HomeMy WebLinkAboutDEPT OF ARMY CORP ENGINEERS AUTHORIZATIONDEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
JACKSONVILLE DISTRICT CORPS OF ENGINEERS
4400 PGA BOULEVARD, SUITE 500
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL 33410
REPLY TO September 17, 2018
ATTENTION OF
RECEIVED
]ulatory Division
ith Permits Branch OCT 15 2018
m Beach Gardens Permits Section
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J-2018-02378(RGP-VEK) Pest. Lucie counmitting ty
S' ott Harala
825 N. MilitaryTrail
Suite 101 B
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
Mr. Harala:
dui county
Your application for a Department of the Army permit received on August 9, 2018,
h s been assigned number SAJ-2018-02378 (RGP-VEK). A review of the information
and drawings provided shows the proposed work is the installation of a 940 square foot
dock and two uncovered boat lifts. The project would affect waters of the United States
associated with the St. Lucie River at 3034 NW Radcliffe Way, in Section 25, Township
37 South, Range 40 East, Palm City, St. Lucie County, Florida .
Your project, as depicted on the enclosed drawings, is authorized by Regional
General Permit (GP) SAJ-20. This authorization is valid untiMarch2�7 202 lease
access the Corps' Jacksonville District Regulatory Division Internet page to view the
special and general conditions for SAJ-20, which apply specifically to this authorization.
The Internet URL address is:
http://www.saj.usace.army.mil/Missions/Regulatory.aspx
Please be aware this Internet address is case sensitive; and, you will need to enter it
exactly as it appears above. Once there you will need to click on "Source Book"; and,
then click on "General Permits". Then you will need to click on the specific SAJ permit
noted above. You must comply with all of the special and general conditions of the
permit; and, any project -specific conditions noted below, or you may be subject to
enforcement action. The following project -specific conditions are included with this
authorization:
1. Reporting Address: The Permittee shall submit all reports, notifications,
documentation and correspondence required by the general and special
conditions of this permit to the following address:
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a. For standard mail: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Regulatory Division,
Special Projects and Enforcement Branch, 4400 PGA Boulevard, Suite
500, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410.
b. For electronic mail SAJ-RD-Enforcement@usace.army. miI (not to exceed
10 MB).
The Permittee shall reference this permit number, SAJ-2018-02378(RGP-VEK),
on all submittals.
2. Self -Certification Statement of Compliance: Within 60 days of completion
of the work authorized by this permit, the Permittee shall complete the
attached "Self -Certification Statement of Compliance" form (Attachment 3)
and submit it to the Corps. In the event that the completed work deviates in
any manner from the authorized work, the Permittee shall describe the
deviations between the work authorized by this permit and the work as
constructed on the "Self -Certification Statement of Compliance" form. The
description of any deviations on the "Self -Certification Statement of
Compliance" form does not constitute approval of any deviations by the
Corps.
3. Cultural Resources/Historic Properties:
a. No structure or work shall adversely affect impact or disturb properties listed
in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) or those eligible for
inclusion in the NRHP.
b. If during the ground disturbing activities and construction work within the
permit area, there are archaeological/cultural materials encountered which
were not the subject of a previous cultural resources assessment survey
(and which shall include, but not be limited to: pottery, modified shell, flora,
fauna, human remains, ceramics, stone tools or metal implements, dugout
canoes, evidence of structures or any other physical remains that could be
associated with Native American cultures or early colonial or American
settlement), the Permittee shall immediately stop all work and ground -
disturbing activities within a 100-meter diameter of the discovery and notify
the Corps within the same business day (8 hours). The Corps shall then
notify the Florida State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) and the
appropriate Tribal Historic Preservation Officer(s) (THPO(s)) to assess the
significance of the discovery and devise appropriate actions.
