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HARBOR PERMIT POLICIES
Adopted - ne 1, 1964 (Res. 6019) Amended June 25, 1979
Amended - Oc ber 19, 1964 Amended June 9, 1980
Amended - Octo er 26, 1964 Amended June 23, 1980
Amended - April 7, 1965 Amended November 23, 1981
Reaffirmed - August 0, 1966 Amended June 28, 1982
Amended - January 1967 Amended October 12, 1982
Amended - July 24, 1 67 Amended June 27, 1983
Amended - June 24, 19 Amended January 14, 1985
Amended - August 19, 1 8 Amended March 25, 1985
Amended - December 23, 1 8 Amended June 24, 1985
Amended - January 26, 1970 Amended June 22, 1987
Amended - August 14, 1972 Amended June 13, 1988
Amended - June 25, 1973 Amended November 28, 1988
Reaffirmed - December 10, 1973 Amended June 26, 1989
Amended - December 17, 1973 Amended September 25, 1989
Amended - June 10, 1974 Amended November 27, 1989
Reaffirmed - November 11, 1974
Amended - March 10, 1975
Amended - April 28, 1975
Amended - May 27, 1975
Amended - October 28, 1975
Amended - December 8, 1975
Amended - May 10, 1976
Amended - October 26, 1976
Amended - November 22, 1976
Amended - May 23, 1977
Amended May 22, 1
Amended 11, December 11, 1978
Amended March 12, 1979
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1. HARBOR INSTALLATIONS GENERAL
A. Shore connected piers and floats bayward of residential zoned areas
shall be reserved for the occupants of the abutting upland property
and controlled by the Harbor Permittee. Vessels moored at residential
piers shall not create a nuisance with regard to vehicle parking, vessel
waste, liveaboards, or noise disturbances to adjoining residents.
B. Shore connected piers and floats bayward of commercial -zoned stress may
be used by persons other than the occupants of the abutting upland property.
C. Only piers and floats and their appurtenances shall be permitted between
the bulkhead and pierhead lines.
D. No private piers shall be permitted at street ends.
E. In R -1 zones, only a single pier and float or slip shall be permitted
bayward of each parcel or lot.
2. DEFINITIONS
A. The term "Pier" shall mean any fixed or floating structure for securing
vessels, loading or unloading persons or property, or providing access
to the water, and includes wharf, dock, float, or other landing facility,
and dry dock.
B. The "Harbor Lines" are established Bulkhead, Pierhead, and Project Lines.
C. The "Bulkhead Lines ", as established, shall define the limit of solid
filling or solid structures.
D. The " Pierhead Lines ", as established, shall define the limit for pier
and float -type structures.
E. The "Project Lines" shall define the channel lines of the improvements
and by the Federal Government in 1935 -1936.
F. The term Liveaboard shall mean the use or occupancy of a vessel for
living quarters either permanently or on a temporary basis for a period
exceeding 3 days.
3. PERMITS REQUIRED
A. No person or agency shall build, maintain, extend or make structural
alterations on any building, pier, piling, bulkhead, sea wall, reef,
breakwater, or other structure in, upon or over the waters of Newport
Harbor or the Pacific Ocean or any other water where the tide ebbs and
flows within the City, or do any filling, excavating or dredging in said
waters or ocean, without first obtaining a written permit to do so from
the City.
B. The Orange County District may do construction work or fill or dredge
within Newport Harbor, or cause the same to be done, without such a
permit so long as such work is done pursuant to a harbor development
plan on lands not owned by the City or pursuant to a request therefore
by the City Council.
C. Nothing here shall prevent repairs and normal maintenance to existing
harbor structures.
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D. A separate permit will be required by the Building Department •
for any plumbing and electrical work on harbor structures.
4. GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR HARBOR PERMITS
A. Acceptance of Provisions: It is understood and agreed by the Permittee
that the doing of any work under the permit shall constitute an acceptance
of all the provisions.
B. Permit from Other Agencies: The party or parties to whom the permit is
issued shall, whenever the same is required by law, secure the written
order or consent to any work hereunder from the U. S. Corps of Engineers
or any other public body having jurisdiction, and the permit shall be
suspended in operation unless and until such order or consent is obtained.
C. Transferring Permit: The permit is not transferable without the written
consent of the City of Newport Beach.
D. Inspection: The work shall be subject to the supervision and approval of
the Marine Department.
E. Protection of Traffic: Adequate provisions shall be made for the protection
of the traveling public. Barricades shall be placed on streets, with lights
at night, also flagmen employed, all as may be required by the particular
work in progress.
The Permittee shall not attempt to forbid the full and free use by the public •
of all navigable waters at or adjacent to the work or structure. If the
display of lights and signals on any work hereby authorized is not otherwise
provided by law, such lights and signals, as may be prescribed by Bureau of
Light Houses, Department of Commerce, shall be installed and maintained at
the expense of the Permittee.
Structures shall be so constructed as not to obstruct, interfere with or
prevent the free use or passage of any sidewalks, street, alley, public
way or navigable channel.
F. Liability for Damages: The Permittee is responsible for all liability for
personal injury or property damage which may arise out of work herein
permitted, or which may arise out of the use or possession of said works,
and in the event any claim is made against the City of Newport Beach or
any department, officer, or employee thereof, though, by reasons of, or
in connection with such work, permittee shall defend, indemnify and hold
them and each of them, harmless from such claim.
G. Revocation of Permit: The r
only and the City of Newport
to revoke this permit at any
remove said works within the
ment shall have the right to
of the Permittee.
fights given under this permit are permissive
Beach reserves full right, power and authority
time. In the event the Permittee fails to
time specified, then the Marine Safety Depart -
immediately remove same at the cost and expense
H. Repairs: The Permittee shall keep the structures in good repair at all •
times. Failure to repair, when written notice has been given by the
Marine Department, shall be cause for the revocation of the permit.
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I. Pollution Control: The Permittee shall maintain the area delineated on
the harbor permit free and clear from beached or floating rubbish, debris
or litter at all times. Adequate safeguards shall be maintained by the
Permittee to avert any other type of pollution of Newport Harbor from
recreational and /or commercial use of the tidelands. Failure to comply
with the provisions of this section shall be cause, after written notice
has been given to the Permittee by the City, for the revocation of the
permit. When unusual circumstances arise with respect to the collection
of debris or litter, the City Manager may authorize by the use of City
forces or by contract the removal of said debris.
J. Rights to impose rental or other charges: The approval of the foregoing
permit by the City of Newport Beach shall not constitute a waiver of any
rights which it may now have or hereafter have to impose rental or other
charges in conjunction with the maintenance of the proposed facility and
user of the same. The imposing of tidelands rental, or use, fees shall
not be extended to include private residential piers and slips, constructed
and used solely by the abutting uplands owner for recreational purposes,
unless otherwise directed by State Mandate.
K. In those areas of the harbor where the piers and floats are bayward of
residential zoned areas and are reserved for the occupants of the
abutting upland property, liveaboards shall not be permitted.
5. ISSUING OF PERMITS
A. The Marine Department without City Council approval is authorized to
approve and issue new permits and revisions to existing permits that
conform to the standard harbor drawings and the adopted Harbor Permit
Policies.
B. Prior approval of the City Council will be required before the Marine
Department may issue any permit that does not conform to the standard
harbor drawings and the adopted Harbor Permit Policies.
C. Prior approval of the City Council will also be required before issuing
a permit for shore - connected structures when:
1. The abutting upland property is a dedicated public right of way except
along the Grand Canal on Balboa Island.
2. The abutting upland property is owned by the City except around Lido
Isle and Harbor Island.
