Dock shall be designed using the following specifications:
A. Category I (Commercial):
(1)
Maximum pile diameter: 10 inches.
(2)
Maximum width of fixed dock: six feet.
(3)
Maximum height of dock above high water: three feet.
B. Category II (Residential):
(1)
Maximum pile diameter: eight inches.
(2)
Maximum width of fixed dock: four feet.
(3)
Maximum height to top of deck above high water: 26 inches.
(4)
Maximum width of floating dock: six feet.
(5)
One dock per residential lot.
C. Category III (Residential):
(1)
Maximum post size: four inches by six inches.
(2)
Maximum width of fixed dock: four feet.
(3)
Maximum height to top of deck above high water: 26 inches.
(4)
Maximum width of floating dock: six feet.
(5)
One dock per residential lot.
D. Category IV (Residential):
(1)
Floating docks: six feet by 20 feet.
(2)
Maximum catwalk width: four feet.
(3)
Maximum diameter posts to secure float: four inches by six inches.
(4)
One dock per residential lot.
[Amended 10-3-2016]
Notwithstanding the foregoing restrictions listed in Article
VII, § 52 herein, the following pier line lengths shall apply unless there already exists an established pier line that is contrary:
A. Mecox Bay and connecting bodies of water: Docks, including floating
docks, are not to exceed 50 feet in length measured from the average
high-water line in Mecox Bay and connecting bodies of water; except
that in the area of Mecox Bay known as Burnett's Cove beginning at
the property known as 1025 Flying Point Road, Water Mill (SCTM: 900-178-2-18)
and ending at the property known as 33 Burnett's Cove Road, Water
Mill (SCTM: 900-179-1-2), the docks, including floating docks, are
not to exceed 65 feet in length as measured from the edge of the vegetated
shoreline.
[Amended 3-5-2018]
B. Davis Creek: Docks may not extend more than 40 feet into David Creek.
C. Kellis Pond: Docks may not extend more than 10 feet into Kellis Pond.
D. North Sea Harbor. Docks, including floating docks, are not to exceed
60 feet in length from the average high-water line into North Sea
Harbor.
E. Quantuck Bay: Docks, including floating docks, are not to exceed
50 feet in length from the average high-water line into Quantuck Bay.
F. Sag Harbor Cove: Docks, including floating docks, are not to exceed
75 feet in length measured from the average high-water line into Sag
Harbor Cove from the outer boundary lines of SCTM No. 0900-009-03-055.1
to SCTM No. 0900-008-01-024 inclusive of the properties on Seal Island.
All other docks, including floating docks, are not to exceed 60 feet
in length measured from the average high-water line into Sag Harbor
Cove.
[Amended 9-20-2021 by Res. No. 2021-228]
G. Shinnecock Bay: Docks, including floating docks, are not to exceed
135 feet in length measured from the average high-water line in Shinnecock
Bay, from the Coast Guard Station to Cormorant Point and then Argonne
Road East.
H. Moriches Bay: Docks, including floating docks, are not to exceed
125 feet in length measured from a point in Moriches Bay beginning
at the most westerly point of Oneck Lane heading easterly to the Oneck
drain existing on the SCTM No. 0905-10-3-33.
[Amended 1-14-2019]
Construction of catwalks, stairs and elevated walkways shall
utilize construction methods as unobtrusive as possible.
A. Catwalks, stairs and elevated walkways shall be built three feet
above the existing grade and shall be constructed using 60% light-penetrating
decking, unless otherwise stipulated by a majority of the Trustees
on a case-by-case basis.
B. Any handrails shall be of minimum specifications to allow for safety
standards accepted by the Town Building Department.
C. The maximum overall width of any catwalk, stairs or elevated walkway
is not to exceed four feet. This maximum overall width of four feet
is to include the whole structure, including all decking, posts, pilings,
handrails and cap rails.
D. Posts and/or pilings shall not exceed eight feet on center and girder
beams shall not exceed two inches by eight inches in width and height.
Structures in freshwater bodies:
A. Absolutely/no CCA, ACQ, creosote or any other treated lumber shall
be used in any freshwater body.
B. Only fixed docks will be allowed in freshwater ponds and lakes.
C. Permitted swim floats shall not exceed eight feet by eight feet and
are seasonal in nature. They must be removed from the water during
the winter season, December 1 through April 1.
D. Dock posts shall not exceed six inches by six inches in diameter.
E. Widths of docks (fixed and swim floats):
(1)
Elevated fixed dock: maximum two feet above average water level;
maximum four feet in width.
(2)
Floating swim floats: maximum six feet in width.