§ 406-8. Moorings in Barnstable Harbor Aquaculture Zone.

A. 

Barges and/or other vessels permanently moored within the so-called "Aquaculture Zone" of the Town of Barnstable and whose use shall be specifically for the purpose of shellfish propagation within the Aquaculture Zone of Barnstable Harbor may be granted permission to moor said vessel after obtaining an annual mooring permit from the Harbormaster's Office and after the review of the Town of Barnstable's Waterways Committee.

B. 

The Town of Barnstable will allow no more than one barge/vessel for every 10 shellfish grants, and the applicant must show proof the barge is being shared on a co-operative basis with at least five additional grant holders.

C. 

All permits shall be granted on an annual basis and are renewable upon favorable recommendation of the Town of Barnstable's Waterways Committee and by permission of the Harbormaster.

D. 

No barge/vessel shall be larger than 30 feet, waterline length, and 20 feet in width.

E. 

All barges/vessels shall be removed from the area during the winter months.

F. 

All barges/vessels shall have the owner's name affixed to at least one side of the barge with at least four-inch letters.

G. 

All barges/vessels shall be lit at night with a 360° anchor light.

H. 

All barges/vessels shall be moored according to specifications of the Town of Barnstable Mooring Regulations and according to any special specifications as may be required from the Harbormaster.

I. 

It shall be encouraged that barge/vessel owners make every effort to minimize the height and size of any superstructure and to paint the vessel in natural colors that will blend into the surroundings.