§ 19.20.132. Floating dock construction requirements.

(a)

Anchored Docks. Anchored docks may be used on inland waters subject to provisions for water level fluctuation. The size of anchor cable and the weights of submerged anchoring devices shall be calculated to resist all lateral loads to which the dock is subjected.

(b)

Small Private Floating Docks. Private floating docks less than 400 square feet in area shall meet the flotation and anchorage requirements of this chapter.

(c)

Floating docks less than 2,000 square feet:

(1)

Construction requirements for floating docks less than 2000 square feet (except private floating docks less than 400 square feet - see subsection b above), shall be as follows:

Pier width:	4 feet minimum
Gangway width:	3 feet minimum
Main access width:	6 feet for finger floats 35 feet or less in length 8 feet for over 35-foot finger length or when main access float exceeds 350 feet
Finger float width:	3 feet minimum for 30 feet or less in length 4 feet minimum for over 30 feet in length

 

(2)

All docks shall be designed for boat moorage on at least one side of the boat unless otherwise approved by the building official. Guard rails shall be provided on all access piers and gangways and floats intended for gathering places such as food distribution areas and similar service areas.

(3)

The clear water dimension between opposing rows of finger floats shall be a minimum of a 1.75 times the length of the longest finger float.

(d)

Floating docks more than 2,000 square feet:

(1)

The minimum dimensions for floating docks with a float area greater than 2000 square feet shall be as follows:

Pier width:	8 feet minimum
Gangway width:	4 feet minimum
Width of fueling float or similar service area:	10 feet minimum
Finger float:	4 feet minimum

 

(2)

The clear water dimension between opposing rows of finger floats shall be a minimum of two times the length of the longest finger float.

(e)

Guide Piles. Guide piles shall be installed at ends of all fingers attached to outboard end of main access float and at all floats exceeding 35 feet in length in ocean waters and inland waters not subject to fluctuation. Maximum spacing of guide piles for main floats shall be 40 feet. Piles shall meet all applicable requirements of the Uniform Building Code.

(Ord. No. 3343, § 1, 12-6-16)