Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 391 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES › Chapter 391-5 - HISTORIC PRESERVATION › Subject 391-5-12 - PERMITTING BOAT DOCKS AT HIGH FALLS STATE PARK LAKE › Rule 391-5-12-.02 - Permits for New Docks

Current through Rules and Regulations filed
				through June 27, 2024
(1)
Permits.
All required
				federal, state and local permits are to be obtained by the property
				owner.
(2)
Procedures.
Guidelines and procedures for permits and specifications are available at the
				High Falls State Park office.
(3)
Eligibility.
The owner of any contiguous parcel of private
				property abutting the high water mark of said lake, or the lessee of such
				parcel with the written consent of the owner, hereinafter referred to as the
				lakefront property owner and lessees may apply for a permit for one dock only
				per each single parcel as shown in the county's tax records.
(4)
Term.
A permit shall be
				valid for a period of three years from January 1 of the year the permit is
				issued unless revoked or otherwise terminated in accordance with these rules.
				Upon the expiration of a permit, the permit holder may apply for a renewal
				permit which will be valid for 3 additional years. To foster administrative
				efficiencies, the Director of the Parks Recreation and Historic Sites Division,
				hereinafter referred to as Director, or designee may issue a onetime initial
				permit for less than 3 years; provided, said initial permit shall be pro-rated
				at a rate not to exceed 1/36th per month of the fee
				for a permit as established in
				391-5-12-.02(5).
(5)
Fee.
The fee for the
				issuance or transfer of a permit shall be defined by the Director of Parks not
				to exceed $50.00 per 3 year period.
(6)
Transfer of Permits.
Within
				120 days of the death of a permit holder, the termination of a lease of a
				permit holder or sale of lakefront parcel with a permitted dock, the successor
				in interest to such property or leasehold must apply for a transfer of the
				permit for the remainder of its unexpired term. Failure to comply with this
				requirement may result in the revocation of the permit.
(7)
Application.
The Director of
				the Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites Division shall establish procedures
				for obtaining permits. The High Falls State Park Manager shall make available
				to lakefront property owners and lessees upon request copies of procedures and
				forms for obtaining permits. All required permits or licenses (Erosion and
				Sedimentation Act, 391-3-7 and any other applicable state, Federal or local
				ordinance) must be obtained by the applicant and attached to the application.
				Upon receipt of a completed application, the Director or designee shall issue
				or deny the issuance of the permit within a thirty-day period.
(8)
Revocation.
The Department
				of Natural Resources may revoke any permit for failure or refusal to comply
				with these rules or the specific conditions and requirements of the permit and
				seek civil penalties under O.C.G.A.
				12-3-11 which carries a fine of
				$1,000.00.
(9)
Conditions,
				restrictions, and requirements for the continuation of permits.
(a) The permit holder shall, at all times
				hereunder, operate and maintain said facilities:
1. In a safe condition which includes, but is
				not limited to, keeping walkways (if any), handrails (if any), decking,
				bracing, and pilings in good condition, replacing as necessary to assure safe
				use.
2. In a presentable condition,
				which includes, but is not limited to, refraining from storing anything on the
				facility, removing regularly any visible trash or litter from the facility and,
				if the facility is painted, maintaining its paint in good condition. All loose
				or unsecured items shall be removed form the facility on a daily
				basis.