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Chapter 100 — HARBOR REGULATIONS

§ 100.13 DANGEROUS OR SUNKEN VESSELS; OBSTRUCTIONS; ABANDONED OR STRAY VESSELS; VESSELS…

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

(A) Whenever a vessel is sunk, accidentally or otherwise, in the harbor, it shall be the duty of the owner of such vessel to mark it immediately by a buoy or beacon by day and by a lantern or light by night and to maintain such markings until the sunken vessel or obstruction is removed. The neglect or failure of such owner to do so shall be unlawful. The owner of such sunken vessel shall immediately commence removal of said vessel and prosecute the removal diligently to completion.

(B) Whenever the navigation of any waters within the harbor shall be obstructed or in danger by any sunken vessel or other obstruction and the removal thereof is not diligently persecuted as required, the vessel or obstruction shall be subject to removal, sale or other disposition by the city and subject to the provisions of the Cal. Harb. & Nav. Code. The owner or owners of such vessel or property causing such obstruction or damage shall be liable to the city of all costs incident to said removal and disposition and shall further be liable to any person who may be damaged as proximate cause of said sunken vessel or other obstruction. Neither the city, nor its employees, agents or officers shall be liable for damages of any nature whatsoever arising out of or in any way connected with the removal, sale or disposition of such sunken vessel or other property.

(C) Abandoned vessels and/or other personal property shall be disposed of in accordance with the provisions of the Cal. Harb. & Nav. Code. Notice of intent to sell and of sale shall be given by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the holder of the berthing assignment permit as to such vessel or personal property, and by publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the county for one time, no more than ten nor less than four days prior to sale. Proceeds of the sale shall be first applied to the costs of sale, thereafter to the obligations owed to the city, and any balance to the holder of the berthing assignment. ('63 Code, § 11-1.311)

(D) All stray or abandoned vessels not in a lawful position or control of some person shall be immediately delivered to the possession of the Harbor Master. The registered owner, prior to receiving possession and custody of such property, shall pay all reasonable expenses incurred in connection therewith, including charges for raising, keeping and storing same.

(E) Any vessel of any nature moored, secured or in any manner placed within the confines of the Harbor or the shore or in the water for in excess of 72 hours without first obtaining a license permit or required permission therefore shall be considered to have been abandoned.

(F) All nondocumented vessels of any nature abandoned within the confines of the harbor, whether registered with the California Department of Motor Vehicles, or not marked or registered in any apparent manner, shall be placed in the protective custody of the Harbor Master and shall thereafter be subject to a lien sale under the provision of Cal. Harb. & Nav. Code, §§ 500 through 505.

(G) If in the opinion of the Harbor Master a boat or vessel is in danger of sinking due to the accumulation of water, he may pump out water from the vessel and the cost of this emergency service shall be charged to the owner of the vessel or berth holder.

('63 Code, § 11-1.312)

(Ord. 311-C.S., passed 6-19-79; Am. Ord. 336-C.S., passed 3-18-81) Penalty, see § 100.99

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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

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