Skip to content

Chapter 100 — HARBOR REGULATIONS

§ 100.01 DEFINITIONS.

Eureka Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Eureka

For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

  • ABANDONED VESSEL. Any vessel moored at the Small Boat Basin or other city-owned dock facility in excess of 72 hours without a valid berthing assignment.

BERTH. A place assigned by the city to tie a vessel.

BERTH FOOT. The ideal length of vessel which can occupy a designated slip.

BERTHING ASSIGNMENT PERMIT. Shall give the assignee the right to use of the wharf area or berth described in the assignment for three months.

BOAT TRAILER. Any movable cradle structure or device on wheels used for moving boats into or out of the water or for the storage of boats thereon.

FLOAT. Any floating platform normally used for the mooring or securing of vessels.

HARBOR. The Small Craft Harbor and/or any other waterfront facility or tidelands under the management or control of the city. HARBOR MASTER. The Director of Community Services or a designated representative.

MOORING. Any weight, chain, rope, floating objects, structure or appliance used alone or together for the purpose of holding a vessel in a particular place and which is not carried on board such vessel as regular equipment when underway.

MOTORBOAT. Any vessel whose primary means of propulsion is by internal combustion, electric or mechanical engine either inboard or outboard.

PIER. A structure built out into the water with piles for use as a landing place.

SAILING CRAFT. Any vessel whose primary means of propulsion is by sail.

SLIP. A vessel's berth along side a float.

TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENT. The right to the interim use of the wharf area or berth described in the assignment by any vessel requesting use of the facilities for less than three months.

VESSELS. Includes water craft of any type or any kind by whatsoever means, propelled, if propelled at all, every structure designed to be adapted to be or capable of being navigated or operated on water from place to place for the transportation of merchandise, persons or any other purposes.

WHARF AREA. Pier, wharf, bulkhead, bulkhead wharf, quay wharf, seawall, seawall structure, embankment, thoroughfare, and other port terminal facility areas along side of which vessels may lie or which are suitable for and are to be used in the loading and unloading, assembling, distribution and handling of merchandise.

WHARFINGER. The manager of the Small Craft Harbor.

('63 Code, § 11-1.201) (Ord. 2413, passed 2-17-48; Am. Ord. 311-C.S., passed 6-19-79; Am. Ord. 336-C.S., passed 3-18-81)

Get a plain-English answer with a citation back to this text.

