155.4215. COMMERCIAL: BOAT AND MARINE SALES AND SERVICE USES

   A.   Standards Applicable to Boat and Marine Sales and Service Uses

      1.   Boat and Marine Sales and Service uses that include service, repair, installation, and/or maintenance shall comply with the following standards:

         a.   If located in the Heavy Business (B-4) Zoning District, no service, repair, installation, and/or maintenance shall be made except within garages or other buildings designed for these purposes;

         b.   In all other districts where permitted, if service, repair, installation and/or maintenance is performed outside of a fully enclosed structure, a type B perimeter buffer shall be provided along all perimeters of the site except where a type C perimeter buffer is required by Section 155.5203.F, Perimeter Buffers;

         c.   The use shall be designed so that the front façade is in compliance with Section 155.5602.C.7, Fenestration/Transparency.

         d.   The use shall be designed to ensure proper functioning of the site as related to vehicle stacking, circulation, and turning movements.

         e.   No operation associated with the use shall occur in a manner that impedes the normal free flow of vehicular or pedestrian traffic on adjacent right-of-ways.

         f.   All boats shall be maintained in a condition that they may be moved under either under their own power or upon a trailer at any time except when the boat is under repair in garages, body shops, or other buildings.

         g.   All trailers shall be maintained in an operable condition, including inflated tires, except when the trailer is under repair in garages, body shops, or other buildings.

         h.   Boats, trailers, and equipment shall not be stored as a source of parts.

         i.   Boats, trailers, and equipment that are repaired and awaiting removal shall be stored for no more than 30 consecutive days. Boats, trailers, and equipment abandoned by its lawful owner before or during the repair process may remain on site after the 30 day period, provided the owner or operator of the establishment demonstrates steps have been taken to remove the boat and trailer from the premises using the appropriate legal means.

      2.   Boat Sales and Service uses that include the sale or rental of new or used boats or trailers shall comply with the following standards:

         a.   Boat display pads may be located within a perimeter buffer provided they comply with the following standards:

            i.   The use shall not have more than one display pad for every 100 feet of street frontage.

            ii.   The display pads shall not exceed 500 square feet in area and may be elevated up to two feet above adjacent displays or grade level.

         b.   No boat or equipment shall be displayed on the top of a building.

         c.   Boats and new trailers may be displayed in a vehicular use area provided the parking spaces used for display shall not be eligible for compliance with Minimum Off-Street Parking requirements.

         d.   No materials for sale, other than boats or equipment, shall be displayed between the principal structure and the street.

   B.   Boat Dry Storage Facility

      1.   Districts Where Permitted

 

RS-1

RS-2

RS-3

RS-4

RS-L

RD-1

RM-7

RM-12

RM-20

RM-30

RM-45

MH-12

B-1

B-2

B-3

B-4

 

 

M-1

CR

I-1

I-IX

OIP

M-2

TO

PR

CF

PU

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BP

RPUD

PCD

PD-TO

LAC

PD-1

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      2.   Definition

   A boat dry storage facility is a facility used for the on-land storage of boats, other watercraft, and marine equipment. Boat dry storage facilities are distinguished by those where all boat storage occurs within a fully enclosed building and those where it does not.

      3.   Standards

         a.   In a Marina Business-1 (M-1) zoning district, all boat storage shall occur within a fully enclosed building.

         b.   In an Office Industrial Park (OIP) zoning district, a boat dry storage facility where all boat storage does not occur within a fully enclosed building is permitted only as a Special Exception.

   C.   Boat or Marine Parts Sales without Installation

      1.   Districts Where Permitted

 

RS-1

RS-2

RS-3

RS-4

RS-L

RD-1

RM-7

RM-12

RM-20

RM-30

RM-45

MH-12

B-1

B-2

B-3

B-4

P

P

 

 

M-1

CR

I-1

I-IX

OIP

M-2

TO

PR

CF

PU

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RPUD

PCD

PD-TO

LAC

PD-1

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      2.   Definition

   A boat or marine parts sales without installation use consists of the retail sale of various boat or marine parts and accessories—including, but not limited to, engine parts, electronics, navigation systems, anchors, propellers, steering systems, sailing gear, audio systems, safety and flotation gear, and water sports and fishing gear. This use does not include installation, which is considered Boat or Marine Parts Sales and Installation.

   D.   Boat or Marine Parts Sales with Installation

      1.   Districts Where Permitted

 

RS-1

RS-2

RS-3

RS-4

RS-L

RD-1

RM-7

RM-12

RM-20

RM-30

RM-45

MH-12

B-1

B-2

B-3

B-4

P

P

 

 

M-1

CR

I-1

I-IX

OIP

M-2

TO

PR

CF

PU

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BP

RPUD

PCD

PD-TO

LAC

PD-1

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      2.   Definition

   A boat or marine parts sales with installation use consists of the on-site sale and subsequent installation of various boat or marine parts and accessories—including, but not limited to, engine parts, electronics, navigation systems, anchors, propellers, steering systems, sailing gear, audio systems, safety and flotation gear, and water sports and fishing gear.

