§ 20-61. Marina sanitation facilities.  


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  • Any marina which provides berths and/or slips for vessels for live-aboard purposes with installed on-board sewer systems which are not designed for overboard discharge must have:

    (1)

    Public restrooms with the facilities required by the state building code and F.A.C. ch. 64E-10.

    (2)

    A sewage disposal system to which all live-aboard vessels can connect and pump out at intervals and such system must be approved by the county public health unit and the department of environmental protection, where applicable.

    (3)

    Water and sewage services. All water and sewage services provided at marinas shall comply with F.S. chs. 381, 386 and 403, F.A.C. chs. 64E-6, 64E-8, 62-3 and 62-4, and all other applicable laws.

    (4)

    Refuse disposal. Overboard disposal of refuse is prohibited. Refuse shall be stored, transported, and disposed of in accordance with the provisions of F.A.C. ch. 62-7. All garbage shall be stored in tightly covered impervious containers. They shall be provided in sufficient numbers to prevent garbage overflowing. Containers shall be kept in racks or holders so designed as to prevent containers from being tipped, to minimize spillage and container deteriorations and to facilitate cleaning around the containers. Portable bulk units for central storage may be used upon approval of the health unit.

    (5)

    Garbage collection and disposal. All garbage shall be collected at least twice a week and transported in covered vehicles or covered containers. Burning of refuse in the marina is prohibited.

(Code 1982, § 1-7.6-34; Ord. No. 90-31, pt. A, 8-21-1990)