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Subpart 646-1 Docks, Wharfs, Moorings and Marinas - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation
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Subpart 646-1 Docks, Wharfs, Moorings and Marinas
§646-1.1 Docks, Wharfs and Moorings
(b) Annual registration. Each dock, wharf and mooring shall, on or before April 1st of each year, be registered with the commission on such forms as the commission may prescribe. Such forms shall include certification by the owner or operator of the number of vessels to be berthed at the facility and the names of the owners thereof, including the vessels that will be registered to the owner or the owner's immediate family, and the vessels that will be registered to other persons.
(i) no dock or wharf may extend offshore for more than 40 feet beyond the mean low-water mark where the wharf intersects the mean low-water mark;
(ii) in streams, no dock or wharf may extend more than 20 percent of the width of the stream at the point of construction; and
(4) The maximum surface area of any dock or wharf shall be 700 square feet, including any walkway. For the purpose of computing the maximum surface area, no portion of the structure shall be included within the computation which extends upland of the mean high-water mark, and the minimum allowable width of any dock, wharf, pier, lateral projection or finger shall be two feet.
(6) The maximum width of any dock or wharf, including all lateral projections, shall be 40 feet.
(i) 45 to 65 feet of lakefront--one dock or wharf constructed as a straight pier (a minimum of 45 feet is required for the construction of a wharf);
(ii) 66 to 150 feet of lakefront--one dock or wharf constructed as a straight pier, T, L or U-shaped, plus one mooring;
(iii) 151 to 250 feet of lakefront--two docks or wharfs constructed in any combination of straight pier, T, F, L or U-shaped, or one E-shaped wharf, plus two moorings;
(iv) 251 to 500 feet of lakefront--three docks or wharfs constructed of any combination of straight pier, T, L, U or F-shaped, or two E-shaped wharfs, plus three moorings; or
(v) 501 or more feet of lakefront--four docks or wharfs constructed as a straight pier, T, F, E, L or U-shaped wharf, plus four moorings, and one additional dock or wharf plus one additional mooring for each additional 150 feet of lakefront.
In determining the maximum number of permitted docks, wharfs or moorings, the commission may review any subdivision of land created on or after the effective date of these regulations [June 3, 1988] which involved the lot or parcel in issue to determine the maximum number of docks, wharfs or moorings permitted and base such number upon the total footage of lakefront prior to the subdivision.
(8) No structure shall be constructed on a dock, wharf or mooring which exceeds 16 feet in height above the mean high-water mark and which is not in compliance with local zoning.
(11) Every dock or wharf constructed shall have a minimum setback of 20 feet from the adjacent property line extended into the lake on the same axis as the property line runs onshore where it meets the lake, or at a right angle to the mean high-water mark, whichever results in the greater setback. This provision shall control over the provisions of section 646-1.4(k) of this Subpart.
(12) Moorings shall be placed so that vessels moored to them, at the full swing of their mooring or anchor line, will be no closer than 20 feet to the projection of the property lines extended into the lake along the axis of the property lines as they intersect the lake, or a line extended at a right angle to the mean high-water mark, whichever results in the greater setback. Moorings shall not be placed so that the full swing of the vessel extends more than 100 feet offshore from the mean high-water mark.
§646-1.2 Class A Marinas
In addition to the requirements of other sections of this Subpart, all Class A marinas servicing the waters of Lake George shall comply with the following:
(3) Permits issued pursuant to section 646-1.2(a)(1) of this Title may be issued only to the owner of the facility or in the alternative to a lessee of the facility and shall authorize activities and uses at that facility. A permit may not be relocated to other facilities unless a permit for the different facility has been issued by the commission. Marina permits will be modified to reflect a sale or transfer of the facility to another owner subject to a determination by the commission that the facility is in accordance with the requirements of this Subpart and permits issued in accordance with this Subpart. Lakefront marina facilities at separate locations under common ownership shall require separate permits pursuant to section 646-1.2(a)(1) of this Title.
(4) Special Permits. A special permit is a permit granted, by the Commission to operate any new recreational activity as defined in section 646-2.3(a)(1) of this Title or the recreational activities or uses contained in section 646-1.4 of this Subpart. Special permits are not transferrable to another location and shall not be leased or transferred to another location, facility or operator.
