Many local governments that have joint pubHc-private marina development programs 

 publish standards with titles such as Design Criteria for Construction by Lessees, which deal 

 solely with marina design and construction. These standards include topics about site work, 

 buildings, signs, and mooring facilities. Site work includes controls over items like those 

 listed in Table 4. The regulations in the Buildings section are usually directed toward 

 achievement of harmony between structural design and space utilization, and use of 

 architectural themes to enhance the harbor complex. This type of control imposes no 

 restriction on architectural design; its purpose is to achieve a proper blend of esthetics and 

 functional adequacy. Design requirements could include establishment of public viewpoints 

 overlooking the entrance and harbor areas and use of building materials that will create 

 weather-resistant, low-maintenance structures. They could also cover screening from public 

 view such items as utiUty and mechanical equipment, trash-coUection centers, and service 

 areas, and provide criteria for setback of structures, and use of color on exteriors. 



The section on Signs should include topics on sign posting, sign design, restraints on 

 advertising signs, required permanent signs, and controls over use of temporary signs. A 

 typical design that may be required for temporary signs at a marina is shown in Figure 154. 



The section on Berthing Facilities will normally establish all controls and regulations 

 pertaining to the design and construction of the interior harbor facilities previously 

 discussed in Section V. 



In addition to preparing the technical regulations, the local entity must designate the 

 proper procedures for submitting designs, acquiring permits, requesting plan reviews, 

 obtaining appeals, and executing resubmittals. Data formats and required time schedules 

 must also be provided for the guidance of prospective developers. 



If several small-craft harbors are to be constructed or already exist, the local city or 

 county government may elect to regulate their operations by ordinance. A model for such 

 an ordinance, as drafted by the California Marine Parks and Harbors Association, is 

 presented in Appendix I. 



c. Development Programs. The municipally sponsored marina is often financed by bond 

 issues. Because public funds are used, it is under mandate to provide the best possible service 

 to the pubhc. Thus, municipal authorities must ensure that the resources of each municipal 

 installation are used to the fullest potential, preferably on a self-sustaining basis, either as a 

 civic enterprise or as a leased operation. 



Many municipalities provide the inner basins, perimeter protection, and entrance to a 

 harbor, but allow private enterprise to provide the berthing and ancillary faciUties under 

 lease agreement. For ancillary faciUties, only the site is provided by the local government 

 and the lessee develops it completely except for utiUty and sewer systems. 



Leases to the private sector are usually granted to provide services not normally 

 performed as government functions, but which will enhance public use and enjoyment of 

 the harbor. When the harbor administrative authority determines that a service should be 



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