Docks are made up of various parts. By changing the relative size, design, number, and placement of docks, their impact on a water body and surrounding environment can be changed. The table below shows the dock parts or features that make up this scenario. If the terminology is confusing, see the parts of a dock interactive graphic.
| Dock Features | Scenario A Dock Styles | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual Dinghy Dock | Shared Dinghy Dock | ||
| Dock Size Requirements | |||
| Average Size of Dock: | 140 sq ft | 140 sq ft | |
| Total Area / Size Limit: | None defined, combination of length and width requirements used instead | ||
| Length / Depth: | 30 ft from landward edge of marsh or 2 ft water depth at dock terminus, whichever is least | ||
| Height: | Lateral access is required, 5 ft high or cross over must be built | ||
| Float Size: | Max 50 sq ft, min width = 4 ft | ||
| Walkway Width: | Max 3 ft | ||
| Walkway Support Style & Size: | Double pilings, with or without cross bracing 4-in diameter pilings |
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| Handrail Style: | May use rope handrail, if needed | ||
| Dock Placement & Sharing | |||
| Allowed in Resource Conservation Areas? | No | No | |
| Setback: | No setback required | ||
| Maximum Owners Sharing: | None | Up to 3 | |
| Minimum Owners Sharing: | None | 2 neighbors | |
| Boat Requirements | |||
| Size Restriction: | Max 12 ft long with up to 10 horsepower motor | ||
| Slips Per Dock: | One | Up to three, one slip per owner |
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| Mooring Buoys Per Dock: | One | Up to three, one mooring per owner |
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