(ii) facilities for the disposal of waste from portable marine toilets, or proven access to such facilities, for use by vessels which use the services of the Class A marina.Such facilities shall be designed, installed, operated and maintained to prevent the discharge of contaminants from marine toilets to the waters of the park or the ground from which they may flow into the waters of the park. For the purposes of this paragraph, vessels using the services of the Class A marina shall include vessels which moor, dock or are quick launched by the marina. Written proof of access to disposal facilities for a period equal to the life of the permit shall be required. Off-site facilities must be located within a reasonable distance from the Class A marina.
(9) All Class A marina owners or operators engaged in the rental of personal watercraft (PWC) as that term is defined in section 646-2.3(a)(3) of this Title upon the waters of Lake George shall in addition to the regulations governing PWC contained in Subpart 646-2 of this Title comply with the following regulations:
(i) The owner or operator of a PWC shall ensure that prior to operation all users of PWC have read the rules and regulations governing their operation as contained in this Subpart, as well as Subpart 646-2 of this Title. All users shall sign a form prepared by the owner or operator that indicates the user has read said rules and regulations. The owner or operator shall maintain written records that the above requirements have been complied with. The records are subject to inspection by the commissioner upon reasonable notice.
(iii) A fleet or group shall not consist of more than six PWC. The tour guide shall guide the operations and behavior of the fleet or group. The tour guide shall not be in charge of more than one fleet or group at any time.
§646-1.3 Class B Marinas
In addition to the requirements of other sections of this Subpart, Class B marinas located on the waters of Lake George shall comply with the following:
(1) a restroom, including a toilet, for use by customers, which shall be available at all times from May 1st to October 31st of each year;
(4) adequate facilities, or proven access to such facilities, for the disposal of sanitary waste from vessels and waste from portable marine toilets in accordance with the requirements of section 646-1.2(b)(7) of this Subpart, or vessels with such facilities shall be prohibited at the facility. Written proof of access to disposal facilities for the period of annual registration shall be required. Off-site facilities must be located within a reasonable distance from the site of the Class B marina.
(c) The failure to register a Class B marina or the failure to provide the services required by subdivision (b) of this section shall be a violation of this Subpart.
(f) Upon receipt of such an order, the owner may either comply with the same, or request a hearing in accordance with the procedure specified in section 645-5.10(c) of this Title, which shall be held and determined in accordance with subdivisions (d) and (e) of such section.
§646-1.4 Special Permits for Recreational Uses
(a) New recreational activities. No person shall operate or engage in any new recreational activity as defined in section 646-2.3(a)(1) of this Title or recreational use without first obtaining a special permit from the commission pursuant to this Subpart.
(1) No person, except for a gratutitous guest, shall berth a seaplane or use any dock, wharf, mooring or ramp, or any other facility for the berthing of a seaplane without having first obtained a special permit from the commission. When issued, a special permit shall be issued to the person owning the seaplane. Special permits issued pursuant to this section are not transferrable. Discontinuation of the authorized use for a period of one year of more shall result in expiration of the special permit.
(2) A special permit pursuant to this section shall be granted upon timely application and payment of any application fees, to any person owning a dock, wharf or berthing facility, mooring or ramp which has been in continual use for the berthing of a seaplane prior to the effective date of these regulations except that such permit shall be conditioned on, and each such seaplane owner shall conform with, the provisions of paragraph (1) of this subdivision.
(1) No person shall use or operate a parasail on the waters of Lake George without first having obtained a special permit from the commission. Special permits issued pursuant to this section are not transferable. Discontinuation of the use or operation of any parasail for a period of one year or more shall result in expiration of the special permit.
(2) Whenever a parasailing operation and the facility where the parasailing operation is berthed and maintained are held in common ownership with the facilities of a Class A marina, the special permit required herein will be merged with approvals pursuant to section 646-1.2 of this Subpart and only one application to the commission shall be required.