Ask AI about this code
▸ Contents — Eureka Zoning Code
Eureka Zoning Code
  1. Article I — NAME AND SEAL; FORM OF GOVERNMENT; BOUNDARIES; MUN…
  2. Article II — ELECTIONS
  3. Article III — CITY COUNCIL
  4. Article IV — MAYOR
  5. Article V — ORDINANCES
  6. Article VI — ADMINISTRATION
  7. Article VII — FISCAL ADMINISTRATION
  8. Article VIII — OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
  9. Article IX — FRANCHISES
  10. Article X — INITIATIVE, REFERENDUM AND RECALL
  11. Article XI — MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
  12. Chapter 10 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  13. Chapter 30 — CITY COUNCIL
  14. Chapter 31 — CITY OFFICIALS
  15. Chapter 32 — CITY DEPARTMENTS
  16. Chapter 33 — BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES
  17. Chapter 34 — PERSONNEL POLICIES
  18. Chapter 35 — FINANCE, REVENUE AND TAXATION
  19. Chapter 36 — HEALTH FACILITY REVENUE BONDS
  20. Chapter 37 — ELECTIONS
  21. Chapter 38 — CIVIL EMERGENCIES
  22. Chapter 39 — CITY POLICY
  23. Chapter 40 — TRANSFERS OF CITY-OWNED REAL PROPERTY
  24. Chapter 50 — SEWERS
  25. Chapter 51 — SOLID WASTE
  26. Chapter 52 — UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICTS
  27. Chapter 53 — WATER
  28. Chapter 54 — STORM WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT AND DISCHARGE CONT…
  29. Chapter 55 — ENERGY
  30. Chapter 56 — STREETS
  31. Chapter 70 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  32. Chapter 71 — TRAFFIC RULES
  33. Chapter 72 — STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING
  34. Chapter 73 — BICYCLES
  35. Chapter 75 — MOBILE VENDORS OPERATING UPON A STREET
  36. Chapter 90 — ABANDONED VEHICLES
  37. Chapter 91 — ANIMALS
  38. Chapter 92 — FIRE PREVENTION
  39. Chapter 93 — PARKS AND RECREATION
  40. Chapter 94 — HEALTH AND SANITATION
  41. Chapter 95 — MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
  42. Chapter 96 — PARADES AND ASSEMBLIES
  43. Chapter 97 — SMOKING
  44. Chapter 98 — STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
  45. Chapter 99 — TRAINS AND RAILROADS
  46. ▸ Chapter 100 — HARBOR REGULATIONS
    Overview
    1. § 100.01 DEFINITIONS.
    2. § 100.02 [RESERVED]
    3. § 100.03 ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY; DUTIES OF HARBOR MASTER.
    4. § 100.04 LIABILITY OF OWNERS.
    5. § 100.05 BERTHING ASSIGNMENT PERMITS.
    6. § 100.06 MOORAGE RATES.
    7. § 100.07 RECEIPTS.
    8. § 100.08 TAMPERING WITH OR BOARDING VESSELS; UNAUTHORIZED PERS…
    9. § 100.09 MINORS IN HARBOR.
    10. § 100.10 USE OF VESSELS AS RESIDENCE.
    11. § 100.11 REFUSE.
    12. § 100.12 WHARVES, FLOATS AND PIERS.
    13. § 100.13 DANGEROUS OR SUNKEN VESSELS; OBSTRUCTIONS; ABANDONED …
    14. § 100.14 VESSEL SPEED.
    15. § 100.15 SOLICITATION, ADVERTISING AND SIGNS.
    16. § 100.16 EMERGENCY POWER.
    17. § 100.17 COMPLIANCE WITH RULES AND REGULATIONS; VIOLATIONS.
    18. § 100.18 BERTHING REGULATIONS.
    19. § 100.19 PARKING AND VEHICLE REGULATIONS.
    20. § 100.99 PENALTY.
  47. Chapter 101 — FILMING
  48. Chapter 102 — BEEKEEPING
  49. Chapter 103 — PRIVATE SECURITY AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS
  50. Chapter 104 — MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE
  51. Chapter 110 — BUSINESS LICENSES
  52. Chapter 112 — AMBULANCES
  53. Chapter 113 — AMUSEMENTS
  54. Chapter 114 — CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEMS
  55. Chapter 115 — FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS AND OUTDOOR DINING AREAS
  56. Chapter 117 — MASSAGE PARLORS
  57. Chapter 118 — SOLICITORS, CANVASSERS, AND SIDEWALK VENDORS
  58. Chapter 119 — SECOND-HAND DEALERS
  59. Chapter 120 — TAXICABS AND LIMOUSINES
  60. Chapter 121 — OTHER VEHICLES FOR HIRE
  61. Chapter 122 — FOREIGN-TRADE ZONE
  62. Chapter 130 — OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC PEACE AND SAFETY
  63. Chapter 131 — PROPERTY OFFENSES
  64. Chapter 132 — DRUG OFFENSES
  65. Chapter 133 — WEAPONS OFFENSES
  66. Chapter 134 — ABATEMENT OF CHRONIC NUISANCE PROPERTIES
  67. Chapter 150 — BUILDING REGULATIONS
  68. Chapter 151 — AIRPORT ZONING
  69. Chapter 152 — PLANNING AND ZONING ADMINISTRATION
  70. Chapter 153 — FLOOD HAZARD AREA REGULATIONS
  71. Chapter 154 — SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
  72. Chapter 155 — ZONING REGULATIONS
  73. Chapter 155 — ZONING REGULATIONS (old)
  74. Chapter 156 — COASTAL ZONING REGULATIONS
  75. Chapter 157 — HISTORIC PRESERVATION
  76. Chapter 158 — CANNABIS
  77. Chapter 159 — WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES

GoCodebook provides public access, search, citation, multilingual explanation, and practical interpretation of legally adopted building regulations. It is not a substitute for the official ICC or California code publications.