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40 ""Private C- Dock COASTAL ZONE INFORMATION CENT ER ermit Application 7 HE 952 S6 P75 1980 @a Coastal Council inter - 19 Hagood nue louth Carolina 29.403 803-792-5808 A NOTE TO THE PERSPECTIVE BUILDER OF A PRIVATE DOCK OR PIER This booklet is designed to make applying for a permit easy. Everything you need to know is explained in the first few page. The remainder shows copies of necessary forms and examples of other materials required to complete your application. The blank forms in the booklet are to be removed and submitted as your application. Do not hesitate to call the Charleston Office of the Coastal Council, 792-5808, if you need clarification or additional information concerning the application process. application process.. THANK YOU WHEN IS A MOM REWIRM? @&Mever the construction of a dock.or pier on certain coastal waters and wetlands of South Carolina is planned, a PERV= PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION is required f= the South Carolina Coastal Council. A permt may also be required fram the Charleston District office of the U.S. Axmy Corps of Engineers for certain projects. THE CaAMAL MMIL IS THE CNLY GMMMENTAL (STATE/FEDERAL) BODY WICH REWIRES A PEWIT APPLICATION IF: a person wishes to construct a private, non-cammercial, single-family dock or pier along coastal waters and wetlands and --the proposed dock or pier falls within the guidelines set forth in the section entitled Special Conditions Can page 4). GO INM to page 4 and read the "Special Conditions". Determine whether your proposed project fits within those guidelines. If, after reading the "Special Conditions", you find that your proposed project DOES NOT fit entirely within one or more of those conditions, you will have to apply to the U.S. AWY CORPS OF ENGINEERS for your permit. To do this, call 724-4330 for permit application instructions, and DISREGARD THE REMAINDER OF THIS BOOKLET. * If, after reading the "Special Concd:dcns", you find that your proposed _proje(:@@ DOES fit within all the conditions, you are required to file a permit application onl with the COASTAL COUNCIL- - Y.. ZVORTANT: In order to save yourself time and effort in applying for your permit, we strongly recammend that you acquaint Yourself with the Guidelines used by the Coastai Council in approving dock and pier construction Projects. You will find them an page 16. *Though a permit is required from the Coastal Council for ALL dock and pier projects, it is not necessary in this case for you to apply directly to the Coastal Council. The Corps will send a copy of your ar . the Coastal Council. (This process of simplifying your . plication to application procedure is called Joint Permitting.) A decision, from each governmental body will be mailed to vou. A nermir from one does NOT imply pe=ssion trom the other. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY STEPS IN APPLYING FOR A PERMIT 1. Read "When Is A Permit Required?"and "Special Conditions" on pages 2 and 4. BEFORE YOUR PERMIT APPLICATION CAN BE CONSIDERED COMPLETE, EACH OF THE FOLLOWING ITEM MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE COASTAL COUNCIL. USE THIS FORM AS YOUR CHECKLIST TO MAKE SURE YOU ARE INCLUDING EVERYTHING. ( ) 2. Fill out "Private Dock/Pier Application" form on page 6. (form must be complete.) ( ) 3. Place a Public Notice in the newspaper of the county in which the dock or pier is to be built. Instructions are found on page 7. This may be done within seven days before or after the application is actually filed with the Coastal Council. However, no permit can be issued until ten days after the date an which the public notice appeared in the newspaper. After your notice has appeared, the newspaper will send you certification. (A sample is shown on page 8.) Send this directly to the Coastal Council. ( ) Fill out the "Affadavit of Ownership Or control". Be sure to follow the directions an page 9. 5. Submit drawings of the proposed dock or pier. Be sure to include all of the information called for on the "Checklist for Drawings" on page 11. (A sample is shown an page 13.) You may use pages 14 and 15 for your drawings. ( ) 6. Submit a good location map. (The Coastal Council will send an inspector to your lot prior to permit approval so it's important that he knows how to find your lot. See page 12 for a sample.) This may also be accompanied by written directions, if necessary. 