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Title 17

Santa Barbara Municipal Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-09-27 · Santa Barbara

HARBOR

Chapter 17.04 § 17.12.090. Assumption of Risk by
DEFINITIONS Vessel Owner.
§ 17.12.100. Permission to Leave Vessel
§ 17.04.010.
Definitions.
by Wharf, Pier, Etc.
§ 17.12.120. Obstructing Access to and
Chapter 17.06 Use of Landings, Piers,
BOARD OF HARBOR Fairways, Walkways and
COMMISSIONERS Docks.
§ 17.12.130. Certain Craft Requiring
§ 17.06.010.
Harbor Commission -
Permit to Cross Main
Powers and Duties. Channel.
§ 17.12.135. Sailboarding Restricted.
Chapter 17.08 § 17.12.150. Operation of Vessels in
WATERFRONT DIRECTOR Harbor.
§ 17.12.160. Operation of Vessels in
§ 17.08.010.
Powers and Duties - Harbor.
Stearns Wharf Wye.
§ 17.08.020.
Performance by Deputy or
§ 17.12.170. Power Driven Vessels and
Assistant. Sail Vessels in Swim Areas.
§ 17.08.030.
Additional Powers and
§ 17.12.180. Places Where Swimming
Duties. Prohibited.
§ 17.08.040.
Harbor Patrol.
§ 17.12.200. Vessel insurance required.
§ 17.12.210. Process, enforcement and
Chapter 17.12 ability to appeal.

Chapter 17.12 REGULATIONS FOR USE OF HARBOR

Chapter 17.13 STEARNS WHARF

§ 17.12.010. Disposition, Etc., of Sunken
Vessels, Derelicts, Flotsam,
Etc.
§ 17.12.020. Notice of Departure from
Harbor.
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17.12.030.
17.12.040.
17.12.050.
Launching and Removing
Vessels - Procedure.
Public Launching Ramp
Fees.
Vessels Berthed, Moored or
Anchored in the Harbor
District.
§ 17.12.060. Damaging, Etc., Harbor
Property.
§ 17.12.070. Information to Be Furnished
Waterfront Director.
  • § 17.13.010. Vessels Tied Up to Stearns Wharf.

  • § 17.13.030. Commercial Photography. § 17.13.040. Diving From Stearns Wharf. § 17.13.050. Closure of Stearns Wharf. § 17.13.060. Stearns Wharf Designated Fishing Areas.

Chapter 17.16 SANITATION AND CONTAMINATION OF HARBOR WATERS § 17.16.010. Discharge of Contaminants into Harbor District Waters Unlawful.

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§ 17.16.020. Allowing Contaminants to § 17.20.165. Unauthorized Entry to
be Washed into Harbor Marinas, Restrooms and
Water Unlawful. Related Facilities;
§ 17.16.030. Violation of Section . Prohibition, Penalty.
§ 17.16.040. Exception to Section . § 17.20.220. Impound and Relocation of
§ 17.16.050. Throwing or Casting Adrift Vessels.
Navigation Hazards. § 17.20.240. Visiting Vessels.
§ 17.16.060. Leaving Garbage or Refuse § 17.20.250. Permits for Vessel
on Shore. Placement on Leadbetter
§ 17.16.070. Violation - Penalty. Beach and Vessel and
Storage Rack Placement on
Chapter 17.18
LIVE-ABOARDS
§ 17.20.255. West Beach.
Santa Barbara Mooring
Area.
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17.18.010.
17.18.020.
17.18.030.
17.18.040.
Permit Required.
Standards for Permit
Issuance.
Regulations.
Live-Aboard Permit
§ 17.20.260.
§ 17.20.265.
Anchoring Vessels Within
the Santa Barbara Year-
Round and Seasonal
Anchorages.
Anchoring Vessels Within
Waters of Harbor District
Expiration, Renewal, and
Transfer.
Not Designated as Seasonal
or Year-Round Anchorage.
§ 17.18.050. Termination of Live-Aboard
§ 17.18.060. Permit.
Fees.
Chapter 17.24
WHARFAGE AND DOCKAGE RATES
§ 17.18.070. Limitation on Number of
Permits. § 17.24.030. Vessels Accorded Free
§ 17.18.090. Vacation Use or Visiting Dockage.
Guests Exception. § 17.24.060. Assessment According to
Length - Types of Boats -
Chapter 17.20 Exceptions.
SLIP AND MOORING REGULATIONS § 17.24.070. Credit Dockage List.
AND CHARGES § 17.24.080. Duration of Dockage.
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17.20.005.
17.20.010.
17.20.020.
Slip Assignment Policy.
Permission to Moor,
Anchor, Berth or Dock
Required.
Unseaworthy Vessels Not to
be Moored.
§ 17.24.090.
§ 17.24.100.
§ 17.24.110.
§ 17.24.200.
Payment of Bills.
Leaving Slip Prior to
Payment.
Wharfage Charges.
Right of Inspection by
Waterfront Director.
§ 17.20.030. Fees to be Paid - Exception. § 17.24.230. Rates for Delivery of Fresh
Water to Vessels.
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17.20.040.
17.20.140.
Specifications for Mooring.
Slip and Mooring Fees.
§ 17.24.240. Unlawful to Attach Water
Outlet or Hydrant Without
§ 17.20.150. Payment of Slip and Permission - Exception.
Mooring Fees. § 17.24.270. City Pier Designated.
§ 17.20.160. Gate Lock Key Charges.

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