The provisions of this chapter shall be applicable to any person owning or controlling any dock or boathouse, to all watercraft operating in Bellingham Harbor, and to all persons or obstructions in the harbor area. The provisions of this chapter shall be construed to supplement the laws and regulations of the United States and the state of Washington when not expressly inconsistent therewith. Nothing herein shall be construed to limit the effect of any other city ordinance where appropriate and not in conflict with any provision herein. [Ord. 9515, 1985; Ord. 8655 § 2(B), 1978].