3 M-E COASTAL COUNC I L I S THE ONLY CZON@@AL (STATE OR FSERAL) BMY WHICH WILL REQUIRE A PERMIT APPLICATION IF YOUR PROPOSED DOCK OR PIER FITS WITHIN THESE CONDITIONS. (If you would Like clarification on any of these points, call the U. S. Army Corps of Bagineers, Charleston District, 724-4330) S M IAL CONDITIONS Whi-le reading this page, determine whether your proposed dock or pier will satisfy each condition. If so, apply directly to the Coastal Council. Mien finished, go back to 'lVhen Is A Permit Required?" on page 2 and follow the instructims. a. Docks must be for non-commercial, single-family use. b. Private (single-family use), non-commercial docks are limited to 576 square feet for a fixed dock and/or 288 square feet for a floating dock, exclusive of the dock approach (fixed walkway). c. The maxinim width for the dock approach (fixed walkway)- should be restricted to four (4) feet. CMe Coastal Council requires a ' , maximun approach width of four- (4) feet.) The channelward extension of the fixed-and/or floating dock cannot exceed 15% of the width of the waterway or 25 feet, whichever is less. The width is measured perpendicular from the mean lowwater line on me side to the mean low water line an the opposite side. In addition, the chmmelward extension shall be in line with existing docks adjacent to it, provided the specifications stated he-rein are not exceeded. d. The dock must be structurally adequate and aesthetically compatible with other existing docks. No dock may be located within ten (10) feet of the riparian (legal) limits of adjacent properties. e. Flotation units of floating facilities must be constructed of material which will not become waterlogged or sink when punctured. f. The dock mist not be used for human habitation, nor shall waste materials be discharged from the dock into the water. There must be no covered or screened-in dock houses. a. There must be no toilets or fueling facilities on the structures. h. No structure will be built within 100 feet of the near edge of the charmel of any authorized Federal navigation project. i. No registered properties or properties listed as eligible for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places will be affected. (continue to next page) Prohibited Construction: The following are not covered under this @ene-r-al-Te-==,a-U -w-ill require a permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: marinas, commercial piers, multiple-family Structures, dredging, bulkheading, commercial boat ramps, marine railways, hoists, storage homes, fueling facilities, toilet facilities, filling of submerged lands or wetlands, and any structures exceeding the prescribed limits and dimensions stated under,the "Special Conditions". Note: Any @otential project falling within the following areas must receive a permit directly from the krmy Corps of Engineers: Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway Atlantic Ocean Adams Creek Cbarleston Harbor Cooper River Georgetown Harbor Little River Inlet Murrells Inlet Part Royal. Harbor Savannah Harbor Savmmah River 13hipyard River Town Creek Village Creek Waccamaw River EVERY ITEM ON THIS APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED PRIVATE DOCK/PIER APPLICATION Date Name and mailing address of applicant: Telephone number(business) (home) Name and mailing address of authorized agent when applicable): Agent's telephone number (business) (home) Describe the dimensions and general specifications of the proposed dock/pier: Names and mailing addresses of adjoining property owners: Location of proposed dock/pier: (Coastal Council staff members must be able to find the property in question when they field check the site. Therefore, it is important to give the clearest location possible. Street addresses and/or- lot numbers are required. County Nearest town Name of waterway or wetland Additional remarks: I certify that the information contained in this application is true, complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief. I assume any liability that may arise from any misrepresentation or misinformation contained herein. Signature or applicant Applicant's signature denotes permission for Applicant recognizes that this the Coastal Council staff to enter the application is a matter of public property for the express purpose of inspect- record and open to public ing the proposted project site. inspection. 