N.J. Admin. Code § 7:7-4.4

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 19, October 7, 2024

Section 7:7-4.4 - Permit-by-rule 4 - construction of nonresidential docks, piers, boat ramps, and decks located landward of mean high water line

(a) This permit-by-rule authorizes the construction of nonresidential docks, piers, and boat ramps located landward of the mean high water line, provided that a waterfront development permit has been obtained for the construction waterward of the mean high water line.

(b) The structure shall meet the following requirements:

1. The width of the structure landward of the mean high water line shall not exceed the width of the structure waterward of the mean high water line; and

2. For docks and piers, the width of the structure over wetlands shall not exceed six feet and the height of the structure shall be a minimum of four feet.

(c) This non permit-by-rule also authorizes the construction of a nonresidential deck located landward of the mean high water line, provided:

1. The deck is not located on a beach, dune, or wetland;

2. The construction does not require clearing of forest vegetation; and

3. The deck does not exceed a footprint area of 400 square feet.

(d) This permit-by-rule does not authorize a boat ramp located within wetlands.

(e) The waterfront development permit for the construction waterward of the mean high water line may include additional conditions (including, but not limited to, public access to the waterfront) on the upland construction to ensure compliance with this chapter.

N.J. Admin. Code § 7:7-4.4

Renumbered from 7:7-7.2(a)(5) by 47 N.J.R. 1392(a), effective 7/6/2015