(3) Existing parasail and parasail operations. The owner of any parasail or the owner of any parasail business in continuous operation prior to the effective date of these regulations and registered with the commission pursuant to Subpart 646-2 of this Title shall, upon timely filing of application and payment of any application fees, be granted a special permit subject to the requirements set forth in sections 646-1.2 and 646-1.5 of this Subpart.
(i) Each parasail operator shall be limited to a maximum of two take-off and landing craft and three parasails in the air at any one time.
(iv) Parasails shall be operated only between the hours of 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. or sunset whichever is earlier.
(v) Parasails shall not be in flight within 500 feet of shore.
(i) Each operator shall maintain a crew of at least two, including a pilot and an observer on the tow craft at all times during operation. The observer on the tow craft must be at least 16 years of age. The observer must maintain visual contact with the parasail at all times while the parasail is in the air.
(ii) Drivers. All drivers of tow craft must pass the New York State written pilot-engineer examination. In addition, with the exception of pilots engaged, participating or employed in parasail operation upon the waters of Lake George prior to July 1, 1990, all pilots must log a minimum of 50 hours actual driving time accompanied by a qualified and experienced pilot. A pilot is qualified and experienced if the pilot has logged at least 200 hours of actual driving time or operated a tow craft for two full seasons on Lake George.
(iii) Raft crew members. There shall be a crew of at least two, including the driver on the raft at all times. With the exception of raft crew members engaged, participating or employed in parasailing activities upon the waters of Lake George prior to July 1, 1990 all raft crew members must log a minimum of 10 hours actual working time on Lake George with a qualified and experienced crew member present on the raft. A crew member is qualified and experienced if the crew member has 100 hours of actual crew tie or has participated in a crew at least one full season on Lake George.
(i) Any parasail which contains a rip, hole, damaged line, or damaged or inoperable hardware must be immediately withdrawn form service until repaired.
(iii) All parasails, accompanying apparatus and equipment shall be inspected by the owner or operator prior to use, on a daily basis. Written records of the inspections shall be maintained by the owner or operator and made available to the commissioner for review upon reasonable notice.
(7) Accidents. Accidents involving parasails shall be reported in writing by the owner or operator to the commission within 48 hours after such accident.
(1) No person shall construct or operate a tour boat on the waters of Lake George without first obtaining a special permit pursuant to this section. A special permit shall be granted for any tour boat which was placed into service on Lake George prior to the effective date of these regulations. Special permits shall be issued for a term not to exceed five years. Special permits are subject to the requiements set forth in sections 646-1.2 and 646- 1.5 of this Subpart.
(iii) No tour boat shall by use of loud speakers, live music or other sound producing machines or equipment, except a horn, exceed a sound level of 86 db as measured at 50 feet from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. or sunset whichever is earlier of 72 db as measured from any point upland of the mean high-water mark from 7 p.m. or sunset whichever is earlier and 8 a.m.
(iv) Tour boat operators shall take all necessary steps to prevent any litter or debris from being thrown or discharged from the vessel and shall announce the prohibition contained in ECL, section 17-1711 against littering in Lake George by loud speaker at the beginning of each tour. Each tour boat shall be equipped with an adequate number of covered receptacles.
(vii) Whenever a tour boat and the facility where it is berthed are held in common ownership with the facilities of a Class A marina, the special permit required herein will be merged with approvals pursuant to section 646-1.2 of this Subpart and only one application to the commission shall be required.
§646-1.5 General Provisions Applicable to Special Permits
§646-1.6 Miscellaneous provisions
(j) No permit shall be issued under sections 646-1.1 and 646-1.2 of this Subpart, and no facility shall be registered under section 646-1.3 of this Subpart unless the applicant demonstrates that the requirements of those sections have been complied with. If, during the life of the registration or permit the dock, wharf or mooring, or marina, ceases to meet the requirements of this Subpart, the registration or permit shall be subject to immediate revocation and the owner or operator shall be subject to the imposition of a fine for each day until the violation is corrected.
(m) The construction of a dock, wharf or mooring may also require a permit from other agencies, including the following: the department; the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; in certain locations, a wetlands permit or a land use permit from the APA; and/or municipal zoning approval.
§646-1.7 Exemptions
The permit application requirements of this Subpart shall not be applicable to the State, including agencies of the State, or any municipality acting in a governmental capacity.