§ 138-3316. Off-shore tour vessels and water transport.

(a)

Purpose. Facilities shall include specific development standards to ensure safety and compatibility to the district and/or natural environment in which they are located.

(b)

Applicability. The provisions of this section shall apply to new and expansions of off-shore tour vessel and water transport uses. The intent of this section is to regulate docks, boat slips, marinas and related upland facilities that off-shore tour vessels and water transport utilize. Nothing in this section shall be construed to regulate the actual operation of off-shore tour vessels and water transport.

(c)

Standards.

(1)

The reviewing body for a new off-shore tour vessel and water transport use shall consider each of the following criteria in determining whether an application should be approved:

a.

The proposed use shall address and mitigate its possible detrimental effects on surrounding properties including lights, noise, odor, or other nuisance effects.

b.

The proposed use shall address and mitigate its impact on traffic circulation.

c.

The proposed use shall demonstrate that there is adequate upland support for the operation, including but not limited to, parking, boarding location, and similar uses.

(Ord. No. 18-36 , § 3(Att. B), 10-23-18)