Sec. 388.406. - Vessels not restricted in Anchoring Limitation Areas.

The anchoring restrictions of this Part do not apply to: (a) Vessels owned or operated by a governmental entity for law enforcement, firefighting, military or rescue purposes. (b) Construction or dredging vessels on an active job site. (c) Commercial fishing vessels actively engaged in commercial fishing. (d) Vessels anchored or moored within the riparian rights of the owner of the vessel, and only at a maximum distance from the shore of the riparian owner that provides the depth required for the safe anchoring/mooring of such vessel, considering the swing of the vessel at mean low tide. Riparian rights means those rights incident to the lands bordering upon navigable waters, as recognized by the courts of Florida and in common law. (e) Vessels engaged in recreational fishing if the persons onboard are actively tending hook and line fishing gear or nets. (Ord. 2022-61-E , § 3; Ord. 2025-432-E , § 6)