20.06.060 Hoists.
A. Types Allowed. All hoists shall be subject to design review pursuant to Chapter 20.04. Motorized boat hoists located beyond the rear deck of the house may be of the fork lift-cantilever style of boat hoist, similar to the hoists made by Levitator, Williamson, Ace, or Mechanical Methods, and another style of hoist may be allowed in a specific case if the Planning Commission determines it meets the objectives of this Chapter. Motorized boat hoists of any style that do not unreasonably interfere with neighbors’ views and/or privacy may be located on the side of a house. Small nonmotorized hoists of any style may be used to lift small boats or gangways. All types of hoists shall be subject to Subsection B of this Section.
B. Capacity and Location. No more than two boat hoists may be located beyond the rear deck of the house. In addition, not more than one boat hoist may be located on the side of a house. No single hoist shall have a lifting capacity of greater than six thousand pounds, and if two hoists are used as a single system, the total lifting capacity shall not exceed six thousand pounds. No hoist shall extend into a sideyard setback, unless a variance therefor is granted by the City.
C. Boat Sheds Not Allowed. No boat sheds may be constructed on piers, pilings or floats. Hoists may not be converted into boat sheds with canvas, wood, metal or any other type of covering.
D. Maximum Height of Boat in Hoist.
1. Any boat maintained in a hoist shall be maintained at an elevation no higher above the water than necessary for the safe hoisting of the boat, but in no event shall a hoisted boat exceed a height of fourteen feet above MLLW, measured to either the gunnels, the top of the cabin, or the bottom of the windshield, whichever is higher.
2. At the time of design review for the hoist, the Planning Commission shall require that an elevation marker be installed on the hoist to indicate the maximum boat height allowed by this Section.
3. Notwithstanding the foregoing, on a temporary basis during storm activity, boats in hoists may be lifted higher than the maximum height established by this Section, as necessary for the protection of the boat, providing, however, that as soon as practicable following the threat of storm activity, the hoisted boat shall be lowered to the maximum hoisted height permitted.
4. This Section does not apply to any existing hoist, even if rebuilt or replaced after adoption of the ordinance codified in this Section. (Ord. 2000-1 § 1, 2000; Ord. 99-6 § 1, 1999.)