. 10773, § 1, passed 1-22-1991)