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c. Additional cultural resources assessments may be required of the permit
area in the case of unanticipated discoveries as referenced in accordance
with the above Special Condition; and if deemed necessary by the SHPO,
THPO(s), or Corps, in accordance with 36 CFR 800 or 33 CFR 325,
Appendix C (5). Based, on the circumstances of the discovery, equity to all
parties, and considerations of the public interest, the Corps may modify,
suspend or revoke the permit in accordance with 33 CFR Part 325.7. Such
activity shall not resume on non-federal lands without written authorization
from the SHPO for finds under his or her jurisdiction, and from the Corps.
d. In the unlikely event that unmarked human remains are identified on non-
federal lands, they will be treated in accordance with Section 872.05 Florida
Statutes. All work and ground disturbing activities within a 100-meter
diameter of the unmarked human remains shall immediately cease and the
Permittee shall immediately notify the medical examiner, Corps, and State
Archeologist within the same business day (8-hours). The Corps shall then
notify the appropriate SHPO and THPO(s). Based, on the circumstances of
the discovery, equity to all parties, and considerations of the public interest,
the Corps may modify, suspend or revoke the permit in accordance with 33
CFR Part 325.7. Such activity shall not resume without written
authorization from the State Archeologist and from the Corps.
4. Assurance of Navigation and Maintenance: The Permittee understands
and agrees that, if future operations by the United States require the removal,
relocation, or other alteration, of the structures or work herein authorized, or if
in the opinion of the Secretary of the Army or his authorized representative,
said structure or work shall cause unreasonable obstruction to the free
navigation of the navigable waters, the Permittee will be required, upon due
notice from the Corps of Engineers, to remove,relocate, or alter the structural
work or obstructions caused thereby, without expense to the United States.
No claim shall be made against the United States on account of any such
removal or alteration.
5. Project Design Criteria (PDCs) for In -Water Activities: The Permittee shall
comply with National Marine Fisheries Service's "PDCs for In -Water
Activities" dated November 20, 2017 (Attachment 4).
6. Turbidity Barriers: Prior to the initiation of any of the work authorized by this
permit, the Permittee shall install floating turbidity barriers with weighted skirts
around all work areas that are in, or adjacent to, surface waters. The turbidity
barriers shall remain in place and be maintained until the authorized work has
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been completed and all suspended and erodible materials have been
stabilized. Turbidity barriers shall be removed upon stabilization of the work
area. For additional information on Turbidity Control during construction and
maintenance activities, please see the PDCs for In -Water Work
(Attachment 4).
7. Manatee Conditions: The Permittee shall comply with the "Standard
Manatee Conditions for In -Water Work — 2011" (Attachment 5).
8. Daylight Hours: All activities must be completed during daylight hours.
9. Construction Location: Project construction shall take place from uplands or
from floating equipment (e.g., barge); prop or wheel -washing is prohibited.
10. Dock Construction Guidelines: To avoid and minimize impacts to
mangroves, the Permittee shall comply with the "Dock Construction
Guidelines in Florida for Docks or Other Minor Structures Constructed in or
over Submerged Aquatic Vegetation, Marsh or Mangrove Habitat — U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers/National Marine Fisheries Service —November 2017
(Attachment 6).
Specifically,the permittee is required to:
• Site the location of the dock access path to avoid and minimize impacts to
mangroves
• Meet all size limitations for the dock access path (limited to a width of 4ft)
• Ensure that any mangrove clearing is limited to the width of the dock
access path \.
This authorization does not obviate the necessity to obtain any other Federal, State,
local permits, which may be required. Prior to the initiation of any construction,
ejects qualifying for this RGP permit must qualify for an exemption under section
3.813(1), F.S.' or 373.406, F.S., or otherwise be authorized by the applicable permit
4uired under Part IV of Chapter 373, F.S., by the Department of Environmental
otection, a water management district under section 373.069, F.S., or a local
vernment with delegated authority under section 373.441, F.S., and receive Water
aality Certification (WQC) and applicable Coastal Zone Consistency Concurrence
ZCC) or waiver thereto, as well as any authorizations required' for the use of state-
rned submerged lands under Chapter 253, F.S., and, as applicable, Chapter 258, F.S.
u should check State -permitting requirements with the Florida Department of
vironmental Protection or the appropriate water management district.
