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Houseboats; boats used for living purposes.
Generally. Living aboard boats and houseboats is prohibited in any
district except within a marina approved by the Board of County Commissioners in accordance with this section.
Procedure. All applications for approval of such marinas shall be filed with the
zoning official in a form to be specified by him, accompanied by such plans and specifications as he may require and by a filing fee in an
amount to be specified from time to time by resolution of the Board of County Commissioners. If the zoning official finds that the proposed
marina meets all requirements of this chapter, he shall cause the application to be set for public hearing before the Board of County
Commissioners. The board may allow such use if it determines that the use will meet all the standards herein and also finds that the use:
Will not be unduly detrimental to surrounding properties;
Is suitable in its proposed location;
Will not unduly burden the transportation system;
Will not result in undue economic burdens on the public or undue demands on
utilities, community facilities and public services; and
Will not be detrimental to the safety, health, morals or general welfare of
the public.
Standards. No marina shall be approved unless it provides the
following:
Water Supply. An adequate, safe and potable supply of water shall be
provided in compliance with all applicable governmental regulations. Whenever a municipal or public water supply is available to the marina,
such water supply shall be used. At least one (1) service connection shall be provided for each boat slip consisting of at least a water
hydrant and the necessary appurtenances to protect it against backflow and siphonage.
Toilet facilities. In addition to those required for employees, not less than
the following toilet and bathing facilities contained in central units for men and women shall be provided: For women: One (1) toilet seat
for each fifteen (15) boat slips of fraction thereof, one (1) lavatory for each twenty (20) boat slips or fraction thereof and one (1)
shower bath for each twenty (2) boat slips or fraction thereof. For men: One (1) toilet seat for each twenty (20) boat slips or fraction
thereof, one (1) urinal for each twenty-five (25) boat slips or fraction thereof, one (1) lavatory for each twenty (20) boat slips or
fraction thereof and one (1) shower bath for each twenty (20) boat slips or fraction thereof.
Sewage disposal. An adequate and safe method of sewage collection, treatment
and disposal shall be provided in compliance with all applicable governmental regulations. Whenever a municipal or public sewer system is
available to the marina, such system shall be used. Equipment shall be provided for the pumping of sewage holding tanks and for the disposal
of the effluent therefrom. No sewage shall be discharged at any time into the water.
Garbage and Refuse Disposal. Storage, collection and disposal of garbage and
refuse shall be so managed as to prevent the creation of nuisances, odors, rodent or insect breeding areas, accident hazards or air
pollution. All garbage shall be stored in tightly covered impervious containers provided in sufficient number to prevent garbage from
overflowing. Individual containers shall not exceed twenty (20) gallons, which shall be kept in racks or holders designed to prevent
containers from being tipped, to minimize spillage and container deterioration and to facilitate cleaning around them. Plastic bags may be
used, provided they meet the above requirements. All garbage shall be collected at least twice weekly and transported in covered vehicles or
covered containers. Refuse shall be stored, transported and disposed of in accordance with the provisions of all applicable government
regulations.
Office and manager. Live-aboard marinas shall be supervised by a manager.
Each marina shall provide office space for the use of the manager.
Registration of patrons. All persons living aboard boats shall register
immediately upon docking. Registration records shall contain the name, mailing address and street address of the boat owner or operator, and
the name, if any, and registration number of the boat. Such records shall be preserved and available on request of the zoning official,
property appraiser, law enforcement officers or other public officers.
Rules and regulations to be posted and enforced. Each marina owner or
operator shall enforce and post rules providing at least the following:
Occupant responsibility. Each occupant of the marina shall be
required to use the sanitary facilities furnished by the marina.
Condition of boats. All live-aboard boats except those docked for
emergency repairs must be capable of getting under way under their own power within twenty-four (24) hours.
Revocation. Any approval may be revoked at a public hearing by the Board
of County Commissioners upon a finding that the standards in this section are not being met.
Conflict. If these standards conflict with any state or federal
regulation, the more restrictive shall apply.
Renee F. Lee, Charlotte County Attorney
18500 Murdock Circle
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 743-1330
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