Contents of Port of Port Townsend Rules, Regulations and Procedures
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Title 1
General Provisions
- 1.01 General Provisions
- 1.02 Definitions
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1.03
Regulatory Authority & Enforcement
- 1.03.010 Executive Director’s authority to promulgate rules.
- 1.03.020 Executive Director to compile and report amendments to Commission.
- 1.03.030 Staff authorized to make ministerial revisions.
- 1.03.040 Enforcement.
- 1.03.050 Removal or ejection from Port areas, grounds and process.
- 1.03.060 Appeals – Timing and contents – Commission hearing.
- 1.04 Use of Port Facilities – Allocation of Risk
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1.05
General Rules & Regulations
- 1.05.010 Applicability.
- 1.05.020 Authorized persons.
- 1.05.030 Children to be accompanied by adult(s).
- 1.05.040 Unauthorized camping prohibited.
- 1.05.050 Public disturbance noise.
- 1.05.060 Prohibited behavior on or in Port areas.
- 1.05.070 Vehicle traffic and parking.
- 1.05.080 Marinas - Swimming – Fishing – Diving.
- 1.05.090 Pets.
- 1.05.100 Bicycles.
- 1.05.110 Fireworks prohibited.
- 1.05.120 Marinas - Carts.
- 1.05.130 Fire equipment.
- 1.05.140 Bulletin boards – Signs – Mail.
- 1.05.150 Restrooms.
- 1.05.160 No smoking areas.
- 1.05.170 Hazardous materials.
- 1.05.180 Best Management Practices Implementation.
- Title 2 Reserved
- Title 3 Reserved
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Title 4
Marinas
- 4.01 General Provisions
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4.02
Owner/Operator Rules
- 4.02.010 Applicability.
- 4.02.020 Vessel registration/numbering – Furnishing information to Harbormaster.
- 4.02.030 Partnerships.
- 4.02.040 Leasing in lieu of owning vessel.
- 4.02.050 Subleasing.
- 4.02.060 Transfer of ownership.
- 4.02.070 Vessel identification.
- 4.02.080 Indemnification and insurance.
- 4.02.090 Seaworthiness and operability.
- 4.02.100 Maneuvering and navigating in the harbor.
- 4.02.110 Use restrictions for docks.
- 4.02.120 Relocation of vessels.
- 4.02.130 Use of slips.
- 4.02.140 Responsibility.
- 4.02.150 Oversize vessels.
- 4.02.160 Storage on piers – Abandoned property.
- 4.02.170 Dinghies.
- 4.02.180 Fenders.
- 4.02.190 No modification of floats.
- 4.02.200 Landing steps.
- 4.02.210 Inspections.
- 4.02.220 Best management practices implementation.
- 4.03 Reserved
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4.04
Moorage Classes, Assignments & Reassignments
- 4.04.010 Statement of policy.
- 4.04.020 Prospective licensees – Waiting list – Moorage assignments.
- 4.04.030 Existing licensees – Requests to move – Moorage reassignments.
- 4.04.040 All applications – Required information – Updating information.
- 4.04.050 Fees – Moorage waiting and reassignment applications.
- 4.04.060 Moorage assignments and reassignments – Process.
- 4.04.070 Reserved.
- 4.04.080 Reserved.
- 4.04.090 Non-acceptance of offered slips – Effect on waiting list position.
- 4.04.100 Simultaneous availability of multiple slips – Assignment process.
- 4.04.110 Availability of Commercial slips – Assignment and reassignment.
- 4.04.120 Commercial Basin applicants – Proof of commercial status required.
- 4.04.130 Pro-rating of moorage fees.
- 4.04.140 Regular moorage assignment.
- 4.04.150 Slip transfers.
- 4.04.160 Repealed.
- 4.04.170 Termination.
- 4.04.180 Monthly guest moorage assignments – Termination - Reassignments.
- 4.04.190 Nightly guest moorage.
- 4.04.195 Point Hudson Marina – Reservations.
- 4.04.200 Visiting charter vessels.
- 4.04.210 Extra-wide vessels.
- 4.04.220 Limited Access moorage.
- 4.04.230 Undesirable moorage.
- 4.04.240 Yacht Club moorage.
- 4.04.250 Business moorage – Conditions of approval.
- 4.04.260 Boat Haven Work Pier moorage.
