Ala. Admin. Code r. 160-X-6-.02

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 10, July 31, 2024

Section 160-X-6-.02 - Procedure For Obtaining Approval

(1) All facilities and permissible improvements must be approved by BCDA in writing prior to construction. The following steps will be taken to determine if the request can be approved:

(a) The applicant will submit detailed plans of the proposed construction to BCDA for review and approval.

(b) BCDA staff will determine whether the proposed improvement is consistent with BCDA development standards (160-X-6-.01 ).

(c) BCDA will coordinate the acceptable plans with TVA and/or the Corps of Engineers as appropriate.

(d) Upon approval of plans, the applicant shall then execute a water use facility permit and/or BCDA Land Use License and remit the annual fee prior to commencement of construction.

(e) Annual fees will be based upon BCDA's current rate schedule.

(2) Private Noncommercial Water Use Facilities and Improvements on Managed Lands Fronting BCDA Developed Subdivisions. In addition to the items listed in Paragraph (1) of this section, the following items may be constructed or installed in the reservoir and/or on the managed land above the Normal Summer Pool Level (See Table A) fronting BCDA Developed Subdivisions upon approval by BCDA and issuance of a BCDA Water Use Facility permit and/or a BCDA Land Use License.

(a) Boat Launching Ramps.

1. Launching ramps shall not extend more than five (5) feet below normal summer pool elevation (See Table A). The maximum width of a launching ramp shall be 12 feet.

2. The minimum slope shall be 10 percent.

3. Launching ramps will be permitted only at locations where natural ground conditions meet minimum slope requirements.

4. Only one launching ramp or marine railway may be constructed per lot.

(b) Marine Railways.

1. Marine Railways shall not extend more than five (5) feet below normal summer pool elevation (See Table A) and shall not protrude more than fifty (50) feet into the reservoir at normal summer pool level (See Table A).

2. Marine railways shall be securely anchored to the land and reservoir bottom.

3. Top of rail shall not extend more than one (1) foot above the natural lake bottom.

4. Only one Marine Railway or Launching Ramp may be constructed per lot.

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Ala. Admin. Code r. 160-X-6-.02

Filed November 17, 1981. Amended: Filed January 10, 1986.

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 33-15-1, et seq.