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Joint Use and Community Docks
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WHEN ALLOWED
A joint use dock may be constructed for two (2) or more contiguous waterfront
properties and may be located on a side property line, or straddling a side property line,
common to both properties or be provided with an access easement for all lots served.
Joint use docks or piers serving more than four (4) residences shall be regulated as
marinas.
The pier will be between two contiguous waterfront properties. The pier will straddle a
side property line common to both properties.
LENGTH – MAXIMUM
Docks and Piers - Minimum needed to provide moorage for the single family residences
or community being served. Maximum: 80 ft. from OHWM.
The proposed pier will be 80 feet in length.
Ells and Fingers - 26 feet.
The proposed ell is 26 feet in length.
WIDTH - MAXIMUM
Docks and Piers. - 6 feet.
The pier walkway will be 4 feet wide for the first 40 feet from the shore and will be 6 feet
wide from 40 feet to 80 feet from shore.
Ells – 6 feet.
The proposed ell will be 6 feet in width.
SETBACKS – MINIMUMS
Side Setback – No portion of a pier or dock may lie closer than 5 feet to an adjacent
property line and may not interfere with navigation.
The proposed pier and boat lifts will be 13’ or greater away from the adjacent property
line and will not interfere with navigation.