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This authorization does not include conditions that would prevent the 'take' of a state-
;ted fish or wildlife species. These species are protected under sec. 379.411, Florida
:atutes, and listed under Rule 68A-27, Florida Administrative Code. With regard to fish
id wildlife species designated as species of special concern or threatened by the State
Florida, you are responsible for coordinating directly with the Florida Fish and Wildlife
:)nservation Commission (FWC). You can visit the FWC license and permitting
abpage (http://www.myfwc.com/license/wildlife/) for more information, including a list
those fish and wildlife species designated as species of special concern or
reatened. The Florida Natural Areas Inventory (http://www.fnai.org/) also maintains
)dated lists, by county, of documented occurrences of those species.
This authorization does not give absolute Federal authority to perform the work as
ecified on your application. The proposed work may be subject to local building
3trictions mandated by the National Flood Insurance Program. You should contact
ur local office that issues building permits to determine if your site is located in a
od-prone area, and if you must comply with the local building requirements mandated
the National Flood Insurance Program.
If you are unable to access the internet or require a hardcopy of any of the conditions,
Rations, or expiration date for the above referenced RGP, please contact Virginia
ig by telephone at 561-472-3515.
Thank you for your cooperation with our permit program. The Corps' Jacksonville
strict Regulatory Division is committed to improving service to our customers. We
-ive to perform our duty in a friendly and timely manner while working to preserve our
vironment. We invite you to complete our automated Customer Service Survey at
p:Hcorpsmapu.usace.army.mil/cm—apex/f?p=regulatory_survey. Please be aware
s Internet address is case sensitive; and, you will need to enter it exactly as it
pears above. Your input is appreciated — favorable or otherwise.
Sincerely,
Virginia King
Project Manager
GENERAL CONDITIONS
33 CFR PART 320-330
The time limit for completing the work authorized ends on March 27, 2023.
2.1 You must maintain the activity authorized by this permit in good condition and in
conformance with the terms and conditions of this permit. You are not relieved of this
requirement if you abandon the permitted activity, although you may make a good faith
transfer to a third party in compliance with General Condition 4 below. Should you wish
toy cease to maintain the authorized activity or should you desire to abandon it without a
good faith transfer, you must obtain a modification of this permit from this office, which
may require restoration of the area.
If you discover any previously unknown historic or archeological remains while
:0mplishing the activity authorized by this permit, you must immediately, notify this
ce of what you have found. We will initiate the Federal and state coordination
uired to determine if the remains warrant a recovery effort or if the site is eligible for
ng in the National Register of Historic Places.
4.1 If you sell the property associated with this permit you must obtain the signature of
the new owner in the space provided and forward a copy of the permit to this office to
validate the transfer of this authorization.
5. If a conditioned water quality certification has been issued for your project, you must
comply with the conditions specified in the certification as special conditions to this
permit. For your convenience, a copy of the certification is attached if it contains such
conditions.
6. You must allow a representative from this office to inspect the authorized activity at
any time deemed necessary to ensure that it is being or has been accomplished in
accordance with the terms and conditions of your permit.
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY PERMIT TRANSFER REQUEST
PERMIT NUMBER: SAJ-2018-02378(RGP-VEK)
When the structures or work authorized by this permit are still in existence at the time
e property is transferred, the terms and conditions of this permit will continue to be
iding on the new owner(s) of the property. Although the construction period for works
ithorized by Department of the Armv permits is finite. the permit itself. with its
To validate the transfer of this permit and the associated responsibilities associated
with compliance with its terms and conditions, have the transferee sign and date below
a Ind mail to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Enforcement Section, Post Office Box
4970, Jacksonville, FL 32232-0019 or by electronic mail at saj-rd-
enforcement@usace.army. mi1.
