§ 17.04.940. Obstructions and sunken vessels—Marking procedures—Removal by county when—Costs.

A.

It is unlawful to tie up or anchor a vessel in park waters in such a manner as to prevent or obstruct the passage of other vessels; or to voluntarily or carelessly sink or allow to be sunk any vessel in any park waters or berthing space in such a manner to impede navigation or cause damage to vessels or facilities therein.

B.

Whenever a vessel is sunk in park waters accidentally or otherwise and such vessel obstructs or endangers navigation, it shall be the duty of the owner of such vessel to mark it immediately by buoy or beacon by day and by lantern or light by night, and to maintain such markings until the sunken vessel or obstruction is removed, and neglect or failure of such owner to do so shall be unlawful. The owner of such sunken vessel shall immediately commence removal of such vessel and prosecute the removal diligently to completion.

C.

Whenever the navigation of any park waters, including moorings or berths therein, shall be obstructed or endangered by any sunken vessel or obstruction, and the obstruction or danger has existed for a period of more than 10 days, the vessel or obstruction shall be subject to removal, sale or other disposition at the convenience of the county. The owners of such vessel or other property causing said obstruction or danger shall be liable to the county for all costs incident to removal and disposition, and the county, its employees, agents and officers shall not be liable for damage of any nature whatsoever arising out of or in any way connected with removal, sale or disposition of such vessel or other property.

(Ord. 10729 § 16 (part), 1973: Ord. 10309 Art. 5 § 126, 1971.)