Iowa Admin. Code r. 571-16.27

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 11, December 11, 2024

Rule 571-16.27 - [Effective until 6/5/2024] Standard requirements for dock management area docks

Docks in dock management areas shall conform to the following requirements:

(1)Occupancy of docks. At least two residences shall share a dock. The department may require that more residences share a dock if there is a waiting list including people in the first or second priority categories established in 16.26(461A). A maximum of six residences shall share a dock.

(2)Spacing and alignment. Dock sites where feasible shall be at least 50 feet apart.

(3)Dimensions.

a. Length A dock may extend the greater of 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 up to amaximum of 300 feet, but the dock shall be no longer than the length for which the applicant provides justification, and the length shall be stated in the permit.

b. Width. Docks shall be at least 4 feet wide and no more than 6 feet wide.

(4)Configuration.

a. "L " or "T" segments. A dock shall have no more than one "L" or "T" segment. The total length of the "L" or "T" segment facing opposite from shore shall not be greater than 20 feet including the width of the dock. The total area of the "L" or "T" segment shall not exceed 200 square feet. That part of the main dock forming the center of a "T" segment or an extension of an "L" segment shall be included in measuring the area of the "T" or "L" segment. A smaller platform size limit may be required at locations specified by the department as having limited available space.

b. Catwalks. Catwalks shall be at least 2 feet wide and considered as part of the dock. The length limit for an "L" or "T" segment stated in paragraph "a" shall be applicable to each catwalk. A catwalk shall not extend beyond the width of the hoist.

c. Hoists. A hoist or other boat storage structure shall not be placed adjacent to any "L" or "T" segment of a dock or adjacent to any other part of a dock that is more than 6 feet wide. The hoist shall not exceed 10 feet in width at locations specified by the department as having limited available space.

(5)Exceptions for certain dock management areas. Notwithstanding other provisions in this rule, in artificially constructed lagoon or harbor areas, the configuration and dimensions of the docks, catwalks and hoists shall be determined by the department on an individual basis, taking into consideration the physical characteristics of the area, the mooring pattern of boats and public safety. Except at Lake Macbride, the Clear Lake Harbourage and Shorewood Hills, and Lake Odessa, a maximum of two residences, each in accordance with 16.26(461A), shall share a single dock site.

(6)Display of dock management area sign, DMA name and dock site number The end of the dock facing the water shall be marked with the DMA name and dock number as assigned by the department. Each hoist shall also be marked with the hoist assignee's last name and dock site number in two-inch block letters on one of the upright poles. The dock site permittee shall be responsible for installing and maintaining a sign provided by DNR at the landward entrance to the dock. The sign shall state that the dock is privately constructed; it shall include a caution to members of the public with the statement "use at your own risk"; and it shall include the statement "no diving" with a drawing of a diver over which is superimposed the universal no symbol (a circle with a diagonal slash through it).

(7)Other requirements. Standard requirements foimd in 16.3(461A,462A) shall apply to all docks in a dock management area except requirements relating to property line offsets and display of information.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 571-16.27