(TRANSFEREE -SIGNATURE)
(DATE)
(NAME -PRINTED)
(MAILING ADDRESS)
(CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE)
(SUBDIVISION)
(LOT)
(BLOCK)
(STREET ADDRESS)
SELF -CERTIFICATION STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE
Permit Number: SAJ-20
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rmittee's Name & Address (please print or type):
Telephone
Number:
Location
of the Work:
Date
Work Started: Date Work Completed:
IS INACCESSIBLE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTIFICATION: YES NO
PROPERTY
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SCHEDULE AN INSPECTION PLEASE CONTACT
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Description
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of the Work (e.g. bank stabilization, residential or commercial filling, docks,
dging, etc.):
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Acreage
or Square Feet of Impacts to Waters of the United States:
Describe
Mitigation completed (if applicable):
Describe
any Deviations from Permit (attach drawing(s) depicting the deviations):
certify
that all work, and mitigation (if applicable) was done in accordance with the limitations
and
the
conditions as described in the permit. Any deviations as described above are depicted on
attached drawing(s).
Signature of Permittee
Date
U.S. Army Corps: of: Engineers Jacksonville:District's.Programmatic:Biological
Opinion (JazBO). Project.Design Criferia (PDCs).for ln_Wafer Activities =
November--20,2017.
1) (AP.7-.) Education'and Observation: The:permittee must ensure that all -personnel
associated -with the-project:are instructed:bboutthe potential presence:of.species
protected. under. the ESA and,the .Marine Mammal :Protection-Act-(MMPA).. All _on -site .
projectpersorinel are :responsible for observing'Water=related.:activities:for..the
presence:of. protected -species: All personnel shall be advisedahat there are. -civil and:
criminal. penalties:for•harming;:harassing,:or killing-.ESA.listed species o'r.manne
mammals. -To determine which species maybe,:found. irrthe project area:.please
review:the relevant. Protected Species Listat: -
httb:-//sego..nmfs;noaa:Qov/protected -'resources/section -7/threatened *.end-angered/in .'. -
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2)- (AP:8:):Reporting_of interactions .with protected species:
a) . Any collision(s)With.and/or:injury to:any sea turtle.; sawfish, wf ale,:.or.sturgeon :.
...occurring during.the-constructionof a project, shall"be-reported.immediatelyto .
NMFS's:Protected Resources-Division.(P.RD).at(1-727=824=5312)-or-by.email,to
takereport.nmfsser@noaa.gov and SAJ=RD-Enforcement@usace:army-mil.=
b) `-Smalltooth sawfish: Reportsightings:to,1-844-SAWFISH.or-email
Sawfish@MyFWC.coni'
c)._Sturgeon:'.Report.dead.sturgebh to.1'-844-STURG 9.1-1-(1=844=78.8-749.1-) or. email.
nmfs.ser.sturgeonnetwork@noaa.:gov ::
d) : Sea _turtles. -and marine: mammals: Report stranded,: injured,:or. dead animals to 4
.877=WHALE HELP (.1=877=942-5343): ` =
e) North Atlantic. right- whale:,Repo.rt injured, dead; or entangled right whales -to the
USCG via.VHF.Channel :'(6:-
3) (AP.9-.) Vessel Traffic and. Construction Equipment: All vessel: operators. must
watch for and =avoid collision with species -protected-under the. ESA:and-MMPA:.
Vessel -operators must avoid, potential interactions:with. protected.species. and.....:.. -
operate -in accordance --with -fhb following.protective, measure$:
a) : Construction Equipment:
All'vessels.associated.With the construction project.shall.operate at "Idle .
