New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules
Env - Department of Environmental Services
Subtitle Env-Wt - Wetlands Programs
Chapter Env-Wt 500 - PROJECT-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
Part Env-Wt 513 - DOCKING STRUCTURES AND ACCESSORY DOCKING STRUCTURES
Section Env-Wt 513.03 - Approval Criteria for Docking Structures

Universal Citation: NH Admin Rules Env-Wt 513.03

Current through Register No. 13, March 27, 2025

In addition to meeting the applicable approval criteria in Env-Wt 300, the department shall not approve an application for the construction or modification of any docking structure or accessory docking structure, unless the applicant demonstrates that the following criteria are met:

(a) The structure will not unreasonably affect the following:

(1) The ability of abutting owners to use and enjoy their properties; or

(2) The public's right to navigation, passage, and use of the resource for commerce and recreation;

(b) The structure has been designed, located, and configured to avoid impacts to water quality, aquatic vegetation, and wildlife and finfish habitat;

(c) The structure will not adversely affect shoreline stability; and

(d) The type of construction proposed is the least intrusive upon the public trust that will ensure safe docking on the frontage.

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