Marina; yacht clubs and beach clubs; boat and ship storage, and repair
The standards below apply any time these uses require a special use permit per section 82-601, Uses and districts.
A. Fuel: The sale of fuel and or bottled gas must conform to the following conditions: Fuel storage facilities shall be adequately containerized so as to prevent spillage, leakage or damage from storms and shall be set back no less than 50 feet from the mean high-water line. However, gasoline pumps may be located conveniently to serve boats, if precautions are taken to prevent spillage in the waters of the town. The vessel containing the fuel or gas must comply with Federal Emergency Management Agency flood hazard regulations and the National Fire Protection Association regulations.
B. Wastes: There must be provisions made for the collection and disposal of boat-generated wastes.
C. Setbacks: All structures and outdoor activities must be located a minimum of 100 feet from any residential property line.
D. Noise: In considering the application for special use permit, the zoning board/planning commission may condition the special use permit and may limit the hours of operation of a use in the interest of minimizing/eliminating noise.
E. Location of storage and repair: Repair activities must be conducted within a building. All materials must be stored within a building. Boats that are used as a source for parts must not be stored on the site.
F. Screening: Outdoor storage areas shall be screened on all sides with a solid fence or wall although evergreen buffer is preferred, that is six feet tall, or eight feet tall evergreen hedge if what is stored is greater than six feet in height.
G. Accessory outdoor facilities: Marinas and yacht clubs may include related accessory facilities which are supportive but supplemental to the principal use, subject to the following conditions:
Services provided to patrons of the principal facility and their guests may include:
- Food and beverage service
- Retail sale of items directly related to the principal use
The floor space of these services must not exceed 20 percent of the total floor area of the building. Documentation must be filed with the planning commission indicating that such services are for the benefit of patrons and guests of the principal use only and will not be open to the general public. Hours of operations as related to those of the principal use must be indicated, and the conditions pertaining to guest usage must be defined.
(Ord. of 2-3-2025(1), § 1(Exh. A))