Summary
The ordinance would measure the 75-foot spacing between moorings from the mooring itself instead of the moored boat, confirm all transient mooring balls are city-owned, and give the Harbormaster authority over vessel types and lengths. It affects boaters using Spa, Back, and Weems Creek mooring areas.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
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Last discussed May 11, 2026.
Impact analysis
A Staff, Staffing & Fiscal Impacts Report was prepared, but no fiscal figures were included in the agenda packet.
Boaters and harbor users who would get clearer, more consistent mooring rules.
Mentions & discussions (6)
City Council (Regular) - May 11, 2026
An ordinance clarifying how the 75-foot mooring spacing rule is measured — and confirming city ownership of transient mooring balls — was pulled before its second reading.
City Council (Special) - Apr 27, 2026
An ordinance tightening mooring rules — including a 75-foot spacing rule measured from the mooring itself and confirming all transient mooring balls are city-owned — was pulled from the agenda before action.
City Council (Regular) - Apr 13, 2026
A second-reading ordinance would move the city's harbor line at Hawkins Cove so the Hawkins Cove Restoration project can move forward — a shoreline and waterway restoration effort sponsored by five aldermen.
Environmental Matters Committee - Regular Meeting - Mar 12, 2026
The ordinance would measure the 75-foot spacing between moorings from the mooring itself instead of the moored boat, confirm all transient mooring balls are city-owned, and give the Harbormaster authority over vessel types and lengths. It affects boaters using Spa, Back, and Weems Creek mooring areas.
City Council (Special) - Feb 23, 2026
O-2-26 would clarify that moorings may not be installed within 75 feet of another mooring or structure, measured from the mooring itself rather than the moored vessel, and confirm all transient mooring balls are city-owned. It would also let the Harbormaster set rules on vessel types and lengths using city moorings.
City Council (Regular) - Feb 9, 2026
O-2-26 would tighten mooring spacing rules — measuring 75 feet from the mooring itself, not the boat — confirm the city owns all transient mooring balls, and let the Harbormaster set vessel-type rules. This affects anyone who keeps a boat on a city mooring ball.
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