Definition: floating structure (Applicable to Article VI - Chapter 2)
A “floating structure” is any vessel, barge or other water-supported structure, other than a floating dock accessory to a WD use , which is bounded by either open water, a dock or the lot lines of a zoning lot , and that is permanently moored or otherwise attached to a pier , wharf, dock, platform , bulkhead or flotation system for a period of more than 180 consecutive days. Support by means of a cradle or as a result of natural siltation shall not exempt a normally water-supported structure from this definition. Any water-supported structure, other than a navigational vessel, docked for not more than 180 consecutive days for a purpose other than navigation or accessory to a WD use , shall be deemed to be a "temporary floating structure ." Such temporary floating structures shall only be permitted subject to the approval of the Commissioner of Buildings or Business Services, as applicable.
Definition: floating structure (Applicable to Article XIV - Chapter 4)
A “floating structure” is any vessel, barge or other water-supported structure, other than a floating dock accessory to a WD use , which is bounded by either open water, a dock or the lot lines of a zoning lot , and that is permanently moored or otherwise attached to a pier , wharf, dock, platform , bulkhead or flotation system for a period of more than 180 consecutive days. Support by means of a cradle or as a result of natural siltation shall not exempt a normally water-supported structure from this definition. Any water-supported structure, other than a navigational vessel, docked for not more than 180 consecutive days for a purpose other than navigation or accessory to a WD use , shall be deemed to be a "temporary floating structure ." Such temporary floating structures shall only be permitted subject to the approval of the Commissioner of Buildings or Business Services, as applicable.