§ 96-2. Purpose.

The purpose and intent of this chapter is to:

A. 

Regulate navigational access to Canandaigua Lake, a navigable water of the State of New York and a resource that is held in public trust and owned by the State of New York, based on a uniform set of standards adopted by the City of Canandaigua and the Towns of Canandaigua, Gorham, Italy, Middlesex and South Bristol that include, at a minimum:

(1) 

The length, dimensions and density of docks, moorings and associated facilities.

(2) 

The number of boats, or boat slips and moorings, allowed per lineal foot of shoreline based on the tier assigned to the adjoining zoning district.

B. 

Protect the public's interest in navigation, public access, fishing, swimming, environmental and aesthetic protection.

C. 

Ensure the adjoining parcel owners reasonable navigational access to Canandaigua Lake.

D. 

Provide navigational access in a manner that minimizes overcrowding, congestion and hazards to navigation on Canandaigua Lake.

E. 

Regulate and restrict the manner of construction and location of docking and mooring facilities, associated facilities and related structures constructed in or over the underwater lands of Canandaigua Lake in a manner that is consistent with the laws and regulations of the State of New York and the United States within or bounding this municipality to a distance of 1,500 feet of the mean high water mark.

F. 

Protect the public health, safety and welfare.

G. 

Advance the orderly development of the Town of Canandaigua consistent with the provisions of any and all local laws, regulations or ordinances related to the land adjoining the mean high water mark.