Article 6 — General Regulations

6406 - Boarding another's vessel.

No person shall board any vessel moored or anchored in the Harbor without the consent of the owner unless in performance of official duties or in order to protect life or property.

(Ord. No. 4439, 8-9-2011)

6406-1 - Boarding by the Director.

Upon obtaining the consent of the owner or occupant of a vessel, or after securing a valid warrant, based on probable cause, for inspection of a vessel, the Director may stop and board any vessel in the Harbor to enforce the terms of this Ordinance or other laws, including provisions of the Harbors and Navigations Code (see Harbors and Navigation Code Section 663).

(Ord. No. 4439, 8-9-2011)

6406-2 - Owner's responsibility.

The owner of any vessel is responsible for that vessel, including the conduct of persons on that vessel, as set forth in Harbors and Navigation Code Section 661.

(Ord. No. 4439, 8-9-2011)

6406-3 - Furnishing information.

To ensure that vessels are seaworthy, are not sources of pollution nor posing an immediate sanitation threat, the owner or person in control of any vessel in the Harbor or Outer Harbor shall, upon demand of the Director, furnish information concerning that vessel, its cargo, and number of passengers, including its manifest.

(Ord. No. 4439, 8-9-2011)

6406-4 - Damaging, removing, tampering.

No person shall damage, remove, or tamper with any part of any vessel in the Harbor or Outer Harbor without the consent of the owner.

(Ord. No. 4439, 8-9-2011)

6406-5 - Taking vessels into custody.

Pursuant to Harbors and Navigation Code Section 510, et seq., the Director may take into custody any abandoned, lost, or unauthorized vessel, mooring, float, or other property, and retain custody thereof until claimed by the lawful owner or owners who shall pay all expenses incurred by the Director in connection therewith. The Director may sell vessels and other property not claimed within ninety days, pursuant to Section 514, et seq., of the Harbors and Navigation Code.

(Ord. No. 4439, 8-9-2011)

6406-6 - Launching and removing.

No person shall launch or remove from the waters of the Harbor any vessel except at such public or commercial locations specifically designated by the Director for that purpose, unless permission to do so is first obtained from the Director.

(Ord. No. 4439, 8-9-2011)

6406-7 - Commercial activities. 6406-7.1 - Sale or solicit.

No person shall post, distribute, or display signs, commercial advertisements, or circulars in any public area within the Harbor, Outer Harbor, or beach areas, without first receiving permission from the Director and without complying with all applicable ordinances of the City of Oxnard. Notwithstanding the provisions of this section an individual vessel owner occupying a slip in the Harbor shall not be required to obtain a permit to display a "For Sale" sign on a vessel occupying said slip in accordance with [Section] 6406-7.4 of this Chapter. No person shall sell or publicly solicit the sale of any merchandise in the Harbor, Outer Harbor, or beach areas unless a permit is first obtained from the Director.

(Ord. No. 4439, 8-9-2011)

6406-7.2 - Service or business for hire.

No person shall conduct or operate a business or service for hire or compensation, or advertise or solicit business within the Harbor, Outer Harbor, or beach areas unless a permit is first obtained from the Director.

(Ord. No. 4439, 8-9-2011)

6406-7.3 - Use of vessels.

Vessels within the Harbor or Outer Harbor shall not be used commercially unless a permit is first obtained from the Director.

(Ord. No. 4439, 8-9-2011)

6406-7.4 - "For Sale" signs.

"For Sale" signs on vessels are not to be over one square foot in area.

(Ord. No. 4439, 8-9-2011)

6406-8 - Diving from bridges or structures.

No person shall dive or jump from any bridge or other structure within or adjacent to the Harbor without first obtaining the express written permission of the Director.

(Ord. No. 4439, 8-9-2011)

6406-9 - Fishing. 6406-9.1 - Where permitted.

Fishing in the Harbor or Outer Harbor shall not be permitted except from vessels or in authorized areas.

(Ord. No. 4439, 8-9-2011)

6406-9.2 - Live bait.

Unless authorized by the Director, no person shall place or allow to be placed live bait in the waters of the Harbor or Outer Harbor except when the bait is being used for the purpose of fishing; and at no time, for any purpose, shall any person put dead bait in the waters of the Harbor unless it is attached to a hook or hooks during fishing.

(Ord. No. 4439, 8-9-2011)

6406-9.3 - Net or seine.

No person shall set, draw, or use any fishing net or seine in the Harbor or Outer Harbor without first obtaining the express written permission of the Director.

(Ord. No. 4439, 8-9-2011)

6406-10 - Dogs.

Dogs will be governed in accordance with Division 4, Chapter 4 of the codified Ventura County Ordinance Code.

(Ord. No. 4439, 8-9-2011)

6406-11 - Permit fees.

No permit required by this chapter shall be obtained from the Director except upon payment of a fee to cover the administrative costs of the issuance thereof. The schedule of permit fees will be in accordance with the most current rate and fee schedule approved by the Board of Supervisors.

(Ord. No. 4439, 8-9-2011)

6406-12 - Prohibition on use or distribution of expandable polystyrene food service products.

No person shall use or distribute expandable polystyrene food service products in any portion of the Harbor, Outer Harbor, or beach areas. Prohibited products include, but are not limited to, expandable polystyrene food containers, bowls, plates, trays, cartons, and cups that are not intended for reuse, on or in which any foods or beverages are placed and packaged.

(Ord. No. 4439, 8-9-2011)