Private Single-Family Dock Review Checklist for Environmental Resource Permitting
Project
Waterbody
Check Type Below
Artificial / Private Ownership (MM)
Manmade waterbody or Privately owned
submerged land
Sovereign Submerged Lands or Uncertain of Ownership
Specially designated state lands, Outstanding Florida Waters
(e.g., Indian River Lagoon, Loxahatchee, N. Fork St. Lucie)
State Lands (SL)
Aquatic Preserve (AP)
Proposed Structure
500 Square Feet or less
501-1000 Square Feet
1001-2000 Square Feet
Over 2000 Square Feet
(Exempt for all Waterbodies; Authorization required for AP)
(Exempt for MM, SL), (Permit [NGP/SGP] for AP)
(Exempt for MM), (Permit [NGP/SGP] for SL, AP)
(Exempt for MM), (Permit [SGP] for SL, AP)
Exempt: No Department Permit Required; however, written authorization may be required
NGP:
Noticed General Permit
SGP:
Standard General Permit
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Projects in Artificial Waterbodies complete Part I of the review checklist only
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Projects over State Lands complete Part II, and other sections as indicated
For Projects in Martin, Okeechobee and St. Lucie Counties,
Submit completed Form to:
Department of Environmental Protection
1801 SE Hillmoor Dr.
Suite C-204
Port St. Lucie, FL 34952
Part I ARTIFICIAL WATERBODY CHECKLIST
Adequate information provided (e.g., submerged lands deed from state) to determine private ownership,
non-state lands
Application accurately completed and signed by owner
Vicinity map identifies site, to include lot number
[ Plan View Drawing]
3 copies provided on 8.5 x 11” paper
North Arrow indicated on plans
Shoreline length and width of waterbody shown
Mean High Water Line and absence or presence of Shoreline Vegetation (e.g., mangroves, emergent
vegetation) indicated
Existing/Proposed structures clearly & fully dimensioned
Structure, including mooring pilings, does not extend to greater than 25% of waterbody width
[ Cross-Section View Drawing]
3 copies provided on 8.5 x 11” paper
Existing/Proposed structures fully dimensioned
Elevation of proposed structure indicated referenced to Mean High Water Line
Depth at proposed mooring area(s) shown referenced to Mean Low Water Line
Part II STATE LANDS CHECKLIST
Adequate property ownership information provided
Application accurately completed and signed by owner
Vicinity map identifies site, to include lot number
[ Plan View Drawing]
3 copies provided on 8.5 x 11” paper
North Arrow indicated on plans
Property boundaries shown
Required riparian setbacks from all structures shown for property with greater than 65 feet of shoreline
Shoreline length and width of waterbody shown
Mean High Water Line and absence or presence of Shoreline Vegetation (e.g., mangroves, emergent
vegetation) indicated
Structure, including mooring pilings, does not extend to greater than 25% of waterbody width
Existing/Proposed structures fully dimensioned, including mooring pilings
Proposed Mooring areas, Pilings, and Slips shown
Primary Navigation Channel or direction to center of waterbody identified
[ Cross-Section View Drawing]
3 copies provided on 8.5 x 11” paper
Existing/Proposed structures fully dimensioned
Elevation of proposed structure indicated referenced to Mean High Water Line
Depth at proposed mooring area(s) shown referenced to Mean Low Water Line
Contour of submerged bottom shown
IF THE PROJECT IS IN AN AQUATIC PRESERVE, COMPLETE AP REVIEW SECTION NOW
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Proposed structure 1000 square feet or less, not in AP, REVIEW COMPLETE FOR EXEMPT DOCK
IF THE PROPOSED STRUCTURE >1000 square feet, COMPLETE NGP REVIEW SECTION
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Part III AQUATIC PRESERVE CHECKLIST (follows Part II)
Drawings shall illustrate the following requirements are met
Dock extends no further than 500’ and/or to no further than 20% width of Waterbody
Dock extends to no further than 4 feet depth, as measured at mean low tide
Main access dock no wider than 4 feet
Terminal Platform 160 square feet or less
Size and deepest draft of proposed vessel(s) shown
[ Requirements for areas with significant resources or potential to recruit resources - RPA1 or RPA2 ]
Light penetration afforded- Wood planking maximum 8” wide, spaced at least 1/2” apart
Main access dock and platform elevated to 5 feet above mean high water
25% or less of Terminal Platform shown at lower elevation, if desired, to facilitate access to vessel
Depth and resources at proposed mooring area(s) shown referenced to Mean Low Water Line
1 foot of clearance above the submerged bottom or top of submerged resources provided for deepest draft
of vessel at mean low tide
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Proposed AP structure 500 square feet or less- REVIEW COMPLETE FOR EXEMPT DOCK
IF THE PROPOSED STRUCTURE 2000 square feet or less , COMPLETE NGP REVIEW SECTION
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Part IV NOTICED GENERAL PERMIT CHECKLIST (also complete Parts III and/or Part II)
$100 Permit Fee Submitted with application
Minimum 2 foot depth in mooring area shown, as referenced to mean low water line
Size and deepest draft of proposed vessel(s) shown
Submerged grasses/coral communities documented and illustrated on plans
Terminal platform, mooring area, boat lift/house not proposed over submerged grasses or corals
Access walkway traversing submerged resources elevated to 5’ above mean high water
Access walkway traversing submerged resources 6 feet wide or less (4’ for Aquatic Preserves)
Access walkway traversing submerged resources provided with wooden handrailing to preclude boat mooring
along access
Proposed Structure (sq. ft.) + Preempted Area (sq. ft.) is no greater than Length of Shoreline (feet) x 10 feet
[ 10:1 Rule ]
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Proposed structure 2000 square feet or less- REVIEW COMPLETE FOR NGP DOCK
If your project does not meet these requirements due to site specific conditions or project scope, a
Standard General Permit will be required. Please contact the Department for further information.