3. The abutting upland property is zoned commercial.
4. Approved Bulkhead Lines, Pierhead Lines, or setback lines do not exist.
5. The structure would affect a designated swimming area.
6. Commercial signs are to be installed.
7. More than one slip or float is requested bayward of a single parcel.
D. Prior approval of the U.S. Corps of Engineers will be required before issu-
ing any permit. Application to the U.S. Corps of Engineers may be made on
forms provided by the U.S. Corps of Engineers.
E. Prior approval of Orange County will be required when work extends over
tidelands claimed by the County.
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F. Prior approval of the Joint Harbor Committee will be required before
issuing any permit when:
1. Work extends beyond the U.S. Pierhead Line, except when permitted
by Section 23 of these policies.
2. Harbor lines have not been established by the U.S. Corps of Engineers,
or defined by a harbor lines map approved by the Joint Harbor Committee
and the City Council.
G. Before issuing a Harbor Permit, for any unusual type of harbor structure,
or for a structure on which the applicant proposes a use that is not in
keeping with the surrounding area, all bayfront property owners or long
term lessees within 300' of the proposed work shall be notified in writing
by the Marine Department.
H. A written permit for maintenance is required from the Marine Department for
any structural or work where the cost for such work, including labor and
materials, would normally exceed $500.00. Painting, replacement of rub -
rails and work considered cosmetic in nature does not require a permit.
Prior to issuance of a permit, the applicant will show proof of Longshore-
men's Workers' Compensation Insurance as required by the Longshoremen's Act.
APPLICATION FOR HARBOR PERMITS
A. Applications for authority to erect structures shall be submitted to the
Marine Department upon forms provided therefor. Plans showing the loca-
tion, extent, and character of the proposed work and required fees shall
accompany the application.
B. The application must be signed by the fee owners or any long -term lessee
of the abutting upland property. Long -term lessee shall be defined as a
party having a leasehold on the property for a period greater than 5 years.
C. Applications for joint ownership piers shall be signed by all fee owners
or any long -term lessee of the abutting upland properties.
PLANS TO ACCOMPANY PERMIT APPLICATIONS
A. Plans accompanying the application will form a part of the permit and must
be carefully prepared in the form prescribed.
B. Samples of drawing to accompany applications will be furnished by the
Marine Department.
C. Number of plans submitted shall be determined by the Marine Department.
D. Plans shall include the following:
1. Date of drawing and origin.
2. Location and dimension of proposed structure and location
of existing structures on adjacent properties.
3. Location of bulkhead, pierhead, and project lines.
4. Location of U.S. Bulkhead stations.
5. Location of property lines.
6. Location of channel markers.
7. Lot sizes and lot numbers.
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8. Existing ground profile beneath proposed structure.
9. Elevation of top and bottom of bulkheads and piles with respect
to M.L.L.W.
10. Area and profile of any proposed dredging with elevations showing
depths with respect of M.L.L.W.
11. Any existing conditions affecting the construction or docking
operation.
E. Drawing size shall be 8 -1/2" x 11 ", 11" x 22 ", or 21" x 31"
F. Scale shall be adequate to clearly show the above information.
G. Existing structures shall be shown in light dashes. New work shall
be shown in heavy solid lines.
8. EXPIRATION OF PERMIT
A. The time limit for the completion of all work authorized by a permit
shall be 2 years from date of approval.
B. All permits shall expire unless the work contemplated shall have been
completed within the time limit specified.
C. If the work contemplated has been started and diligently prosecuted
but not completed in the time limit specified, a time extension may
be granted by the City Council upon receipt of a written request from
the Permittee.
9. BOND REQUIREMENTS
If the nature of the proposed work is such that if left incomplete it will
create a hazard to human life or endanger adjoining property, a cash bond
or surety bond satisfactory to the City Attorney in the sum of 100 percent
of the estimated cost of the work will be required to guarantee the faithful
performance of the proposed work.
10. TRANSFER OF PERMITS
A. Permits for harbor structures are issued subject to the condition
that any improvements constructed shall not be sold in whole or part,
leased, or transferred, without the written consent of the City.
B. Whenever a permittee sells the abutting upland property, a request
shall be made to the City to transfer the permit. Forms for this
purpose may be obtained from the Marine Department. Failure to apply
for a transfer within 30 days from the date that the abutting upland
property changed ownership will result in an additional fee by the City.
C. The Marine Department is authorized to approve transfers to the new
owners or long -term lessee of the abutting upland property.
D. At the time of transfer all harbor structures shall be inspected for
compliance with the City's minimum plumbing, electrical and structural
requirements, and the conditions of the existing permit. All structural
deficiencies must be corrected within 6 months from date of transfer.
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DREDGING
A. A permit for dredging will not be required when: •
1. Dredging has been approved in connection with a permit for
any shore - connected structure.
B. All other dredging will require a permit from the Marine Depart-
ment and may be subject to engineering approval by the Public
Works Department.
C. Major dredging outside the established harbor lines will require
prior approval by the City Council and the U.S. Corps of Engineers.
D. Maintenance dredging bayward of residential and commercial property
shall be the responsibility of the Harbor Permittee for the zone
delineated by the bayward prolongations of upland side property
lines and the U.S. Project Line.
FEES
A. INITIAL PERMIT FEES
1. New Permits Administrative Action $260.00
Council Action $350.00
Plus:
25. for each additional
slip and $2.50 for each
lineal foot of bulkhead, •
except in the Grand Canal
where new permits shall
be $60.
2. Revisions Administrative Action $135.00
Council Action $210.00
Pius:
25. for each additional
slip and $2.50 for each
lineal foot of bulkhead.
3. Maintenance No configuration change: $ 25.00
less than 20% replacement
4. Transfers $220.00
5. Dredging $155.00 per 500 cu.yds.
6. For work started but not finished within the time
limit specified, a $60.00 fee will be charged for
any Council request for a time extension.
7. For all transfers not applied for within 30 days
from the date the abutting upland property changed
ownership, an additional fee of $60.00 will be-charged.
8. If the value of work proposed under a revision is
over 50% of the replacement value of the existing
structure, a new permit will be required.
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B. PIER FEES. Annual pier fees are due and payable on 1 March in
accordance with the following schedule:
1. Non - commercial piers - -- $35.00
2. Commercial piers not over City Tide and Submerged Lands - -- $20.00
a) Not more than 10 slips or floats - -- $ 2.00 each.
b) Not more than 20 slips or floats - -- $20.00 plus $ 1.00
for each slip or float in excess of 10.
c) More than 20 slips or floats - -- $30.00 plus .50 cents
for each slip or float in excess of 20.
3. Commercial piers over City Tide and Submerged Lands not under
City lease - -- 8.5 cents square foot /permit area.
a) Fees imposed pursuant to this policy shall be adjusted by
appraisal every five (5) years. The adjustment in the
commercial pier permit fee shall be based upon an appraise -
ment of fair rental value of said tidelands prepared by a
qualified, independent M.A.I. appraiser (member of the
American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers). The valuation
shall include consideration of the unique characteristics
of Newport Harbor, wherein the publicly owned tideland
area subject to this fee must be joined with privately owned
uplands to form an economically feasible commercial usage.
b) This fee shall be due and payable on July 1, 1979 and shall
be prorated at two - thirds (2/3) the annual rate with the
prorated amount to terminate on February 28, 1980. The fee
will then become due and payable March 1 every year there-
after. The "Commercial Pier Registration Fee" for 1979
will be credited against the new fee.
