Section 571.16.7. Class III permits for nonstandard private docks.

All private docks that are not authorized by Class I or Class II permits shall require a Class III dock permit. In determining whether to issue a Class III permit for a private dock or to condition the permit by denying an application in part, the department shall apply the following criteria:

       16.7(1) A Class III private dock permit shall require docks or hoists to be in compliance with requirements in 16.3(461A,462A), except as provided in 16.9(461A,462A) and 16.10(461A,462A).

       16.7(2) An individual private dock on a natural lake may be permitted by a Class III permit to extend 100 feet from the water’s edge or far enough so that the outer 80 feet of the dock is in 3 feet of water when the dock is installed. These lengths shall be measured from the water’s edge when the dock is installed. If the water level declines after installation, additional segments may be installed during the season as needed to maintain 80 feet of dock in 3 feet of water, up to a maximum length of 300 feet from the water’s edge. The maximum permitted length of an individual private dock on an artificial lake or river is the lesser of 50 feet from the water’s edge or one-fourth of the width of the waterway measured from the water’s edge at normal water levels. The width of an “L” or “T” segment at the outer end of a dock shall be included in measuring the length of the dock.

       16.7(3) The maximum number of hoists authorized by a Class III permit for an individual private dock is one hoist for every 10 feet of shoreline.

       16.7(4) A Class III permit for an individual private dock on a natural lake shall not authorize “L” or “T” segments containing more than a total of 240 square feet including the area of the adjoining parts of the main dock.

       16.7(5) An individual private dock may be exempted by permit condition from the winter removal requirement in appropriate circumstances under criteria in 16.18(461A,462A).