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 513.17 - Frontage Requirements for Public or Commercial Docking Structures
Current through Register No. 13, March 27, 2025
(a) The frontage standards established in this section for public and commercial docking structures and marinas shall be for the purpose of minimizing congestion, improving public safety and navigation, protecting neighboring property values, providing sufficient area for construction of docking structures, providing adequate area for boat maneuvering, and protecting health, safety, and general welfare.
(b) Subject to (c) and (d), below, to support a public or commercial docking structure or a marina, the subject property shall have 25 feet of contiguous shoreline per boat slip.
(c) If the applicant wishes to have more than one boat slip per 25 feet of frontage, the applicant shall request a waiver in accordance with Env-Wt 203 that includes documentation that:
(d) If the department determines that allowing one slip per 25 feet of contiguous frontage would pose a navigational hazard, based on the configuration of the shoreline or the proximity of other waterfront uses, or both, the department shall authorize fewer slips.