13. STANDARD DRAWINGS
A. Unless otherwise excepted by Council, all piers and floats shall
conform to the approved Standard Drawings.
B. The following standard drawings, dated June 1,
approved and are on file in the Public Works D
1. Grand Canal - Platform and Steps Type I
2. Grand Canal - Platform and Steps Type II
3. Standard Bulkhead Allowable Encroachments
4. Standard Residential Float West Newport
Channels
5. Standard Residential Float without Pier
6. Standard Residential Float with Pier
7. Standard Commercial Pier and Float Instal.
8. Standard Pier Sections and Pier Details
1964, have been
apartment:
Dwg. No. STD -601 -L
Dwg. No. STD -602 -L
Dwg. No. STD -603 -L
Dwg. No. STD -604 -L
Dwg. No. STD -605 -L
Dwg. No. STD -606 -M
Dwg. No. STD -607 -M
Dwg. No. STD -608 -M
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14. DESIGN OF STRUCTURES
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A. All structures shall be sufficient strength to support the estimated or
actual imposed dead and live loads without exceeding the stresses allowed
in accepted engineering design for the material used, provided that no
structure or part thereof shall be designed for live loads less than
those specified hereinafter.
B. Platforms, piers, and brow structures shall be designed to support a
minimum live load of 40 P.S.F. of horizontal projection. Float structures
shall be designed to sustain a minimum load of 20 P.S.F. of horizontal
projection for buoyancy calculations and a minimum load of 30 P.S.F.
of horizontal projection for stress calculations.
C. All railings and railposts shall be designed to withstand a minimum
horizontal force of 20 P.L.F. applied at the top of the railing.
D. No reduction of the assumed live load shall be allowed in any part of
the design except that in the case of timber structures the working
stress may be increased by 100% for impact only.
15. JOINT OWNERSHIP PIERS
A. Permits may be granted for joint ownership piers at the prolongation of •
common lot lines subject to the following conditions:
1. No permits will be granted to persons other than the owners or
long -term lessee of the abutting upland properties.
2. The permit application must be signed by the fee owners or long-
term lessee of all abutting upland property having access to the
facility.
3. The permit shall provide that all parties shall have equal rights
under the permit and shall be held jointly responsible for compli-
ance with all rules, regulations, and conditions set forth in the
permit.
B. The policy for set -backs applies to joint ownership piers with the
exception that the slips, floats and piers may extend over the com-
mon property line.
16. BULKHEADS
A. All bulkheads in residential districts shall be installed on the
established bulkhead line or at a location behind the bulkhead line
that would preserve the design profile of the harbor. Any retaining
or ornamental wall installed landward of the bulkhead line shall be
considered a bulkhead if it also serves to contain the waters of the
harbor and shall be processed in the same manner as if it were on the
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The Marine Department may issue permits for bulkheads, between
U.S. Bulkhead Station Numbers 112 -109 not to exceed the bayward side
of the "Vacated East Bay Avenue." Concrete bulkheads and wooden
retaining wall structures proposed to be constructed bayward of the
bayward most line of vacated East Bay Avenue shall be subject to City
Council approval.
B. Bulkheads shall be at the existing height established for the area
and shall be connected to adjacent bulkheads. In cases where no
adjacent bulkhead or bulkheads exist, a wing wall or wing walls shall
be constructed from the bulkhead landward adequate to contain the fill
behind the bulkhead. No solid or masonry structure shall be constructed
on a bulkhead.
C. The height and design of all bulkheads and wing walls shall be subject
to the design and construction standards of the Public Works Department.
D. All bulkhead permits may be subject to a detailed construction drawing
being approved by the Public Works Department. Drawings signed by a
Civil or Structural Engineer may be required and shall clearly show
the following:
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6)
Exact location of bulkhead and anchor blocks.
Top and bottom elevations.
Design loads and any surcharge loading.
Depth of dredging and any sounding data.
Details of returns or connection to existing walls.
Any special conditions affecting bulkhead construction or design.
E. Reference may be made to City Standard Drawings for typical slab and
coping details.
F. The bulkhead shall not be used to support any structure on the
abutting upland property unless the bulkhead has been properly
designed to carry the additional loads.
G. In areas where there is existing development and it is of direct
benefit to the City to have a bulkhead constructed, the City may
contribute 1/3 of the cost of constructing a bulkhead across street
ends.
H. All private bulkheads constructed along street right of way lines
shall conform to the City Standard Drawings for a concrete bulkhead.
17. PARKING REQUIREMENTS
A. All commercially operated boat docking facilities shall provide 0.75
parking stalls for each single boat slip and 0.75 parking stalls for
each 25 feet of available mooring space not classified as a slip.
B. For dry boat storage areas, 0.33 parking stalls shall be provided
for each storage space available.
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C. For floating dry docks, at least 2 off - street parking stalls shall
be provided exclusively for each dry dock.
D. All parking shall conform to the City of Newport Beach off - street
parking standards.
18. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
A. All commercially operated boat docking facilities shall be equipped
with fire fighting facilities as specified by the Fire Chief of the
City of Newport Beach.
B. Any electrical service upon any pier, dock or float shall be installed
under a permit obtained from the City of Newport Beach Building
Department.
C. Any domestic water service upon any pier, dock, or float shall be
installed under a permit obtained from the City of Newport Beach
Building Department.
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D. All commercial piers, floats or docks used for the loading of passengers,
shall be lighted in such a manner as to provide an illumination level
of 0.5 -foot candles for all areas used for the loading of such passengers..
19. SANITARY REQUIREMENTS
A. A permit for a pier, dock or float shall not be issued until the rough
plumbing for the dwelling unit or the required restrooms serving such
pier, dock or float, has been installed and approved by the City
Building Inspector. The use of a pier, dock or float will not be
allowed until restroom facilities are completed and in operation.
B. All public or private commercially operated shore - connected boat anchor-
ages shall have a minimum of 2 restroom facilities, one for women and
one for men, for each 20 boat slips or boat berths available in the
anchorage area. The minimum walking distance from the farthest boat
berth to the restroom facility shall not exceed 400 feet.
C. Sewage Pumping Facilities
Permission may be granted to install and operate sewage pumping facilities
for boats moored to shore - connected structures providing such installa-
tions are first approved by the Marine Department.
In requesting approval, the following information must be submitted in
letter form to the Marine Department.
1. The name and address of the person responsible for the installation;
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6. APPLICATION FOR HARBOR PERMITS
A. Applications for authority to erect, revise and do maintenance
work on structures shall be submitted to the Marine Department
upon forms provided therefor. Plans showing the location, extent
and character of the proposed work and required fees shall
accompany the application.
B. The application must be signed by the fee owners or any long -term
leassee of the abutting upland property. Long -term lessee shall
be defined as a party having a leasehold on the property for a
period greater than 5 years.
C. Applications for joint ownership piers shall be signed by all fee
owners or any long -term lessee of the abutting upland properties.
7. PLANS TO ACCOMPANY PERMIT APPLICATIONS
A. Plans accompanying the application will form a part of the permit
and must be carefully prepared in the form prescribed.
B. Number of plans submitted shall be determined by the Marine
Department, Public Works Department and Building Department,
depending on the nature of the work.
C. Plans shall include the following:
1. Date of drawing and origin.
2. Location and dimension of proposed structure including
piles and location of existing structures on adjacent
properties.
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8.
9.
Location of bulkhead, pierhead, and project lines.
Location of U.S. Bulkhead stations.
Location of property lines.
Location of channel markers.
Lot sizes and lot numbers.
Existing ground profile beneath proposed structure.
Elevation of top and bottom of bulkheads and piles with
respect to M.L.L.W.
