Fall River, MA Environmental Rules: Boat Dock Permits (2026)

Other objects. Other objects, including but not limited to floats and rafts, shall obtain an independent permit for the mooring of each object, and no other object shall be placed on that mooring without written permission by the Harbormaster.

C. Permits and forms. The Harbormaster may develop a mooring permit and any additional forms for purposes of implementing the provisions of this article.

D. New permit.

(1) A person granted a mooring shall, within 30 days, complete a Fall River mooring permit application provided by the Harbormaster:

(a) Provide completed and signed mooring permit applications containing proof of ownership and residential address and vessel information.

(b) Provide copy of license and registration or documentation of the vessel.

(c) Submit required mooring permit fee.

(2) The applicant must present the permit to the Harbormaster, who will approve, deny or place the applicant back on the waiting list if no suitable location is available.

(3) No mooring may be placed in the water until such time as the applicant has received an approved mooring permit and designated mooring coordinates from the Harbormaster.

(4) Mooring permits are seasonal and must be renewed by January 31 of each year.

(a) If a mooring fee is not paid by March 31, a late fee as set forth in Chapter A110, Fee Schedule, of the City Code will be assessed.[1] [1] Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions).

(b)