We, the Board of Trustees of the Town of Southampton, have accepted
a tremendous responsibility as the stewards and managers of Southampton's
waters and the products of Southampton's waters. In the face of population
growth, increasing land values, growing financial pressures and the
attraction by both residential and commercial development along Southampton's
waterfront, the Board of Trustees must now develop a strategy and
management plan for Southampton's waterfront and coastal areas. The
following draft proposal targets access areas, docking facilities
(both residential and commercial), coastal and fresh water management
and protection areas. The task, which will not be easy, is to initiate
and enact legislation, which will both protect Southampton's natural
resources and shorefront while maintaining Southampton citizens' rights
of ownership of the property owner.
The Board of Trustees should follow and extend the general policy
of zoning of the Town of Southampton by adopting legislation which
is consistent with a "hamlet" approach. By this approach, it is intended
to explore and concentrate marina and docking facilities within the
Town of Southampton where the upland zoning permits this activity
and development. Residential areas should not be subject to any further
commercialized use or development along Southampton's waterfront.
Commercial areas should accommodate affordable marinas and/or mooring
areas, which can accommodate commercial boats (which typically are
over 30 feet long), suitable "haul out" areas and dock space for storage.
Mooring areas should be considered and/or reevaluated to ensure that
all moorings are being property utilized and that future mooring fields
are considered to accommodate any future demand.
[7/7/2010 meeting]
The Trustees will allow lifts and floats for personal watercrafts.
Because a personal watercraft can't be docked as other boats, there
are special concerns, especially the corrosion problem.
A. An
application must be filed with the Trustees' office for each float/lift/hoist.
B. Copy
of personal watercraft registration and proof of residency must be
submitted with application.
C. If
a personal watercraft float/lift/hoist is to be attached to an existing
dock or bulkhead, a copy of the dock or bulkhead permit must be included
with the application.
D. Location.
A personal watercraft float/lift/hoist must be attached as close to
the dock at the seaward end as possible but not extending past the
seaward end. (A drawing showing the location of the float/lift/hoist
must be included with the application.)
E. An
application fee of $250 will be charged for original processing and
must be submitted each time a permit is renewed.
F. The
float/lift/hoist with the personal watercraft attached must not extend
over the ten-foot setback from the extended property lines.
G. Each
application for a personal watercraft float/lift/hoist will be reviewed
by the Trustees.
H. The
maximum size of a single personal watercraft float will be six feet
by 14 feet. (No doubles allowed.)
I. Personal
watercraft floats will be considered part of the personal watercraft.
J. Personal
watercraft float/lift/hoists are limited to two at any residential
dock. (The two- boat limit includes personal watercraft and remains
in effect.)
K. Personal
watercraft floats need at least 18 inches of water at MLW or a hoist/lift
will be required at the site.
L. Use
of personal watercraft float/lift/hoists is seasonal in nature and
may not have the PWC on it year-round, only between April 1 and December
1.
M. Each
float/lift/hoist is limited to one personal watercraft only. Floats
may not be combined.
N. Personal
watercraft float/lift/hoists permitted under this permit must be attached
to the dock or bulkhead.
O. Permits
must be renewed every three years.
P. Float/lift/hoists
must have the Trustee permit number and the PWC registration number
in easy view, using a contrasting color. (You may use a display plate
or plaque for this, if desired.)