- 4.04.270 Commercial fishing vessels – Rafted moorage area.
- 4.05 Special Rates & Services
- 4.06 Moorage Utilities
- 4.07 Live-Aboard Rules & Regulations
- 4.08 Fuel Docks
- 4.09 Port Charges, Delinquency – Abandoned Vessels, Public Sale
- 4.10 Port Hudson Marina
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Title 5
Travel Lifts, Work Yards & Shipyards
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5.01
Travel Lifts & Storage
- 5.01.010 Purpose.
- 5.01.020 Scheduling haul-outs.
- 5.01.030 Hoist/Yard Tenancy Agreement required.
- 5.01.040 Pre haul-out inspections.
- 5.01.050 Preparation of vessel prior to haul-out.
- 5.01.060 Round-trip haul-outs - Services included.
- 5.01.070 Returning vessels to the water following blocking.
- 5.01.080 Inspection haul-outs.
- 5.01.090 One-way haul-outs.
- 5.01.100 Moving and re-blocking of vessels in yard.
- 5.01.110 Haul-out fees and charges.
- 5.01.120 Haul-out charges – Calculation of time.
- 5.01.130 Weather-related suspensions.
- 5.01.140 Haul-out cancellations – Rescheduling.
- 5.01.150 Haul-out – Operational limits – Safety precautions.
- 5.01.160 Port employees – Limitations on authority.
- 5.01.170 Work pier and float – Reservations, project plans, vehicular access.
- 5.01.180 Wash-down facilities.
- 5.01.190 Vessel blocking.
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5.02
Work Yards
- 5.02.010 Purpose.
- 5.02.020 Best Management Practices Implementation - Mandatory compliance.
- 5.02.030 Hoist/Yard Tenancy Agreement required.
- 5.02.040 Project plans required – Contents.
- 5.02.050 Proof of business license required.
- 5.02.060 Vehicular and heavy equipment access – Prior arrangement required.
- 5.02.070 Tools and equipment to be provided by owner.
- 5.02.080 Upland live-aboard permits – Requirements – Limitations.
- 5.02.090 Yard storage charges.
- 5.02.100 Painting of vessels.
- 5.02.110 Refuse disposal - Work areas to be kept clean and orderly.
- 5.02.120 Hazardous and volatile materials.
- 5.02.130 Alteration of vessel blocking – Termination of Port responsibility.
- 5.02.140 Prohibited behavior on or in Work Yard areas.
- 5.02.150 Violations – Removal of vessel – Compensation for clean-up and damages.
- 5.02.160 Temporary structures.
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5.03
Shipyard Work Areas
- 5.03.010 Shipyard – Definition and purpose.
- 5.03.020 Work Yard rules applicable.
- 5.03.030 Storage agreements.
- 5.03.040 Port staff – Authority.
- 5.03.050 Vessel work space – Definition and dimensions.
- 5.03.060 Additional work space upon request.
- 5.03.070 Vehicular and heavy equipment access – Prior arrangement required.
- 5.03.080 Temporary structures.
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5.04
Sandblasting
- 5.04.005 Sandblasting Agreement required.
- 5.04.010 Sandblasting – Designated areas.
- 5.04.020 Containment required.
- 5.04.030 Compliance with Department of Ecology regulations.
- 5.04.040 Sandblasting prohibited during high winds.
- 5.04.050 Debris disposal.
- 5.04.060 Violations.
- 5.04.070 Duration of stay in sandblast area.
- 5.04.080 Compliance with air quality regulations.
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5.05
Derelict Vessels
- 5.05.010 Inspection of Suspect Vessels.
- 5.05.020 Derelict vessel determination.
- 5.05.030 Deposit required for derelict vessels.
- 5.05.040 Regular fees applicable.
- 5.05.050 Owner’s right to contest Harbormaster’s/Yard Manager’s determination.
- 5.05.060 Copy of chapter to be provided to owners of suspect vessels.
- 5.05.070 Emergency situations.
- 5.05.080 Port charges – Delinquency - Public sale.
- 5.05.090 Demolition and disposal - Vessel owner responsible for all costs.
- 5.06 Enforcement, Work Privilege Termination, Default
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5.01
Travel Lifts & Storage
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Title 6
Boat Ramps & Launches
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6.01
General Provisions
- 6.01.010 Intent.
