0.0 degrees) shall not be diminished by more than sixty-seven percent (67%).

(3)

With reference to paragraph v(c), calculations shall show that:

Mr/M equals 10. Applied with a list equals 4.10 degrees or more.

MO equals overturning moment resulting from the off-center loading, said moment to be taken about a longitudinal line passing through the computed center of gravity of the floating home.

MR equals resisting moment due to buoyancy, said moment to be taken about a longitudinal line passing through

And:

Mr/Mw equals 1.0′ or more applied with a list equals 4.0 or more.

where:

Mw equals wind healing moment.

Mr equals resisting moment due to buoyancy (same as Mr above).

(x)

Compartmentation and Flotatation.

(1)

Bulkheads. Watertight pontoons, floats or any other device to keep the floating home afloat shall be fitted with transverse and/or longitudinal watertight bulkheads which provide compartmentation sufficient to keep the fully loaded vessel afloat with positive stability, with any one main compartment flooded.

For pontoon type flotation, the maximum allowable distance between bulkheads is eight feet zero inches (8′0″). No single compartment shall comprise more than twenty percent (20%) of the total available flotation volume.

(2)

Hull Type Flotation. The hull shall be fitted with at least one (1) longitudinal head and two (2) transverse bulk-heads. No compartment shall comprise more than twenty percent (20%) of total available flotation volume. Hull type flotation with less than two (2) transverse bulkheads may be utilized upon demonstration that the structure will remain afloat with one (1) compartment flooded. If construction materials are utilized which make the possibility of rupture of the hull extremely remote, the county may waive this requirement.

(3)

Flotation Devices. The external surfaces of all flotation devices shall be watertight and thoroughly protected from corrosion from salt water, solvents and weather. Flotation devices shall be constructed so that access to each compartment is readily available from the first floor level of the completed floating home. Flotation devices shall be structurally sound and securely fastened to the main houseboat structure as approved by the officials.

(4)

Bilge Pump. Where permanent type of flotation, such as styrofoam or plastic foam is not provided, a portable bilge pump shall be maintained in proper working order. Bilge pump size and installation shall be approved by the building inspection division. Bilge pump shall discharge into sewer in an approved manner.

(5)

Cross Connection. A cross connection is any connection or arrangement, physical or otherwise, between a potable water supply system and any plumbing fixture or any tank, receptacle, equipment or device through which it may be possible for nonpotable, used, unclean, polluted and contaminated water, or other substances to enter into any part of such potable water system under any condition. Cross connections are prohibited.

(y)

Fire Prevention. Each floating home shall maintain, on board, at least one ten (10) pound (or equivalent) all purpose dry chemical fire extinguisher for each separate level of floor of habitable living space.

(z)

Life Saving Equipment. Suitable accessible storage shall be provided on deck for the storage of life preservers, and life buoys or other coast guard approved life saving devices.

(aa)

Garbage Disposal. No garbage as defined in this code shall be discharged overboard, but shall be contained in a ro-dent and leak-proof container with a tight- fitting cover and disposed of in an approved refuse disposal site.

(bb)

Occupancy Permits. All owners of floating homes moored in Sonoma County shall apply for and obtain an occupancy permit prior to occupancy. Following the inspection of a floating home for an occupancy permit, the owner will be advised of any deficiencies that must be corrected and of applicable building permits that may be required.

(cc)

Restrictions. It shall be illegal to inhabit, occupy, moor, lease, rent or sell any floating home which does not comply with the provisions of this chapter.

(dd)

Household Occupancy Permits, Form, Fee. All applications for occupancy permits shall be in writing on a form sup-plied by the Sonoma County health department and shall be accompanied by the required fee.

(ee)

Contents of Applications. All applications shall, as nearly as possible, contain the following information:

(1)

The size, type and location of the vessel for which the permit is sought;

(2)

The number of people to be accommodated on board;

(3)

All provisions that have been made for disposal of sewage by connection to an approved shore-side sewage disposal system;

(4)

All provisions that have been made for connection of shore-side utilities;

(5)

Such other information as the director of permit and resource management department may deem necessary to effectuate the provision of this section.

(ff)

Issuance. If the chief building official, after investigation, determines that suitable provisions have been made for the disposal of sewage and connection of shore- side utilities, and that occupancy of the vessel for which the permit is requested will not create a hazard to health, welfare or safety of the occupants thereof or the community in general, he/she shall issue a permit. All permits may be made subject to such conditions as the chief building official deems appropriate to insure compliance with the provisions of this section.

(gg)

Posting. Permits shall be permanently posted and maintained upon the vessel in a conspicuous location.

The registration number of the occupancy permit shall be affixed to the vessel in letters and numbers four inches (4″) in height and clearly visible in the vicinity of the main entrance.

(hh)

Term-Renewal. All permits issued hereunder shall be effective for a period of one (1) calendar year, provided however, that any material change in the conditions shown upon the application or any change in ownership or location of the vessel shall revoke the permit. Permits may be renewed by resubmission of an appropriate application and payment of fees.

(ii)

Inspections-Revocation. The chief building official shall have authority, with the owner's consent, to board and/or inspect any vessel when he has reasonable cause to believe that the vessel is occupied in violation of the provisions hereof. The chief building official shall have the right to order the floating home vacated within ten (10) days and shall have the right to revoke any permit granted hereunder in the event that he ascertains that the permittee, or any occupant of the vessel, is acting in contravention of any of the provisions hereof, or if it is deemed to be a substandard floating home.

(jj)

Appeal. In the event that any applicant or permittee is for any reason dissatisfied with the action of the chief building official by reason of failure to grant a permit, the order to vacate, revocation of a permit, or imposition of any conditions relating to the permit, the applicant or permittee shall have the right to appeal to the board of supervisors, in writing, within ten (10) days after notification of action of the health officer. Upon receipt of an appeal the board of supervisors shall call a hearing within thirty (30) days from receipt of the appeal and give the applicant notice thereof by registered or certified mail addressed to the appellant at the address shown on the application or permit. At the conclusion of the hearing, the board of supervisors shall render a decision, which decision shall be final.

(kk)

Approval by Permit and Resource Management Department. No permit shall be issued until the Sonoma County permit and resource management department has determined that the vessel for which the application is made substantially complies with the provisions contained in this chapter of the code of the county of Sonoma.

(Ord. 5754 § 1(m), 2007: Ord. No. 5167 § 1(l), 1999; Ord. No. 4906 § 3, 1995.)