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10. Area and profile of any proposed dredging with elevations
showing depths with respect of M.L.L.W.
11. Any existing conditions affecting the construction or
docking operation.
12. Construction design details, PLANS, SUBSTANTIATING
CALCULATIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR piers, pier platforms,
ramps, floats, pilings, etc., as prescribed by the Public
Works Department.
D. Drawing size shall be 8'" x 11 ", 11" x 22 ", or 21" x 31"
E. Scale shall be adequate to clearly show the above information.
F. Existing structures shall be shown in light dashes. New work
shall be shown in heavy solid lines.
8. EXPIRATION OF PERMIT
A. The time limit for the completion of all work authorized by a •
permit shall be 2 years from date of approval.
B. All permits shall expire unless the work contemplated shall have
been completed within the time limit specified.
C. If the work contemplated has been started and diligently
prosecuted but not completed in the time limit specified, a time
extension may be granted by the City Council upon receipt of a
written request from the Permittee.
9. BOND REQUIREMENTS
If the nature of the proposed work is such that if left incomplete it
will create a hazard to human life or endanger adjoining property, a
cash bond or surety bond satisfactory to the City Attorney in the sum
of 100 percent of the estimated cost of the work will be required to
guarantee the faithful performance of the proposed work.
10. TRANSFER OF PERMITS
A. Permits for harbor structures are issued subject to the condition
that any improvements constructed shall not be sold in whole or
part, leased, or transferred, without the written consent of the
City.
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9. Elevation of top and bottom of bulkheads and piles with
respect to M.L.L.W.
10. Area and profile of any proposed dredging with elevations
showing depths with respect of M.L.L.W.
11. Any existing conditions affecting the construction or
docking operation.
12. Construction design details,'PLANS, SUBSTANTIATING
CALCULATIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR piers, pier platforms,
ramps, floats, pilings, etc., as prescribed by the Public
Works Department.
D. Drawing size shall be 8k" x 11 ", 11" x 22 ", or 21" x 31"
E. Scale shall be adequate to clearly show the above information.
F. Existing structures shall:be shown in light dashes. New work
shall be shown in heavy solid lines.
8. EXPIRATION OF PERMIT
A. The time limit for the completion of all work authorized by a
permit shall be 2 yeats from date of approval.
B. All permits shall estpire unless the work contemplated shall have
been completed witbAn the time limit specified.
C. If the work contemplated has been started and diligently
prosecuted but not completed in the time limit specified, a time
extension may be granted by the City Council upon receipt of a
written request !from the Permittee.
9. BOND REQUIREMENTS
If the nature of the proposed work is such that if left incomplete it
will create a hazard to human life or endanger adjoining property, a
cash bond or surety bond satisfactory to the City Attorney in the sum
of 100 percent of the estimated cost of the work will be required to
guarantee the faithful performance of the proposed work.
10. TRANSFER OF PERMITS
A. Permits for harbor structures are issued subject to the condition
that any improvements constructed shall not be sold in whole or
part, leased, or transferred, without the written consent of the
City.
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B. Whenever a permittee sells the abutting upland property, a
request shall be made to the City to transfer the permit. Forms
for this purpose may be obtained from the Marine Department.
Failure to apply for a transfer within 30 days from the date that
the abutting upland property changed ownership will result in an
additional fee by the City.
C. The Marine Department is authorized to approve transfers to the
new owners or long -term lessee of the abutting upland property.
D. At the time of transfer, all harbor structures shall be inspected
for compliance with the City's'minimum plumbing, electrical and
structural requirements, and the conditions of the existing
permit. All structural deficiencies must be corrected prior to
transfer of the permit.
11. DREDGING
A. All dredging will require a permit from the Marine Department and
may be subject to engineering approval by the Public Works
Department.
B. Major dredging outside the established harbor lines will require
prior approval by the City Council and the U.S. Corps of
Engineers.
C. Maintenance dredging bayward of residential and commercial
property shall be the responsibility of the Harbor Permittee for
the zone delineated by the bayward prolongations of upland side
property lines and the U.S. Project line.
12. FEES
A. INITIAL PERMIT FEES
1. New Permits - Administrative Action $325
Council Action 425
Plus: $27.50 for each additional slip and $2.75 for
each lineal foot of bulkhead except in the Grand
Canal where new permits shall be $65.
2. Revisions - Administrative Action $160
Council Action 260
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Plus: $27.50 for each additional slip and $2.75 for
each lineal foot of bulkhead. 0
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B. Whenever a permittee sells the abutting upland property, a
request shall be made to the City to transfer the permit. Forms
for this purpose may be obtained from the Marine Department.
Failure to apply for a transfer within 30 days from the date that
the abutting upland property changed ownership will result in an
additional fee by the City.
C. The Marine Department is authorized to approve transfers to the
new owners or long —term lessee of the abutting upland property.
D. At the time of transfer, all harbor structures shall be inspected
for compliance with the City's minimum plumbing, electrical and
structural requirements, and the conditions of the existing
permit. All structural deficiencies must be corrected prior to
transfer of the permit.
11. DREDGING
A. All dredging will require a permit from the Marine Department and
may be subject to engineering approval by the Public Works
Department.
B. Major dredging outside the established harbor lines will require
prior approval by the City Council and the U.S. Corps of
Engineers.
C. Maintenance dredging:bayward of residential and commercial
property shall be the responsibility of the Harbor Permittee for
the zone delineated by the bayward prolongations of upland side
property lines and the U.S. Project line.
12. FEES
A. INITIAL PERMIT FLES
1. New Permits — Administrative Action $325
Council Action 425
Plus: $27.50 for each additional slip and $2.75 for
each lineal foot of bulkhead except in the Grand
Canal where new permits shall be $65.
2. Revisions — Administrative Action $160
Council Action 260
Plus: 27.50 for each additional slip and 2.75 for
each lineal foot of bulkhead.
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3. Maintenance - No configuration change: $ 35
Less than 20% replacement.
4. Transfers - $260
5. Dredging - $190 up to
500 cu. yds.
6. For work started but "not finished within the time limit
specified, a $70 fee will be charged for any Council request
for a time extension.
7. For all transfers not applied for within 30 days from the
date the abutting upland property changed ownership, an
additional fee of $70 will be charged.
8. If the value of work proposed under a revision or
maintenance permit is over 50% of the replacement value of
the existing structure, a new permit will be required.
9. Building Department permit fees are not included in the
above. •
10. Public Works Department fees are included in the above.
B. PIER FEES. Annual pier fees are due and payable on 1 March in
accordance with the following schedule:
1. Non - commercial piers - $45.
2. Commercial piers not over City Tide and Submerged Lands -
20.
a) Not more than 10 slips or floats - $2 each.
b) More than 20 slips or float - $30 plus 50C for each
slip or float in excess of
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3. Commercial piers over City Tide an Submerged Lands not
under City lease - 8;C per square e0 of permit area.
a) Fees imposed pursuant to this p icy shall be adjusted
by appraisal every five (5) years. The adjustment in
the commercial pier permit fee shall be based upon an
appraisement of fair rental value of said tidelands
prepared by a qualified, independent M.A.I. appraiser
member of the American Institute of Real Estate
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B. Whenever a permittee sells ng upland property, a
request shall be made to thtransfer the permit. Forms
for this purpose may be obt the Marine Department.
Failure to apply for a trann 30 days from the date that
the abutting upland propertownership will result in an
additional fee by the City.
C. The Marine Department is auo approve transfers to the
new owners or long -term les abutting upland property.
