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Permissible Dock Types and Technical Specification Diagrams

These images show docks permissible under Scenario B. Scenario B allows shared dinghy docks and H-docks in resource conservation areas. Shared dinghy docks have low visual profiles, provide access to up to three boats moored in deeper water, and reduce the overall number of docks in the water. Shared H-docks moor up to six boats and must extend beyond critical resources in conservation areas. While shared H-docks are the largest docks (up to 848 sq. ft.) allowed in any project scenario, they cover much less area than six individual docks, have low visual profiles, are removed seasonally, and preserve scenic vistas. Shared docks are allowed outside of resource conservation areas. Shared docks moor up to three boats and are smaller than the individual docks allowed under current regulations.

The diagrams show dock standards specified in Scenario B. Scenario B specifications meet Massachusetts state dock standards, and are more restrictive than the Town of Falmouth's wetlands bylaw because they require that all new docks be shared. Scenario B allows shared dinghy docks and shared H-docks in resource conservation areas. Conversely, Scenario A allows no new docks in resource conservation areas.

Dock Examples: Shared Dock | Shared H-dock | Shared Dinghy Dock

Dock Diagrams: Shared Dock | Shared H-dock | Shared Dinghy Dock