2019-0205
INTRODUCED BY: PAUL J. HOGAN, PE, COUNCILMAN-AT-LARGE, DIVISION B
ORDINANCE NO. _____________
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An ordinance to amend the Code of Ordinances for the Parish of St. Charles, Chapter 5 Boats, Docks and Waterways, Article I.-In General, Section 5-5 Abandoned vessels in parish waterways., and Chapter 16-Nuisances.
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WHEREAS, sunken vessels pose or have the potential of posing environmental issues, safety issues, and impacts on our waterfront communities; and,
WHEREAS, abandoned vessels are aesthetically unpleasant and affects the peaceful use and enjoyment for nearby waterfront community property owners; and,
WHEREAS, the State of Louisiana has passed Louisiana Revised Statute 34:843 which gives local governing authority jurisdiction allowing local municipalities to address abandoned vessels in waters located within the Parish; and,
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Council to prevent having future sunken vessels impact our waterways and our communities and which lessens the beauty of the waters located within the Parish.
THE ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION I. That the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 5 Boats, Docks and Waterways, Article I.-In General, Section 5-5 Abandoned vessels in parish waterways. be hereby amended with new text underlined and deleted text in strikethrough:
Sec. 5-5. - Abandoned vessels and objects in parish waterways waters located within the Parish are to be addressed under the provision provided for in Chapter 16 - NUISANCES.
SECTION II. That the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 16 Nuisances, be hereby amended with new text underlined and deleted text in strikethrough:
ARTICLE V. - ABANDONED VESSELS AND OBJECTS IN WATERS LOCATED WITHIN THE PARISH
Provisions for addressing abandoned and/or sunken tugs, towboats, barges, watercraft, ships, vessels, equipment, machinery, or any object of any kind or description, whether foreign or domestic, which has sank or has been left unattended, stored without permi...
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