- 6.01.020 Non-liability of Port of Port Townsend – Insurance required.
- 6.01.030 Launch fees – Short-term moorage.
- 6.01.040 Access routes.
- 6.01.050 Queuing for launch.
- 6.01.060 Blocking of ramps prohibited.
- 6.01.070 Time limits – vessel launching/retrieval.
- 6.01.080 Tow-vehicle parking.
- 6.01.090 Adjacent private properties – No trespassing.
- 6.01.100 Schematic map of Port launch facilities – Locations.
- 6.02 Commercial Use of Launch Facilities
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6.01
General Provisions
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Title 7
Docks & Wharves
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7.01
General Provisions
- 7.01.010 Authorization.
- 7.01.020 Applicability – Conflict of rules.
- 7.01.030 Intent.
- 7.01.040 Schematic drawings of Union Wharf.
- 7.01.050 Adoption of additional rules by Executive Director – Pamphlet – Signage.
- 7.01.060 Authorized emergency vessels exempt.
- 7.01.070 Reserved.
- 7.01.080 Use of shelter – Busking allowed - Temporary commercial uses.
- 7.01.090 Mooring requirements and responsibilities – Repair work prohibited.
- 7.01.100 Revocation of license – Prohibition of future use of facilities.
- 7.01.110 Non-liability of Port of Port Townsend – Insurance required.
- 7.01.120 Violations – Enforcement - Impounding of vessels.
- 7.01.130 Contractor use.
- 7.01.140 Suspension of permits/reservations for emergencies or repairs.
- 7.02 City Dock Use Regulations
- 7.03 Union Wharf Use Regulations
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7.01
General Provisions
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Title 8
Recreational Vehicle (RV) Parks
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8.01
RV Park Rules & Regulations
- 8.01.010 Conflicts – More specific provisions apply.
- 8.01.020 Indemnification and insurance.
- 8.01.030 Maximum site occupancy – Permissible site uses.
- 8.01.040 Duration of stay – Nightly guests – Winter monthly guests.
- 8.01.050 Checkout time – Overstays.
- 8.01.060 Quiet hours.
- 8.01.070 Prohibited behaviors and activities.
- 8.01.080 Disposal of refuse – Use of dump stations.
- 8.01.090 Pets.
- 8.01.100 Speed limit.
- 8.01.110 Safe vehicle operation – Current registration required.
- 8.01.120 Emergency access – Removal of RVs.
- 8.01.130 Assumption of risk – Hold harmless.
- 8.01.140 Violations – Grounds for removal.
- 8.02 Point Hudson RV Park - Reservations
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8.01
RV Park Rules & Regulations
- Title 9 Reserved
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Title 10
Jefferson County International Airport
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10.01
General Provisions
- 10.01.010 Airport Manager.
- 10.01.020 Airport Manager – Delegation of authority.
- 10.01.030 Rules, regulations and procedures.
- 10.01.040 Special events.
- 10.01.050 Public use.
- 10.01.060 Common use areas.
- 10.01.070 Vehicular traffic and parking.
- 10.01.080 Advertising.
- 10.01.090 Acceptance of rules by use.
- 10.01.100 Operators to keep rules available.
- 10.01.110 Construction.
- 10.01.120 Posting of rules.
- 10.01.130 Airport Layout Plan.
- 10.01.140 Surface water protection measures.
- 10.01.150 Agreements required prior to occupancy.
- 10.01.160 Title.
- 10.02 Airport Operation and Airport Traffic
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10.03
Minimum Standards for Aircraft Operators, Leases & Concessions
- 10.03.010 Business activities.
- 10.03.020 Application.
- 10.03.030 Action on application.
- 10.03.040 Supporting documents.
- 10.03.050 Airport licenses and leases non-transferable.
- 10.03.060 Tie-down rates.
- 10.03.070 Collections policy.
- 10.03.080 Pilot-owned hangars.
- 10.03.090 Transient hangar policy.
- 10.03.100 Refuse.
- 10.03.110 Approval of construction.
- 10.03.120 Operation area.
- 10.03.130 Fixed base operators.
- 10.03.140 Waiver of Chapter 10.03, provisions.
- 10.03.150 Business name.
- 10.03.160 No duty to maintain, repair, restore or replace.
- 10.03.170 Commission consideration of applications.
- 10.04 Government Agreements
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10.01
General Provisions
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