6 PUBLIC NOTICE MUST BE MADE OF XOLR INTENTION TO BUILD, SEE PAGE 5 OF THIS BOOKLET FOR INSTRLJCTIONS. NEWSPAPER PUBLICATION As required in Section 14(C) of Act 123 of 1977, applicants for permits to construct a private dock/pier shall publish a notice at least once in a newspaper of local circulation in the county of the proposed activity. No permit may be issued by the Council until at least 10 days following the date of the newspaper notice. The following-form shall be used for newspaper pubication. PUBLIC NCTICE (Name of applicant) (will apply) (has @221ied) to the South Carolina Coastal C il tor a permit to constn=t a dock and/or pier for private use, at/in (location and name of waternf . Comments= be rece3-v-e=()r UFF'Sou-th Carolina Coastal Council, Summrall Center, 19 Hagood Avenue, Suite 802, Charleston, South Carolina 29403 until (insert date, 10 days after date of this newspaper notice THIS IS A SAMPLE OF THE CERTIFICATION WHICH THE NEWSPAPER WILL SEND TO YOU AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE PUBLIC NOTICE. PLEASE SEND IT DIRECTLY TO THE COASTAL COUNCIL, State of South Carolina COUNTY OF CHARLESTON Personally appeared before me -- - - ----- ---- -- ------------ advertising Clerk of The Charleston Evening Post, a newspaper published in the City of charleston, County and State aforesaid. who being duly sworn, says that the advertisement of - -- - ----------------------- appeared in the issues of said newspaper on the follow- ing day(s): .. . .................. . .. . ... .... - - ------------ - --------- Subscribed and sworn to before me this day of -------- A. D. 19 .......... NOTARY PUBLIC, S.C. PROOF OF OMERSHIP MUST BE SLSMITTED WITH YOUR APPLICATION. Please submit the Affidavit Of Ownership or Controll"on. page 10. A copy of the deed, a lease, or other instrument of record may be included in addition to the affadavit, if desired. The affadavit must be signed. The following information must be included: 1. Tbe"Affidavit Of Cwnership or Control'should be signed by at least one owner of the property, lessee, or easement hol(ler. 2. Under the section "Description", describe the location and boundaries of the property with as mmh precision as possible. --If subdivided, the property should be described by lot mznber, block number (if any),.name of subaivision, and plat book mnber and page, where recorded. --If unplatted, tne property should be described by'section, township and range, and subdivision of section. --If tne description is based on courses and distances not following the plan coordinates, the point of beginning should be identified. 3. Make sure the affidavit is signed and notarized. FILL THIS OUT AND RETURN IT WITH YOUR PERMIT APPLICATION. SEE PAGE 9. AFFIDAVIT OF OWNERSHIP OR CONTROL To TEE SOUTH CAROLINA COASTAL COUNCIL I hereby certify that I am the (check One): record owner lessee record easement holder applicant to record owner for easement of the below described property situated in County, South Carolina; and that said property is all of the property that is contiguous to and landward of the area in which the work proposed in the permit application is to be conducted. Furthermore, I certify that as record owner, lessee, or record easement holder I have, or will have prior to undertaking the work, necessary approvals or permission from all other persons with a legal interest in said property to conduct the work proposed in the permit application. DESCRIPTION Signature of Applicant Sworn to and subscribed before me at County, this day of 19 Notary Public My commission expires: 10 PLEASE READ BEFORE A77EMP7ING DRAWINGS, You may use and submit pages 14 and 15 for your drawings. A sample location map is presented on page 12. A sample drawing is presented an page 13. GENERAL GUIDELINES Submit original drawings. Submit each drawing an 8 1/2 X 11 inch paper. (Extra sheets may