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QHRRP 5000-500 (Docks, Lifts, Pilings and Bulkheads)

Dock rules

1. Permanent storage of small watercraft on top of docks or on the bank is prohibited. Any exceptions to the 12 feet restriction must be approved by the Harbormaster.
2. The number and size of vessels permitted at any private dock will be determined by the Harbormaster following review of the size and configuration of that specific dock. Generally, a vessel shall fit the configuration of the dock plus any pilings placed as an extension to the dock. The criteria in APPLICATION FOR NEW OR MODIFIED PRIVATE DOCKS (above) also determines whether adequate dockage is available.
3. Approved lifts including floating lifts may be used to store Small Watercraft out of sight, behind a dock, on the entrance ramp to a dock, and out of the water. Lifts require approval from the approving authority (See QHRRP 5000-525 (Dock Lifts)).  Small Watercraft cannot be stored on lifts on the face or side of a dock.  No more than three (3) PWCs are permitted at a private dock and may not exceed 12 feet in length. Any exception to the 12 feet restriction, must be approved by the Harbormaster.
4. Canoes, kayaks, and other small vessels may be stored on a rack located behind the dock.  On T or L shaped docks, the rack may be located on the entrance ramp or the back side of the dock. In either case, the small vessel may not extend beyond the end of the dock. On perpendicular docks, the rack may be attached to the dock near the shoreline if there is enough space remaining on the dock to accommodate any other vessel being moored there. The rack should be constructed so the top of the vessel is no higher than 8 inches above the dock.  No more than two such vessels are permitted at a private dock. The vessel(s) must be properly secured to prevent them from being blown off the rack.  An approved design is available at the POA office.  See QHRRP 5000-525 (Docks Lifts) for submission requirements.
5. Second vessels, including PWCs, must fit the configuration of the dock where the vessel(s) will be moored.  Where a PWC is desired as the second vessel, it must meet the requirements stated above.  Some docks cannot accommodate a second vessel.  Where a second vessel is desired (not a PWC), the second vessel must safely tie to the dock and must be unobtrusive to the surrounding docks adjacent to and across from the subject dock.  Given adherence to the above guidelines, second vessels may be moored behind a dock (T & L shaped docks), alongside a dock (provided the vessel does not extend into the Lagoon any further than the end of the dock.) and on the face of the dock.  In all instances, a second vessel must conform to the setback restrictions of staying 10 feet from an adjacent Lagoon Lot owner’s property line.  Second vessels greater than 12 feet in length require the approval of the Harbormaster.  Requests for approval must be accompanied by a dock plan showing the layout of the dock and where the proposed vessels are to be moored.
6. No boathouses or dock buildings of any kind are permitted on the private docks.
7. No unsightly materials shall be left on the docks.
8. Owners of private docks may install dock boxes with the approval of the Harbormaster, provided all such dock boxes shall be uniform in appearance and maintained in good repair and condition.
9. Temporary lawn furniture including, but not limited to, bars, chairs, grills, tables, benches, umbrellas, and coolers are permitted.  All furniture, fixtures, and equipment must be portable and not fastened to the dock in anyway.  No equipment, trash, or other unsightly items shall be left unattended.  See QHRRP 5000-515 (Dock Features).
10. The dockage of vessels for storage or passive recreation is permitted.  This shall be construed to include normal and minor repairs and maintenance, which have, in the opinion of the Harbormaster, no negative aesthetic impact upon neighboring property owners or passing vessels.  No rafting is permitted at a private dock.