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2.6.7.4 Hardware Supply Store (Optional)
These are restaurants, snack bars and
2.6.7.5 Transient Housing Facilities.
recreational facilities.
Road and Walkway System. Adequate lighting shall be provided to
2.6.7.6
ensure smooth traffic circulation and pedestrian access to all the facilities
in the harbor complex.
Layout of Utilities. Routing pattern for utility lines, storm
2.6.7.7
drains and sanitary sewers in the land area of the boat basin complex.
Perimeter fencing shall be provided with locked
Perimeter Fencing.
2.6.7.8
entrance gates.
Dry Storage
2.6.8
Dry storage along with wet storage is needed for lack of
Purpose.
2.6.8.1
sufficient space in protected waters or to keep craft dry when not in use.
Storage Criteria. Dry storage shall be limited to boats not
2.6.8.2
exceeding 2 tons. Sailboats under 16 ft (4.9 m) shall be stored by hand, keep
up in racks. Powerboats under 24 ft (7.3 m) shall be stored with forklifts,
right side up in racks. Larger powerboats and sailboats shall be stored on
special trailers or on adjustable cradle dollies.
Use Criteria
2.6.8.3
In saltwater areas, hulls of dry-stored boats should be hosed
a)
with freshwater before storage.
For launching small boats from dry storage, a hinged floating
b)
ramp may be used (see Figure 31). The boat is placed on a two-wheeled dolly,
and then moved down the ramp until the wheels rest against the bottom stop
curb. The boat is then pushed off into the water. Device is suitable for
dinghies, small sailboats, and small outboards and where water level changes
are not too great.
The following signs are generally provided in a small-craft
Signs.
2.6.9
facility.
Welcoming sign at the entrance.
a)
Direction signs where appropriate.
b)
Signs designating buildings.
c)
Signs for parking regulations, boat usage schedules, pier and
d)
slip designations, ramp and hoist use regulations, and sanitation and
antipollution regulations.
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