Purpose.

A. The Town of Webster accommodates a range of public and private waterfront uses and activities, including recreational and commercial boating, anchorage and mooring areas, marinas, and other maritime festivals, special events and regattas, charter vessels, sport fishing, small craft recreation, personal watercrafts, and swimming.B. The purpose of this chapter is to establish standards, requirements and procedures for the environmental protection of the Irondequoit Bay sensitive natural areas and resources; improve and protect its water quality for desired uses which emphasize a healthy aquatic ecosystem; ensure that development around the Bay occurs without impacting significant resources (e.g., environmental, historical, archeological, aesthetic features); regulate the operation of vessels and matters relevant to navigation and safety; minimize and resolve water surface use conflicts and conflicts among all users and stakeholders of the Bay; improve public access to diverse recreational opportunities on Irondequoit Bay and make it an integral part of local and regional tourism development efforts.