D. At the time of transfer, harbor structures shall be inspected
for compliance with the C y's minimum plumbing, electrical and
structural requirements, nd the conditions of the existing
permit. All structural eficiencies must be corrected prior to
transfer of the permit
11. DREDGING
A. All dredging will quire a permit from the Marine Department and
may be subject to ngineering approval by the Public Works
Department.
B. Major dredging tside the established harbor lines will require
prior approval y the City Council and the U.S. Corps of
Engineers.
C. Maintenance redging bayward of residential and commercial
property s 11 be the responsibility of the Harbor Permittee for
the zone d lineated by the bayward prolongations of upland side
property ines and the U.S. Project line.
12. FEES
A. INIT PERMIT FEES
1. ew Permits - Administrative Action $300
Council Action 400
Plus: $27.50 for each additional slip and $2.75 for
each lineal foot of bulkhead except in the Grand
Canal where new permits shall be $65.
2. Revisions - Administrative Action 150
Council Action 240
Plus: $27.50
each lineal
for each additional slip
foot of bulkhead.
and $2.75 for
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3. Maintenance - No configuration chay ge: $ 30
Less than 20% replacement. ;
4. Transfers - $250
5. Dredging - $180 per
j 50 cu. yds.
6. For work started but not f fished within the time limit
specified, a $70 fee will a charged for any Council request
for a time extension.
7. For all transfers not a lied for within 30 days from the
date the abutting upla property changed ownership, an
additional fee of $70 ill be charged.
8. If the value of work proposed under a revision or
maintenance permit s over 50% of the replacement value of
the existing struc re, a new permit will be required.
9. Building Departm t permit fees are not included in the
above. •
10. Public Works D partment fees are included in the above.
B. PIER FEES. Annua pier fees are due and payable on 1 March in
accordance with t e following schedule:
1. Non - commer al piers - $40.
2. Commercial piers not over City Tide and Submerged Lands -
20.
a) Nof more than 10 slips or floats - $2 each.
b) re than 20 slips or floats - $30 plus 50C for eachtliporfloatinexcessof20.
3. Commercial piers over City Tide and Submerged Lands not
und r City lease - 8 C per square foot of permit area.
a Fees imposed pursuant to this policy shall be adjusted
by appraisal every five (5) years. The adjustment in
the commercial pier permit fee shall be based upon an
appraisement of fair rental value of said tidelands
prepared by a qualified, independent M.A.I. appraiser
member of the American Institute of Real Estate •
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B. Whenever a permittee sells the abutting upland property, a
request shall be made to the City to transfer the,'permit. Forms
for this purpose may be obtained from the Marine Department.
Failure to apply for a transfer within 30 days from the date that
the abutting upland property changed ownership will result in an
additional fee by the City.
C. The Marine Department is authorized to approve transfers to the
new owners or long -term lessee of the abutting upland property.
D. At the time of transfer, all harbor,gtructures shall be inspected
for compliance with the City's minimum plumbing, electrical and
structural requirements, and the conditions of the existing
permit. All structural deficiencies must be corrected prior to
transfer of the permit.
11. DREDGING
A. All dredging will require,'a permit from the Marine Department and
may be subject to engineering approval by the Public Works
Department.
B. Major dredging outside the established harbor lines will require
prior approval by th'e City Council and the U.S. Corps of
Engineers. j
C. Maintenance dredging bayward of residential and commercial
property shall be the responsibility of the Harbor Permittee for
the zone delineated by the bayward prolongations of upland side
property lines and the U.S. Project line.
12. FEES
A. INITIAL PERMIT FEES
1. New Permits - Administrative Action $275.00
Council Action 365.00
Plus: $25 for each additional slip and $2.50 for
each lineal foot of bulkhead except in the Grand
Canal where new permits shall be $60.
7 Revisions - Administrative Action $140.00
Council Action 220.00
Plus: $25 for each additional slip and $2.40 for
each lineal foot of bulkhead.
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3. Maintenance - No configuration change: $ 25 {00
Less than 20% replacement. /
4. Transfers - $30.00
5. Dredging - $165.00 per
50 cu. yds.
6. For work started but not finished within the time limit
specified, a $60.00 fee will be charged for any Council
request for a time extension.
7. For all transfers not applied foe within 30 days from the
date the abutting upland property changed ownership, an
additional fee of $60.00 will Lye charged.
8. If the value of work propose under a revision or
maintenance permit is over 5)D% of the replacement value of
the existing structure, a n ,iw permit will be required.
9. Building Department permit fees are not included in the
above. / •
10. Public Works Department /fees are included in the above.
B. PIER FEES. Annual pier feo are due and payable on 1 March in
accordance with the follow ng schedule:
1. Non - commercial pierss /- $35.00.
2. Commercial piers no7 over City Tide and Submerged Lands -
20.00. /
a) Not more tha 10 slips or floats - $2.00 each.
b) Not more th n 20 slips or floats - $20.00 plus $1.00
for each s ip or float in excess of 10.
c) More than 20 slips or floats - $30.00 plus 500 for each
slip or f oat in excess of 20.
3. Commercial piers over City Tide and Submerged Lands not
under City lase - 8 0 per square foot of permit area.
a) Fees.i qPosed pursuant to this policy shall be adjusted
by app aisal every five (5) years. The adjustment in
the commercial pier permit fee shall be based upon an
appraisement of fair rental value of said tidelands •
prepared by a qualified, independent M.A.I. appraiser
member of the American Institute of Real Estate
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Appraisers). The valuation shall include consideration
of the unique characteristics of Newport Harbor,
wherein the publicly owed tideland area subject to
this fee must be joineg with privately owned uplands to
form an economically feasible commercial usage.
b) This fee shall be due and payable on July 1, 1979 and
shall be prorated at two - thirds (2/3) the annual rate
with the prorated amount to terminate on February 28,
1980. The fee Will then become due and payable March 2
every year thefeafter. The "Commercial Pier
Registration Fee" for 1979 will be credited against the
new fee.
13. STANDARD DRAWINGS
The following Standard Drawings have been approved and are on file in the
Public Works Department:
Precast Reinforced Concrete Groin Panel Dwg. No. STD -600 -L
Detail For Raising Bulkheads Dwg. No. STD -601 -L
Grand Canal - Platform and Steps Type I Dwg. No. STD -602 -L
Grand Canal - Platform and Steps Type II Dwg. No. STD -603 -L
Standard Residential Float West Newport
Channels Dwg. No. STD -606 -L
Gangway From Float To Pier Dwg. No. STD -604 -L
Standard Residential Float Without Pier Dwg. No. STD -605 -L
Standard Residential Float With Pier Dwg. No. STD -608 -L
Standard Commercial Pier and Float Instal. Dwg. No. STD -607 -L
Standard Pier Sections Dwg. No. STD -609 -L
Pile Details Dwg. No. STD -620 -L
Eye Bolt For Boat Anchorage Dwg. No. STD -611 -L
Gangway Hanger Bracket Dwg. No. STD -612 -L
14. DESIGN OF STRUCTURES
A. Designs for harbor structures that do not conform to the standard
drawings shall be approved by the Public Works Department prior
to the issuance of a harbor permit.
B.j Harbor structures shall be designed in accordance with design
criteria adopted by the City of Newport Beach.
15. INT OWNERSHIP PIERS
A. Permits may be granted for joint ownership piers at the
prolongation of common lot lines subject to the following
conditions:
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1. No permits will be granted to persons other than the owners
or long -term lessee of the abutting upland properties.
2. The permit application must be signed by the fee owners or
long -term lessee of all abutting upland property having
access to the facility.