be included if needed.) Leave a 1-inch margin at top of each sheet. Do not use ens with blue ink. Do not submit drawings on paper with a co 0 eg background. Do not employ color shading. (Use dot shading, hatching or cross- hatching if shading is necessary.) PLAN VIEW 71-ease show: Distance across channel or to navigation channel Methods of construction and types o"f equipment used Fixisting shorelines Direction of ebb and flood of tide, if applicable C North arrow Graphic scale Mean high and low water lines C Principal dimensions and materials used in construction of stTucture StTuctures (if any) in navigable waters immediately adjacent to the proposed activity, including permit numbers, if known Property lines mid names and addresses of adjacent landooners. (On narrow waterways the property owner on the opposite shore must also be identified.) CROSS SECrION 71-e-a-s-e--s7ow: Mean high Ind law water lines Height of structure above mean high water Principal dimensions of structure LOCATION MAP CiMust be sufficient for field personnel to locate site. Include written directions, if necessary.) C Latitude and longitude, 32 known Waterways and highways labeled Name and distance to local town, com=ity, or other identifying location C Identify map or chart from which map was taken, if applicable C @brth arrow L%TCRT.MT: The Coastal Council realizes that not ever7one possesses the skills of a professional draftsman, but we do feel that anyone can make an adequate drawing with a little effort. The main point is to make sure thacALL of the information on this page appears on the final urawing. SAWLE LOCATION MAP --- F.3 j. I CT E 01S T 0 1 S L A N 0 @7 ritue Edia 5 ITE L2 8 Xto AA-r c-ftzz.,et or-,= or- #wy 7*. I-Age Fl)zsr zi6Hr 0/y7-o Dle-r ZJAD A-r aLAcAQ MA/LSOX. 4crivrry PRjv^7@E: Do<.X 773' E,4y'o OF 20^43. J;17-,F 1.5 All- /V 7 IYA 94.5 ---;7V/V WH f-z FAA,*%,6' HvusZ A -rz' 12 a aze DI AL SAPPLE CROSS- SECTION AND PLAN VIEWS RA -7- 7r .............. i. MWkA/ T AA L@ (D PLAN V1 9@@i 3' w ze scale i. We--+ Ag@icant: William Penn AW01NIINGr PROP= OWNERS: A ivity: Private@Dock Count7: Geargetown 1. Da.te: Ju17 101 1973 (Niames- & Addresses) AMPLE 14 THESE ARE SOME OF THE GUIDELINES THE COASTAL COUNCIL USES IN CONSIDERING YOUR PERMIT APPLICATION. PLEASE ACQUAINT YOURSELF WITH THEM BEFORE COMPLETING YOUR PERMIT APPLICATION. GUIDELINES DOCKS AND PIERS 1) A: dock or pier is a structure built over and/or floating on water and is generally used for the mooring of boats. Docks and piers are the most popular method of gaining access to deep water. Although they are least objectionable from an ecological point of view, docks and piers do sometimes pose navigational problems, restrict public use of the waters and, under certain circumstances, possess potential for creating environmental problems. 2) There are certain standards that should be followed in constructing such faci1ities: a) docks and piers shall not impede navigation or restrict the reasonable public use of waters; b) Docks and piers, shall be constructed in a manner that does not restrict waterflow; C) The size and extension of a dock or pier should be limited to that which is reasonable for the intended use; d) To preclude the adverse effects of shading marsh vegetation, walkways which are built over vegetated marsh and lead to the dock or pier shall not exceed four feet in width (unless the applicant can justify a need for a wider structure) and should be elevated at least three feet above mean high water; e) Dry storage in uplands will be encouraged in preference to moorage in crowded areas; f) Developers of subdivisions, motel,and multiple-family dwellings will be encouraged to develop single, joint-use morrage facilities while their plans are in the development stage; g) Project proposals shall include facilities for the proper handling of litter, waste, refuse, and petroleum products, where applicable; h) Where docks and piers are to be constructed over bottoms under lease by the State for shellfish culture or other mariculture activity, the Council will consider rights of the lessee prior to approval or denial. 16 3 6668 14104 3796 Private. Dock Permit Application. ror ,*.)Outh Carolina Coastal \/va ZZ and N.,'Ae' C! rt a s