Permits
The Process Explained.
The permitting process can seem daunting and lengthy; however, with hundreds of successful permits achieved, Northeast Dock and Barge has the knowledge necessary to transform your concept into reality meeting all required criteria.
The Process Explained.
The permitting process can seem daunting and lengthy; however, with hundreds of successful permits achieved, Northeast Dock and Barge has the knowledge necessary to transform your concept into reality meeting all required criteria.
All projects in New Hampshire must be reviewed by the New Hampshire Wetlands Bureau of the Department of Environmental Services, which has been charged by the legislature with protecting the State's submerged lands and wetlands from despoliation and unregulated alteration (RSA 482-A).
A Wetlands permit is required to excavate, remove material, fill, or build a structure in or on the bank of any surface waters or wetlands in the state. Surface waters include lakes, rivers, brooks and perennial or seasonal streams, but exclude sheet runoff in the absence of a defined channel or wetland vegetation. Projects that significantly expose raw earth may require an Alteration of Terrain permit.
Included here are new seasonal docking structures that are removed during the winter. The general rule is: if you have less than 100 feet of frontage, a 6’ x 30’ dock is permitted; with 100 feet or more of frontage, a 6’ x 40’ dock is permitted. If a concrete pad will be installed, you must apply for a Minimum Impact Permit
This permit is generally required when making repairs to an existing docking structure (i.e., crib dock or pile driven dock repair).
This permit is needed when constructing a perched beach or installing a seasonal dock with a concrete pad.
This permit is needed when creating a new docking structure. It is also required when performing maintenance on breakwaters or when dredging.