3. The permit shall provide that all parties shall have equal
rights under the permit and shall be held jointly
responsible for compliance with all rules, regulations, and
conditions set forth in the permit.
B. The policy for set4acks applies to joint ownership piers with
the exception that`the slips, floats and piers may extend over
the common propert$ line.
16. BULKHEADS y
A. All bulkheads in residential districts shall be installed on the
established bulkhead line or at a location behind the bulkhead
line that would preserve the design profile of the harbor. Any
retaining or ornam4ntal wall installed landward of the bulkhead •
line shall be considered a bulkhead if it also serves to contain
the waters of the harbor and shall be processed in the same
manner as if it were on the bulkhead line.
The Marine Department may issue permits for bulkheads, between
U.S. Bulkhead Station Numbers 112 -109 not to exceed the bayward
side of the "Vacated East Bay Avenue." Concrete bulkheads and
wooden retaining wall structures proposed to be constructed
bayward of the bayward most line of vacated East Bay Avenue shall
be subject to City Council approval.
B. Bulkheads shall be at the existing height established for the
area and shall be connected to adjacent bulkheads. In cases
where no adjacent bulkhead or bulkheads exist, a wing wall or
wing walls shall be constructed from the bulkhead landward
adequate to contain the fill behind the bulkhead. No solid or
masonry structure shall be constructed on a bulkhead.
C. The height and design of all bulkheads and wing walls shall be
subject to the design and construction standards of the Building
Department.
D. All bulkhead permit$ may be subject to a detailed construction
drawing being approved by the Building Department. Drawings
signed by a Civil or Structural Engineer may be required and •
shall clearly show the following:
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Standard Commercial Pier and Float Instal. Dwg. No. STD -607 -L
Standard Pier Sections Dwg. No. STD -609 -L
Pile Details Dwg. No. STD -620 -L
Eye Bolt For Boat Anchorage Dwg. No. STD -611 -L
Gangway Hanger Bracket Dwg. No. STD -612 -L
14. DESIGN OF STRUCTURES
A. Designs for harbor structures that do not conform to the standard
drawings shall be approved by the Public Works Department prior
to the issuance of a harbor permit.
B. Harbor structures shall be designed in accordance with design
criteria adopted by the City of Newport Beach.
15. JOINT OWNERSHIP PIERS
A. Permits may be granted for joint ownership piers at the
prolongation of common lot lines subject to the following
conditions:
1. No permits will be granted to persons other than the owners
or long -term lessee of the abutting upland properties.
2. The permit application must be signed by the fee owners or
long -term lessee of all abutting upland property having
access to the facility.
3. The permit shall provide that all parties shall have equal
rights under the permit and shall be held jointly
responsible for compliance with all rules, regulations, and
conditions set forth in the permit.
B. The policy for set -backs applies to joint ownership piers with
the exception that the slips, floats and piers may extend over
the common property line.
16. BULKHEADS
A. All bulkheads in residential districts shall be installed on the
established bulkhead line or at a location behind the bulkhead
line that would preserve the design profile of the harbor. Any
retaining or ornamental wall installed landward of the bulkhead
line shall be considered a bulkhead if it also serves to contain
the waters of the harbor and shall be processed in the same
manner as if it were on the bulkhead line.
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The Marine Department may issue permits for bulkheads, between
U.S. Bulkhead Station Numbers 112 -109 not to exceed the bayward
side of the "Vacated East Bay Avenue." Concrete bulkheads and
wooden retaining wall structures proposed to be constructed
bayward of the bayward most line of vacated East Bay Avenue shall
be subject to City Council approval.
B. Bulkheads shall be at the existing height established for the
area and shall be connected to adjacent bulkheads. In cases
where no adjacent bulkhead or bulkheads exist, a wing wall or
wing walls shall be constructed from the bulkhead landward
adequate to contain the fill behind the bulkhead. No solid or
masonry structure shall be constructed on a bulkhead.
C. The height and design of all bulkheads and wing walls shall be
subject to the design and construction standards of the Building
Department.
D. All bulkhead permits may be subject to a detailed construction
drawing being approved by the Building Department. Drawings
signed by a Civil or Structural Engineer may be required and
shall clearly show the following:
1) Exact location of bulkhead and anchor blocks.
2) Top and bottom elevations.
3) Design loads and any surcharge loading.
4) Depth of dredging and any sounding data.
5) Details of returns or connection to existing walls.
6) Any special conditions affecting bulkhead construction or
design.
E. The bulkhead shall not be used to support any structure on the
abutting upland property unless the bulkhead has been properly
designed to carry the additional loads.
F. In areas where there is existing development and it is of direct
benefit to the City to have a bulkhead constructed, the City may
contribute 1/3 of the cost of constructing a bulkhead across
street ends.
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17. PARKING REQUIREMENTS
A. All commercially operated boat docking facilities shall provide
0.75 parking stalls for each single boat slip and 0.75 parking
stalls for each 25 feet of available mooring space not classified
as a slip.
B. For dry boat storage areas, 0.33 parking stalls shall be provided
for each storage space available.
C. For floating dry docks, at least two (2) off - street parking
stalls shall be provided exclusively for each dry dock.
D. All parking shall conform to the City of Newport Beach off - street
parking standards.
E. Commercial Activities Permits
It 1. On -site Parking
A. On -site parking shall be provided as follows:
1) Charter vessels: one parking space for each three
occupants, including crew members;
2) Sport fishing vessels: one parking space for each
two occupants, including crew members.
B. Said on -site parking shall be provided on the adjoining
upland property. If adequate parking is not available
on -site, all or a portion of the required parking spaces may
be provided at an off -site location, subject to the approval
of the Marine Director and the Planning Director. The use
of an off -site lot shall not be approved unless:
1) Such is so located as to be useful in connection
with the use of the vessel.
2) Parking on such lot will not create undue traffic
3)
hazards in the surrounding area.
Such lot and the adjoining upland property are in
the same ownership and the owner is entitled to
the immediate possession and use thereof.
Ownership of the off -site lot is defined as
ownership in fee or a leasehold interest of a
duration adequate to serve the proposed commercial
activity.
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C. When a vessel will not offer services to the general public,
all or a portion of the required parking may be provided at
a remote off -site location, if transportation is provided
from the off -site parking location to the site where the
vessel is moored. Parking for the shuttle vehicles must be
provided near the site where the vessel is moored unless
said vehicles will be stored at the remote off -site location
at all times when not in use.
D. If the use of the off -site parking location is approved, the
owner(s) and the City shall execute a written instrument
the form and content of which is acceptable to the City
Attorney) providing for the maintenance of the required
parking spaces on such lot for the duration of the
commercial activity. Said instrument shall be recorded in
the office of the County Recorder prior to issuance of a
Commercial Harbor Activities Permit, and copies thereof
shall be filed with the Marine Department.
18. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
A. All commercially operated boat docking facilities shall be
equipped with fire fighting facilities as specified by the Fire
Chief of the City of Newport Beach.
B. Any electrical service upon any pier, dock or float shall be
installed under a permit obtained from the City of Newport Beach
Building Department.
C. Any domestic water service upon any pier, dock, or float shall
be installed under a permit obtained from the City of Newport
Beach Building Department.
D. All commercial piers. floats or docks used for the loading of
passengers, shall be lighted in such a manner as to provide an
illumination level of 0.5 -foot candles for all areas used for the
loading of such passengers.
