Dock Permits and Replacement?

boccebay · 04-15-2015, 11:12 AM

I bought a home on the lake about 1.5 years ago but have been coming up my whole life. The home has 150' of waterfront with a L shaped dock in a smaller cove. The dock may have a few years left in it but is at the end of its life cycle.

What are my options to replace it? I would like to modify it to a T shape if possible so that the boat would not sit below a dirty pine tree. Over the years I have heard many difficult stories regarding dock permits. Are these old wise tales or is there some truth?

What is the process to go about amending my current dock plan and preparing for an eventual replacement? With all the frontage, the fact that it would not affect my neighbors, and it would still protrude from the same spot on the property, I can not see why it would raise any issues.

Thank you for all your help. This forum has been a great resource for me over the last couple years. Can't wait for summer!

04-15-2015, 11:12 AM	#1
boccebay Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 3 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Dock Permits and Replacement? I bought a home on the lake about 1.5 years ago but have been coming up my whole life. The home has 150' of waterfront with a L shaped dock in a smaller cove. The dock may have a few years left in it but is at the end of its life cycle. What are my options to replace it? I would like to modify it to a T shape if possible so that the boat would not sit below a dirty pine tree. Over the years I have heard many difficult stories regarding dock permits. Are these old wise tales or is there some truth? What is the process to go about amending my current dock plan and preparing for an eventual replacement? With all the frontage, the fact that it would not affect my neighbors, and it would still protrude from the same spot on the property, I can not see why it would raise any issues. Thank you for all your help. This forum has been a great resource for me over the last couple years. Can't wait for summer!