   E.   Boat or Marine Repair and Servicing

      1.   Districts Where Permitted

 

RS-1

RS-2

RS-3

RS-4

RS-L

RD-1

RM-7

RM-12

RM-20

RM-30

RM-45

MH-12

B-1

B-2

B-3

B-4

P

 

 

M-1

CR

I-1

I-IX

OIP

M-2

TO

PR

CF

PU

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BP

RPUD

PCD

PD-TO

LAC

PD-1

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P

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      2.   Definition

   A boat or marine repair and servicing use is a business that focuses on the repair or maintenance of boats, marine engines, or marine equipment. Boat repair and servicing uses are distinguished by those where all repair and maintenance activities occur within a fully enclosed building and those where they do not.

   F.   Boat Sales or Rental

      1.   Districts Where Permitted

 

RS-1

RS-2

RS-3

RS-4

RS-L

RD-1

RM-7

RM-12

RM-20

RM-30

RM-45

MH-12

B-1

B-2

B-3

B-4

P

P

 

 

M-1

CR

I-1

I-IX

OIP

M-2

TO

PR

CF

PU

T

BP

RPUD

PCD

PD-TO

LAC

PD-1

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P

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      2.   Definition

   A boat sales or rental use consists of premises on which new or used boats are displayed for sale, lease, or rental.

      3.   Standards

         Sales and rental of boat trailers may be allowed as an accessory use.

   G.   Boat Towing Service

      1.   Districts Where Permitted

 

RS-1

RS-2

RS-3

RS-4

RS-L

RD-1

RM-7

RM-12

RM-20

RM-30

RM-45

MH-12

B-1

B-2

B-3

B-4

P

 

 

M-1

CR

I-1

I-IX

OIP

M-2

TO

PR

CF

PU

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BP

RPUD

PCD

PD-TO

LAC

PD-1

P

P

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      2.   Definition

   A boating towing service is a use providing for the on-water towing of disabled boats, either from a point of breakdown on the water to a docking facility, or from a docking facility to a boat repair and servicing facility. The use may also include the provision of battery jumpstart service or delivery of fuel, engine fluids, and basic engine parts as necessary to avoid a tow, as well as ungrounding assistance.

   H.   Docking Facility, Barge

      1.   Districts Where Permitted

 

RS-1

RS-2

RS-3

RS-4

RS-L

RD-1

RM-7

RM-12

RM-20

RM-30

RM-45

MH-12

B-1

B-2

B-3

B-4

 

 

M-1

CR

I-1

I-IX

OIP

M-2

TO

PR

CF

PU

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BP

RPUD

PCD

PD-TO

LAC

PD-1

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      2.   Definition

   A barge docking facility is a fixed or floating structure, including moorings, used for the purpose of berthing barges on a commercial basis.

   I.   Docking Facility, Commercial Fishing Boat

      1.   Districts Where Permitted

 

RS-1

RS-2

RS-3

RS-4

RS-L

RD-1

RM-7

RM-12

RM-20

RM-30

RM-45

MH-12

B-1

B-2

B-3

B-4

 

 

M-1

CR

I-1

I-IX

OIP

M-2

TO

PR

CF

PU

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BP

RPUD

PCD

PD-TO

LAC

PD-1

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      2.   Definition

   A commercial fishing boat docking facility is a fixed or floating structure, including moorings, used for the purpose of berthing commercial fishing boats on a commercial basis.

   J.   Docking Facility, Recreational Boat

      1.   Districts Where Permitted

 

RS-1

RS-2

RS-3

RS-4

RS-L

RD-1

RM-7

RM-12

RM-20

RM-30

RM-45

MH-12

B-1

B-2

B-3

B-4

P

P

 

 

M-1

CR

I-1

I-IX

OIP

M-2

TO

PR

CF

PU

T

BP

RPUD

PCD

PD-TO

LAC

PD-1

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

 

      2.   Definition

   A recreational boat docking facility is a fixed or floating structure, including moorings, used for the purpose of berthing only recreational boats on a commercial basis.

   K.   Marina

      1.    Districts Where Permitted

 

RS-1

RS-2

RS-3

RS-4

RS-L

RD-1

RM-7

RM-12

RM-20

RM-30

RM-45

MH-12

B-1

B-2

B-3

B-4

P

P

 

 

M-1

CR

I-1

I-IX

OIP

M-2

TO

PR

CF

PU

T

BP

RPUD

PCD

PD-TO

LAC

PD-1

P

P

P

P

P

P

 

      2.   Definition

   A marina is a harbor, boat basin, or other commercial facility that provides secured moorings and/or docking facilities , supplies, or other services for watercraft, including facilities for storing watercraft in or out of the water. This use type does not include the mooring or docking of watercraft at a private dock associated with a residential unit or on private property where no fee is charged.

   L.   Yacht Club

      1.   Districts Where Permitted

 

RS-1

RS-2

RS-3

RS-4

RS-L

RD-1

RM-7

RM-12

RM-20

RM-30

RM-45

MH-12

B-1

B-2

B-3

B-4

P

P

 

 

M-1

CR

I-1

I-IX

OIP

M-2

TO

PR

CF

PU

T

BP

RPUD

PCD

PD-TO

LAC

PD-1

P

P

P

P

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      2.   Definition

   A yacht club is a use consisting of structures and related grounds and docking and/or mooring facilities that are used for social and recreational purposes related to pleasure boating, where use is primarily restricted to members and their guests.

(Ord. 2012-64, passed 9-11-12; Am. Ord. 2013-37, passed 1-22-13; Am. Ord. 2013-73, passed 7-23-13; Am. Ord. 2019-10, passed 11-13-18)