Policy
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Marsh-front lot docks are generally not permitted. However, where Marsh-front lot docks may be allowed when permitted by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FLDEP), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) and the St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) and ultimately approved by the ARB. The following specific criteria and requirements apply…
- Docks parallel to the shoreline, the dimension from the mean high tide to the outer portion of the dock shall not exceed 50 feet. The width of the ramp to the T or L platform shall not exceed 4 feet. The T or L platform shall not exceed 4 feet by 8 feet.
- Docks perpendicular to the shoreline, the dimension from the mean high tide to the outer portion of the dock shall not exceed 50 feet.
- The height of the dock shall not exceed 2 feet above water level at mean high tide.
- No railings or other structures shall be constructed above, below or on the sides of the dock, i.e., roofs, benches, boxes, etc., to either obstruct or disrupt the views of other homeowners located on the marsh or across the marsh.
- The dock shall be constructed with water resistant materials to include pressure treated wood or synthetic lumber products or concrete.
- Electrical power may be authorized based upon its use, e.g., a boat lift; however, generally, dock lighting is not authorized.
- No vessels of any type shall be stored on the dock.
- Additional requirements exist for docks in QHRRP 5000-030 (The Island at Queen’s Harbour (Unit 24) and QHRRP 5000-035 (Bella Riva (Unit 29).
- The construction of a dock must also comply with applicable Federal and State of Florida requirements and regulations. Proof of such review(s) by the appropriate agency or agencies and their approval must accompany the application to the ARB before such application will be considered.
- Reconfiguration of any existing dock structure will require that said dock structure be in compliance with current ARB Guidelines governing dock structures on marsh-front lots and vessels moored thereto, nullifying any “grandfather clause” in effect for the dock structure prior to reconfiguration.
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