The purpose of division 16-25 is to establish the land uses that may be allowed within the marine zone established by section 16-14.020 (zoning map and zones) and determines the types of zoning permit (if any) required for each use.

(Ord. No. 519 N.S., § 3(Exh. A), 3-17-2010)

The M (marine) zone is intended to ensure the retention of certain water and shoreline areas by limiting use to certain restricted activities in conformance with the general plan. This zone is intended to include all submerged land, and partially submerged land up to the mean high tide line on the property, utilizing North American Vertical Datum (1988) for elevation data, unless designated in a different zone on the zoning map.

(Ord. No. 519 N.S., § 3(Exh. A), 3-17-2010)

A.

Permitted uses in the M zone.

1.

Floats or dolphins for private pleasure craft (see article X [definitions]);

2.

Boating, swimming and fishing; and

3.

Parks when in conformance with the general plan.

B.

Uses permitted with a tidelands permit in the M zone. The following uses shall be permitted only when a tidelands permit is granted therefore, as provided in section 16-52.080 (tidelands permit).

1.

Piers, docks boat lifts and similar facilities;

2.

Berthing, mooring and landing facilities for boats.

3.

Decks, balconies and similar features extending off buildings.

4.

Facilities for yacht and boat clubs, except that yacht and boat sales, maintenance, haul-outs and similar facilities shall not be allowed.

(Ord. No. 519 N.S., § 3(Exh. A), 3-17-2010; Ord. No. 541 N.S., § 2(K), (L), 8-15-2012)