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.)