§ 6-180. Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Bulkhead/sea wall means a revetment or retaining wall sunk into hard ground and designed to prevent slippage or water erosion of the shoreline.

Commercial pier means a pier for the use of which a fee is charged either directly or indirectly through dues or other fees, for fishing, mooring, camp activities, etc. It must be located in or extended from a commercial zone except where a conditional use is allowed for certain uses within other zoning jurisdictions.

Community pier means a private pier owned/controlled by a homeowners association (HOA) or any type of development association or collective owners group where more than one family has privileges to use the pier.

Dock means a structure, usually supported by piles, extending over the water and equipped for mooring boats.

Fender means a padded or somewhat flexible piling placed to protect boats and docks from collisions.

Mooring buoy means a cluster of piles, or any type device, made fast, for the mooring of boats.

Pier means a structure supported by piles and extending over the water.

Pier head means the extreme extension from the shore reached by a pier or dock. It may be extended parallel to the shore in a T or L.

Private pier means a structure that extends from ones property for the purpose of private use.

Public pier means same as commercial pier.

Ramp or boat ramp means a paved inclined passageway extending from dry land into the water so as to provide for the safe launching and removal of boats into or from the water. It will normally be associated with dolphins, piles, fenders, rocks, or other structures for safety and convenience.

Structural alteration means any change except for repair or replacement in the supporting members of a building, including bearing walls, columns, beams and girders.

(Ord. of 2-19-2008, art. I, § 3)