Dock Guidelines

 

 

All structures placed in the water of Lake Lemon or watercourse within the boundaries of the Lake Lemon Conservancy District (LLCD) must first be approved by LLCD.  LLCD management may grant approval for an extended period of time, if no material alterations of the original approval occur during the length of the permit.  (Pursuant to 2-96-21 of the LLCD Code).

 

  1. The placement of a dock, pier, boat lift, swimming raft, diving platform, mooring buoy, or similar structure, as a general rule must meet the following conditions:
    1. Does not infringe on the access of an adjacent landowner to the lake;
    2. Is a temporary structure which is removable;
    3. Does not unduly restrict navigation;
    4. Is not unusually wide or long relative to similar structures within the vicinity of the lake;
    5. Does not extend more than 60 feet from the adjacent shoreline.  Distances greater than 60 feet from the adjacent shoreline must receive LLCD management approval;
    6. All framing, flooring, and walkway lumber or other materials shall be sized and spaced according to load ratings published for the materials used;
    7. No lumber or timber containing creosote is acceptable;
    8. During dock construction, the permittee shall take steps as necessary to stabilize the shoreline, using a method approved by LLCD management for a distance of not less than twelve (12) feet to both the left and right of the widest point of the dock design;
    9. Floatation equipment, when used, shall be expanded synthetic material designed for use on floating docks.  Drums and/or barrels are not acceptable.

 

  1. As used in this section, a “temporary structure” means a facility which can be installed and removed from the lake or watercourse of the Conservancy District without the use of a crane, bulldozer, backhoe, or similar heavy or large machinery.

 

  1. Examples of a “temporary structure” include the following:

1.      A dock which:

a.       Is supported by auger poles or other poles resting on the lake bed or are screwed into the lake bed;

b.      Is not mounted in or comprised of concrete or cement; and

c.       Is supported by portable floatation devices.

  1. No dock, pier or boat ramp shall be placed upon or operated upon the waters of the lake for fee or profit, for hire or rental to any other party either for a direct payment in cash or payment in kind from such other party or as an incident to other services provided to such party, except as specifically authorized by license, lease or concession with the city or the LLCD.  The rental of a dock, pier or boat ramp, incidental to and included in the rental of a residence located within the LLCD, is specifically exempted from the provisions of this paragraph, so long as the renter of the residence is the only party using the dock, pier or boat ramp.  (Prior code § 29-47).

 

 

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