What are the current regulations for piers and bulkheads?
The standards for new or substantially rebuilt moorage were updated with an eye to compliance with the state guidelines and to align more closely with other regulatory agencies such as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the state Department of Fish and Wildlife. Adoption of these standards recognized the need to create a smooth permitting path for property owners when multiple regulatory agencies were involved. These standards control the size, length, amount of overwater coverage, location of ells and construction specifications for residential and commercial piers. Most of the standards are aimed at making a pier more fish- and habitat-friendly. The rules also contain required mitigation measures for new or expanded moorage facilities.
