Standard Design Stipulations for Small-scale Residential Docks

1. The proposed dock structures shall be subject to the review and approval of the DEP Waterways Regulatory Program and/or the local Harbormaster. Prior to the commencement of work, the applicant shall submit a copy of the Waterways License or Harbormaster annual permit to the Commission. If the annual permit procedure is followed, the applicant shall submit a copy of the permit to the Commission each year.
   
   
2. The final method and location for securing the system to the lot, such as a concrete pad, shall be determined in the field prior to installation with final approval to be granted by a Conservation Department Official.
   
   
3. No vegetation pruning shall take place on the site for the installation of the dock system without the prior review and approval of a Conservation Department Official. At no time shall any trees be cut down for the installation of the system.
   
   
4. A ramp, or similar system, shall be used to access the floats from the land to avoid impacts to the bank and the littoral shelf.
   
   
5. All floats, ramps, and other seasonal structures shall be removed from the river from October 15th to April 1st and stored in an upland location.
   
   
6. No creosote or other chemical coating of the structures shall be allowed.
   
   
7. Deck spacing on the docks shall be a minimum of ¾" between boards to allow for light penetration to the land under the dock structures.
   
   
8. Boats shall not be fueled on site. The dock system shall not be used as a commercial boating facility.
   
   
9. The total area of bottom-anchored floats shall not exceed 400sf.
   
   
10. The dock sections shall be constructed with float stops or "feet" on their bottom-side corners to prevent them from lying on the land under the dock during periods of low flow.
    
    
11. Installation of the floats shall be from the water, not from the land.
    
    
12. Following the installation of the system, the applicant shall contact the Haverhill Conservation Department to schedule a site inspection for compliance with these stipulations.
    
    
13. It is suggested that the applicant maintain a minimum offset of 25' from his lines of riparian rights with the proposed dock system. Should less than a 25' offset be desired or necessary, then it is suggested that the applicant consult with the abutting landowner to determine the potential for future dock/boating conflicts.
    
    
14. Should the Conservation Commission develop a policy requiring the recording of a deed covenant outlining these stipulations and/or any other stipulations also relevant to the project, then the applicant shall appropriately record said document within the property's chain of title.