inspecterbake
Sawhorse
What type of permits are needed for a dock on a private lake. :roll:
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docks
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mtlogcabin
SAWHORSE
Re: docks
US Army Corps of Engineers :?:
DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES :?:
and probably a dozen other jurisdictions before it gets to your office.
US Army Corps of Engineers :?:
DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES :?:
and probably a dozen other jurisdictions before it gets to your office.
JBI
Registered User
Re: docks
Always used the provision in our local Zoning Law that exempted grade level improvements from setbacks etc. Usually language along the lines of '...less than 12" above surrounding grade...'. That was the Zoning language that allows a patio to go up to the property line.
Most often the 'docks' are very close to water level, and in most cases the property line was the high water mark. A lot easier than trying wade through mountains of Federal and State agency regs.
A 'public' lake, or commercial 'dock' might throw a wrench in the works, but for John Q Public when the Homeowners Association owns the lake...
Always used the provision in our local Zoning Law that exempted grade level improvements from setbacks etc. Usually language along the lines of '...less than 12" above surrounding grade...'. That was the Zoning language that allows a patio to go up to the property line.
Most often the 'docks' are very close to water level, and in most cases the property line was the high water mark. A lot easier than trying wade through mountains of Federal and State agency regs.
A 'public' lake, or commercial 'dock' might throw a wrench in the works, but for John Q Public when the Homeowners Association owns the lake...
Frank
Registered User
Re: docks
This will vary by state and who owns the lake
In Virginia it will also vary by if the pond is on a farm or not and by locality.
Typically--
Farm pond-- exempt from code--no permits needed (unless licensed as a restaraunt).
Pond on single private property-- building permit and possibly plan of development
Common area --building permit plan of development and HOA approval
Navagable water--above plus various agencies like corps of engineers.
Lake Anna--above plus VA Power approval
etc.
This will vary by state and who owns the lake
In Virginia it will also vary by if the pond is on a farm or not and by locality.
Typically--
Farm pond-- exempt from code--no permits needed (unless licensed as a restaraunt).
Pond on single private property-- building permit and possibly plan of development
Common area --building permit plan of development and HOA approval
Navagable water--above plus various agencies like corps of engineers.
Lake Anna--above plus VA Power approval
etc.