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 518 - OTHER WATER-RELATED NON-DOCKING STRUCTURES
Section Env-Wt 518.06 - Design Requirements for Boat Launches
Current through Register No. 13, March 27, 2025
In addition to meeting applicable design requirements established in Env-Wt 300, the following design requirements shall apply to a project to construct a boat launch:
(a) Subject to (b) and (c), below, in order to minimize congestion, improve navigation, protect neighboring property values, provide adequate area for boat maneuvering, and protect public health, safety, and general welfare, the point of access to the surface water shall be at least 50 feet from each abutting property line;
(b) An applicant may request approval of a smaller set-back if:
(c) If the property line is not perpendicular to the shoreline, the set-back shall not apply to the imaginary extension of the property line over the surface water;
(d) Boat launches shall be designed such that stormwater is diverted away from the ramp surface;
(e) Launch surfaces shall be of durable material that is resistant to erosion and corrosion; and
(f) Launch surfaces used for launching of trailered, motorized watercraft shall extend a sufficient distance into the waterbody to prevent scouring of the bed of the surface water from power loading of watercraft.