19. SANITARY REQUIREMENTS
A. A permit for a pier, dock or float shall not be issued until the •
rough plumbing for the dwelling unit or the required restrooms
serving such pier, dock or float, has been installed and approved
by the City Building Inspector. The use of a pier, dock or float
will not be allowed until restroom facilities are completed and
in operation. •
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B. All public or private commercially operated shore - connected boat
anchorages shall have a minimum of two restroom facilities, one
for women and one for men, for each 20 boat slips or boat berths
available in the anchorage area. The minimum walking distance
from the farthest boat berth to the restroom facility shall not
exceed 400 feet.
C. Sewage Pumping Facilities.
Permission may be granted to install and operate sewage pumping
facilities for boats moored to shore - connected structures
providing such installations are first approved by the Marine
Department.
In requesting approval, the following information must be
submitted in letter form to the Marine Department:
1. The name and address of the person responsible for the
installation;
2. The name and address of the manufacturer of all pumping
equipment;
3. A complete description of the materials and the pumping
equipment to be used;
4. An 8'' x 11 ", or larger, sketch clearly showing the location
of the sewage discharge lines, the connection to the sewer
system, and the area to be served.
20. SET -BACKS
A. All piers and floats for residential properties shall be set back
a minimum of five feet from the projection of the property line.
B. All piers and floats for commercial properties may extend to the
projection of the property line.
C. The projection of the property line bayward of the same bearing
from the bulkhead shall generally be used in determining the
allowable set -backs for piers and floats. Because there are
certain physical conditions which preclude the strict application
of this policy without prejudice to adjoining properties, Council
approval will be required in areas where precise projections of
the property line have not been determined and the following
conditions exist:
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1. Where property lines are not approximately perpendicular to
the bulkhead line.
2. Where curves or angles exist in the bulkhead line.
3. Where bridges, topography, street ends or publicly -owned
facilities adjoin the property.
21. MOORINGS
A. Boats moored at private or public docks shall not extend beyond
the projection of the property lines of the property to which the
dock facility is connected in accordance with Section 20 -C.
B. Any boat moored at a pier, dock, or float shall not extend
bayward a distance of more than the width of its beam beyond the
pier, dock or float.
22. BALBOA ISLAND
No new, non - commercial piers on Balboa Island shall be recommended
unless it is in the public interest or unless it is at such a location
that it is not usable for swimming or bathing. is
Piers presently in use may be repaired but recommendations for any
additions or remodeling shall be restricted to such changes that do
not lessen the use of either the immediate water or land areas.
Whenever any application to install a new, non - commercial pier is to
be taken under consideration by the City Council, all occupants within
300 feet of the proposed work shall be notified in writing by the
Marine Department.
23. *BAYWARD LOCATION OF PIERS AND FLOATS
A. U.S. Bulkhead Sta. No. 107 to No. 109. Piers will be permitted
to extend out to the U.S. Pierhead Line. Creosoted anchor piles
will be permitted in this section.
B. U.S. Bulkhead Sta. No. 109 to No. 110. Piers may be permitted to
extend 16 feet channelward of the U.S. Pierhead Line. •
C. U.S. Bulkhead Sta. No. 110 to 112. Piers will be permitted to
extend out to the U.S. Pierhead Line.
Based on Harbor Regulations adopted by the City Council on December 15, is
1941.
G. U.S. Bulkhead Sta. No. 119 to No. 120. Piers may be permitted to
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H. U.S. Bulkhead Sta. No. 120 to No. 221.
D. U.S. Bulkhead Sta. No. 112 to No. 113. Piers will be permitted
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to extend out to the U.S. Pierhead Line. Commercial piers
required for construction of piers in the Rhine,
between "A" Street and Adams Street will be subject to special
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permits approved by City Council.
Piers or boat slips may
E. U.S. Bulkhead Sta. No. 113 to 114. Piers shall be subject to a
special permit approved by City Council.
F. U.S. Bulkhead Sta. No. 114 to No. 119. Piers will be permitted
to extend to the U.S. Pierhead Line.
G. U.S. Bulkhead Sta. No. 119 to No. 120. Piers may be permitted to
extend 20 feet beyond the U.S. Pierhead Line.
H. U.S. Bulkhead Sta. No. 120 to No. 221. Piers may be permitted to
extend 20 feet beyond the U.S. Pierhead Line.
I. The Rhine. Special permits approved by City Council shall be
required for construction of piers in the Rhine, extending
northerly from U.S. Bulkhead Sta. No. 120.
At J. U.S. Bulkhead Sta. No. 122 to No. 125. Piers or boat slips may
be permitted to extend 20 feet channelward of the U.S. Pierhead
Line.
K. West Newport Channels. Piers may be permitted in the Rivo Alto,
the Rialto, and the channel lying westerly of Newport Boulevard.
Piers, slips, and floats will be permitted to extend channelward
a distance of 30 feet maximum from the channel lines in the Rivo
Alto, the Rialto, and the channel lying westerly of Newport
Boulevard.
Property extending to the ordinary high tide line, with a
frontage exceeding thirty (30) feet will be allowed ] -foot
increase in float width parallel to the Pierhead Line, for each
additional 2' feet frontage.
The piers, slips and floats in Balboa Coves shall not extend into
the channel a distance greater than 30 feet from north line of
channel shown on Tract 1011. Floats up to 20 feet in length may
extend into the bay the 30 feet from the said line of waterway;
however, for floats over 20 feet in length, the 30 feet distance
shall be reduced 1 -foot for each 2 feet added to the length of
the float. The maximum permissible length of float shall be 30
feet. (Second paragraph of Sec. 23 (k) added by Resolution No.
6139.
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L. U.S. Bulkhead Sta. No. 226 to No. 227. Piers or boat slips will
be permitted to extend to the U.S. Pierhead line.
M. U.S. Bulkhead Sta. No. 227 to 128. Piers or boat slips will be
permitted to extend to the bulkhead line.
N. U.S. Bulkhead Sta. No. 128 to No. 130. Piers or boat slips will
be permitted to extend to the U.S. Pierhead line.
0. U.S. Bulkhead Sta. No. 130 to No. 131. Piers or boat slips may
be permitted to extend 20 feet channelward of the U.S. Pierhead
Line.
P. Upper Bay. Piers or boat slips may be permitted to extend to the
pierhead lines as shown on Harbor Lines Map approved by City
Council and on file in the Public Works Department.
Q. U.S. Bulkhead Sta. No. 132 to No. 137. Pier or boat slips will
be permitted to extend to the U.S. Pierhead Line.
R. U.S. Bulkhead Sta No 137 to east property line of Beacon Bay
Subdivision. Piers shall be granted under special permits IsapprovedbyCityCounciltoextend16feetbeyondtheU.S.
Pierhead Line.
S. East Property Line of Beacon Bay Subdivision to U.S. Bulkhead
Sta. No. 104. Piers may be permitted to extend 20 feet
channelward of the U.S. Pierhead Line.
T. U.S. Bulkhead Sta. No. 104 to No. 106. Piers shall be subject to
special permits approved by the City Council.
U. Bay Island. Piers will be permitted to extend to the U.S.
Pierhead Line on the west, northerly and easterly sides of the
Island. Piers will not be permitted on the north side of the
channel south of Bay Island.
V. Balboa Island. All new piers shall be subject to special permits
approved by the City Council. Revisions to existing piers will
be permitted providing they do not lessen the use of either the
immediate water or land areas. •
1. South Bay Front East of U.S. Bulkhead Sta. No. 256. Piers
may be permitted to extend 16 feet channelward of the U.S.
Pierhead Line. Dredging around floats shall not exceed a
depth of 4 feet a mean lower low water along a line 85 feet
channelward of and parallel to the bulkhead line. •
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2. South Bav Front between U.S. Bulkhead Sta. No. 256 and No.
