Unsightly, dangerous boats.

Gulfport Code of Ordinances § 2-96

in effect

Sec. 2-96. - Unsightly, dangerous boats. Vessels that are of an unsightly appearance or in deteriorated condition or in an unseaworthy condition - based on the harbormaster's opinion and viewpoint - are prohibited from renting any slip space or tying up anywhere in the marina except temporarily at the fuel dock for the purpose of taking on fuel and supplies. If such a vessel is experiencing an emergency situation or cannot return to sea because of inclement weather, said vessel may be permitted temporary dockage only until the emergency or weather has abated. Vessels that have become dangerous or a nuisance may be deemed as a public nuisance. Owners of dangerous or public nuisance vessels (including sunken or partially sunken vessels) that remain berthed in the marina will be given notice by the harbormaster to require that the dangerous condition or nuisance be corrected and/or abated immediately. Failure of the owner to resolve the situation immediately, but no later than three (3) days from the date of the notice, will result in the city taking such steps as necessary to remove the danger or nuisance and to charge the vessel owner with any and all costs incurred by the city for doing so. If the danger or nuisance is so extreme in nature that it must be resolved without any delay whatsoever, the city, at the sole discretion of the harbormaster, shall have the power to take all action necessary and incidental to remove such danger and/or nuisance. (Code 1963, § 7-33; Ord. No. 2857, § 2(Exh. A), 6-7-16)

Source: City of Gulfport, Mississippi, Code of Ordinances (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ms/gulfport/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH2BODOWABE_ARTIIIBEJOYABAGE_S2-96UNDABOFetched: 11/1/2026