Chapter 2.38
OAK HARBOR CITY MARINA
Sections:
2.38.050 Marina improvement plan.
2.38.060 No right to rely upon the marina master plan or marina improvement plan.
2.38.010 Created.
There is hereby created as a division of city government the Oak Harbor city marina. This division may also be called “the marina” in the Oak Harbor Municipal Code. (Ord. 1628 § 8, 2012; Ord. 1541 § 1, 2008).
2.38.020 Purpose.
The purpose of the marina shall be to administer, promote, maintain and develop the marina for the benefit of present and future city residents. The marina shall:
(1) Maintain safe and accessible moorage facilities financed through moorage rates and user fees;
(2) Provide a mix of uses that fulfills recognized needs for the recreational boating public, is economically feasible and which maximizes the use of the marina property;
(3) Promote public access to and use of the marine waters and shorelines of Oak Harbor subject to reasonable rules and regulations for the public peace, safety and welfare;
(4) Create public/private partnerships for more efficient use of the marina; and
(5) Participate in economic development opportunities on the city waterfront consistent with the city’s comprehensive plan. (Ord. 1628 § 8, 2012; Ord. 1541 § 1, 2008).
2.38.030 Harbormaster.
The marina shall be headed by a harbormaster who shall be appointed by the mayor. Under the direction of the mayor and parks and recreation director (or designee), the harbormaster shall supervise and direct all employees assigned to the marina, and manage and administer activities of the marina. The harbormaster shall also have such additional powers and duties as shall be established by ordinance or resolution of the city council. (Ord. 1957 § 3, 2022; Ord. 1628 § 8, 2012; Ord. 1541 § 1, 2008).
2.38.040 Marina master plan.
The marina shall be subject to a 10-year master plan which is adopted by the city council. The purpose of the marina master plan shall be to describe the goals and vision for the marina over the next 10-year period. At the end of the 10-year period, the city council shall consider whether the goals and vision of the marina master plan have been met. Based upon that review, the city council shall revise the marina master plan as needed and adopt a new marina master plan for the next 10-year period. The marina master plan shall be consistent with the city’s comprehensive plan. (Ord. 1628 § 8, 2012; Ord. 1541 § 1, 2008).
2.38.050 Marina improvement plan.
The city council shall adopt a five-year marina improvement plan which shall list the anticipated projects necessary for the safe and efficient operation of the marina over the subsequent five-year period. The marina improvement plan shall include a plan for financing the listed projects over the five-year period. The marina improvement plan shall be reviewed every year and amended as necessary annually by the city council. The marina improvement plan shall be consistent with the capital facilities element of the comprehensive plan and the capital improvement plan. (Ord. 1628 § 8, 2012; Ord. 1541 § 1, 2008).
2.38.060 No right to rely upon the marina master plan or marina improvement plan.
No liability shall attach to the city as a consequence of the adoption of the marina master plan or the marina improvement plan. No person shall have the right to rely upon either the marina master plan or the marina improvement plan. (Ord. 1628 § 8, 2012; Ord. 1541 § 1, 2008).