259. Piers may be permitted to extend 10 feet channelward
of the U.S. Pierhead Line. Dredging around floats shall not
exceed a depth of 2 feet at mean lower low water along a
line 60 feet channelward of and parallel to the bulkhead
line.
3. South Bay Front from Emerald Avenue Northwesterly to the
Westerly Prolongation of the Northerly Line of Lot 5, B1
1, Resubdivision of Section 1, Balboa Island. Piers will b
permitted to extend to City pierhead line. Dredging around
floats shall not exceed a depth of 2 feet at mean lower low
water along a line 45 feet channelward of and parallel to
the existing concrete bulkhead.
4. North Bay Front. Piers may be permitted to extend 10 feet
channelward of the U.S. Pierhead Line, except where a pier
line has been established by the City. Dredging around
floats shall not exceed a depth of 2 feet at mean lower low
water along a line 60 feet channelward of the parallel to
the U.S. Bulkhead Line or the existing concrete bulkhead.
5. East Bay Front. Piers may be permitted to extend 10 feet
channelward of the U.S. Pierhead Line northerly of the
northerly line of Park Avenue and 16 feet channelward of the
U.S. Pierhead Line southerly of the northerly line of Park
Avenue. Dredging around floats shall not exceed a depth of
2 feet at mean lower low water along a line 60 feet
channelward of and parallel to the bulkhead line.
W. Collins Isle. Piers will be permitted to extend to the U.S.
Pierhead Line on the southwest and west side of Collins Isle. No
piers will be permitted on the north or east side of Collins
Isle.
X. Harbor Island. Piers will be permitted to extend to the U.S.
Pierhead Line. Special permits approved by City Council will be
required for piers northeasterly of Lots 14, 15, 16 and 36.
Y. Lido Isle. Piers may be permitted to extend out to the U.S.
Pierhead Line, except on the westerly side between U.S. Bulkhead
Sta. No. 172 and No. 174. Piers may be permitted to extend 20
feet beyond the U.S. Pierhead Line between U.S. Bulkhead Sta. No.
172 and 174.
1. Piers and floats will not be permitted in the beach area
along the northerly side of Lido Isle between the easterly
line of Lot 849 and the westerly line of Lot 493.
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2. Piers and floats will not be permitted in the beach area
along the southerly side of Lido Isle between the easterly
line of Lot 919 and the westerly line of Lot 457.
Z. Linda Isle. Piers or boat slips will be permitted to extend to
the pierhead lines as shown on Harbor Lines Map approved by City
Council and on file in the Public Works Department.
24. EXCEPTIONS
The City Council may approve exceptions to any of the requirements and
regulations set forth if there are special circumstances or conditions
affecting the harbor installations that would impose undue hardship on
the applicant or if it would be detrimental to the best interest of
the City.
25. SIGNS
A. No signs shall be permitted beyond the bulkhead lines with the
exception of the following:
1. Informational and directional signs of service to the public
such as fuel, gasoline, live bait, ice, beer and similar
signs which in general list services and commodities but do
not advertise a specific brand.
2. Brand name signs which are customarily a part of a fuel pump
or a vending machine installation.
B. No sign permitted beyond the bulkhead lines shall exceed 4 square
feet in total area.
26. STORAGE LOCKERS
Storage lockers and boat boxes may be installed on shore - connected
piers and floats subject to the following limitations:
A. The overall height shall not exceed 30 inches when located
bayward of residential property zones;
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B. The overall height shall not exceed 30 inches when located •
bayward of commercial and industrial property zones where the
piers and floats are used primarily for the mooring of pleasure
boats.
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C. The overall height shall not exceed 60 inches when located on
facilities bayward of commercial and industrial zoned property
where the use is not primarily for the mooring of pleasure boats.
The overall height shall be measured from the deck of the pier or
float to the top of the storage locker.
Sec. 26 adopted as Sec. 2 of Addendum No. 1 by Resolution No.
6041.)
27. RACE COMMITTEE PLATFORM
Race committee platforms and instruction platforms may be constructed
bayward of the bulkhead lines at recognized yacht clubs and recognized
sailing schools. All work shall require prior approval of the City
Council and unless otherwise specified shall be in conformance with
the overall dimensions shown on City of Newport Beach Standard Drawing
No. STD - 609 -M, dated October 26, 1964.
28. ENCROACHING PIERS AND FLOATS
In areas where existing piers and floats encroach in front of abutting
upland property owned by others, a new permit, approved by the City
Council, shall be required upon:
1. Any change in type of existing use of the piers and floats.
2. Any change in type of existing use of the abutting upland
property owned by the permittee.
3. Any change of existing ownership of the abutting upland property
owned by the permittee or upon the death of the permittee.
4. Any destruction of the pier and float in which over 60% of the
replacement value of the pier and float has been destroyed.
Before the City Council acts on the new permit, the owner of the
abutting upland property, in front of which the harbor facility
encroaches, shall be notified in writing of the meeting in which the
new permit will be considered.
29. PATIO DECKS
In areas where the waterways are privately owned, and within
Promontory Bay, patio type decks may be cantilevered beyond the
established bulkhead lines subject to the following conditions:
A. The maximum projection of patio decks encroachments beyond the
bulkhead line shall be limited to 5 feet.
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B. The minimum setbacks from the prolongations of the side property
lines shall be S feet.
C. No float shall be permitted within 2 feet of the decks.
D. No permanent structure shall be permitted on the projecting
portion of the patios except:
1. Planters and benches not over 16 inches in height.
2. Railings not over 42 inches in height with approximately 95%
open area.
30. FLOATING DRY DOCKS
A. Permits for floating dry docks may be considered for approval by
the City Council, subject to the following conditions:
1. The location is in waters bayward of commercial,
manufacturing or unclassified zones.
2. The prior approval of a Use Permit by the Planning
Commission.
B. Permits for floating dry docks are issued for one location only.
A new permit must be obtained to move a floating dry dock from
one location to another location within the harbor.
31. PROMONTORY BAY
The following conditions are to be placed on each harbor permit when
approved:
A. That the permittee shall be responsible and maintain the area
delineated on the harbor permit free and clear from floating
rubbish, debris or litter at all times.
B. That the permittee shall be responsible for all maintenance
dredging, in accordance with the design profile for Promontory
Bay, for the area between the bulkhead line and pierhead line as
delineated by the harbor permit.
32. GRAND CANAL
A. The following conditions are to be in effect and placed on each
harbor permit for the Grand Canal:
1. That the permittee shall be allowed either one pier
platform, or in lieu thereof, two shore mooring type
appurtenances per lot. Pier platforms and shore moorings
shall be constructed according to approved Standard Drawings
and Specifications issued by the Marine Department.
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2. That all vessels (maximum length 18 feet) moored in the
Grand Canal shall be tied off to pier platform structures or
shore moorings. Floating platforms or slips will not be
allowed. Vessels tied to the bulkhead or by alternate
methods not approved by the Marine Department shall be
prohibited.
3. That the permittee shall be allowed no more than one vessel
per shore mooring.
4. That any shore mooring approved for the Grand Canal shall
display a permit number issued by the Marine Department.
5. That each vessel tied to any pier platforms in the Grand
Canal be anchored from the stern in such a method as to
prevent the vessel from swinging into adjoining vessels or
across bayward prolongations of private property lines.
B. There shall be no permits issued for shore moorings or pier
platforms fronting on alleys, avenues or other public easements
terminating on the Canal.
C. There shall be no new permits issued for shore moorings or pier
platforms bayward of those lots at the extreme south end and
north end of Grand Canal, unless approved by Council.