14.03.200 Logs and log rafts on port facilities.
A. Any person may request permission from the port director or designee to bring logs or a log raft into port facilities for off-loading. The purpose for the logs must be for personal use and not commercial use. Commercial operations may only use the cargo dock or Beach 1. Personal use includes use of the logs for home heating, artistic purposes, steam-baths, or constructing shelters, fish racks, or fences.
B. A request must be submitted to the port director at least four (4) hours in advance.
1. The port director shall be notified at least four (4) hours in advance.
2. If appealed, the decision of the port director to deny or cancel a request may only be reversed for abuse of discretion.
C. The request must state the size and number of logs, method for removing logs from the water, the location for storing and off-loading the logs or log raft, cutting, off-loading, and/or removing the logs from the port facilities.
D. A request for allowing logs or a log raft in the port facilities is only valid for three (3) calendar days from the date the request is received. The logs or log raft, as well as all debris from the logs or log raft, must be removed within three (3) calendar days unless extended at the discretion of the port director.
E. Any logs, log raft, and/or debris that remains after the three (3) days shall be declared abandoned and a public nuisance, and may be impounded, removed, sold, or otherwise disposed of as set out in Chapters 14.08 through 14.10 BMC.
F. The user is liable for any expenses incurred by the city for the removal, storage, and/or disposal of the logs, log raft, and/or debris. Additionally, even if the logs, log raft, and/or debris are sold, the user shall be liable for any remaining charges not covered by the sales proceeds. Interest and collection costs shall be included regarding any charges that are not paid within thirty (30) calendar days of the billing by the port director. Penalties may also be imposed and the city may seek injunctive relief. Additionally, the user shall be subject to loss of privileges for use of the port facilities until all charges, interest, collection costs, and any penalties are paid.
G. Any person acting under this section shall be strictly liable to the city without regard to fault or negligence for any damage to the port facilities or any property owned by the city caused directly or indirectly by the log raft or logs while entering into or while in the port facilities. [Ord. 17-11 § 2; Ord. 10-06 § 2; Ord. 04-15 § 3. Formerly 14.10.045.]