, Speed/No Wake'. at.all�times while-.operating.,in water.deptlis.where. the draft -
of the vessel -provides less than. a.4=foof.(ft) clearancefrb m'thb. bottom, and .in
.. .. all depths -.aft . a,protected species:has been:observed. in and :has tleparted .
the:area.:::
ii All vessels. will follow marked channels and/or:routes using the -maximum
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water.d.epth ..Whenever -possible: '..
iii). Operation of -any mechanical' construction: equipment, including vessels; shall
.. cease: immediately:ifa: listed species is obsenied .within .a: 50-ft. radius of =
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i. construction equipment and shall not resume:until-the species: has- departed
-the area of. its own -volition: =
iv) -.:If the detection .of: species is -not. possible Burin.g_certain-weather :conditions . .
og, r-ain, wind ,:then-in=water operations will cease*until weather.
conditions._improve:and.:detection is again feasible.:
b) All Vessels:
i):, Sea :turtles:_ Maintain a - minimum distance. of -150 ft. .
ii) . North.Atlantic right whale:.Maintain a minimum.-1'500-ft-distance (500 yards)..
ill) Vessels65 ft in:1 ngfh-orionger:must:comply.with the RightWhale Ship -Strike
Reduction Rule: (50 CF:R 224:1.05) .which includes: reducing speeds to.-10.
-knots -orless in Seasonal-ManagerhohtAreas
-(http:://www.fish.enes.noaa:gov/pr/shipstrike/).- ..
iV)- Mariners..shall. check .various communication media for:general information
-regarding avoiding ship:sthkes and:specifi.c-information--regarding right 'hale.'
sightings: in.the-area: These include NOAA:weather:radio; USCG_ NAVTEX.
broadcasts; and Notices to Mariners. =
v) Marine mammals,(i e:,-dolphins whales..[other- than. North Atlantic right-. .
whales], and-.porpoises):.Maihtaih.`a minimum.distance of .300 ft..
vi).When:these;animals-are.sighted while.the.vessel.-is:underway-.(e.g-:,_bow=
riding), attemptao remain parallel to the animal's course.--Avoid:-excessive
-speed. or -abrupt changes in direction. until they -have left the area:
vii) Reduce speed to-1.0-knots or less.wheri mother/calf,pairs or.groups-of marine.
mammals are .observed, when safety permits- .
APA0. Turbidit Control Measures durin Construction: Turbidity must be :: -
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monitored and controlled. Prior:to initiating any.of,the: work covered: under this
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Opinion, the.Permittee shall install turbidity ...
urtains as described below: -In -some-
instances; the use-of.turbiditycurtains may be.waived.`by. the USACE project managerif the project is deemed: too. minimal:to generate: turbidity (e.g.; certain
ATON .installation; scientific survey:device placement; marine debris removal) or if
the current is too strong for the curtains to stay in place. Turbidity curtains
specifications: -
- . a) .Install.floating:turbidity:barriers: with, weighted skirts thafiextend to- withim1- ft of . .
the -bottom -around all work areas that are in, or -adjacent to- waters:.. .
b) Use these-turbiditybarriers.through out construction to control -erosion and
siltation -and. ensure that. turbidity .levels within the project area do- not exceed
background .conditions. .
. c) -Position turbidity -barriers in a way that:does= not block:species' entry to or:exit
from designated. critical habitat.:
d) Monitor and'maintain-turbidity barriers in place.untilthe authorized. work has
been -completed and :the water quality in -the project area has returned to
background conditions.. .
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e) -Inthe range of.ESA-listed,-corals-.(St: Lucie Inlet, -_Martin County:south to the Dry.
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Tortugas and: the. U.S. Caribbean) -and Johnson's seagrass (Turkey Creek%Palm
STANDARD MANATEE :COND:ITIONS FOR IN -WATER WORK
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The per rriittee:shall comply.with the.followihb:.conditions intended to pdtddt.rn h6tees frorri.diect project : -
effects:
a. All- personnel associated with the.project shall be instructed. about _the.presence-of. manatees and
manatee -speed zones, and the:need to avoid:collisions with and inlury.to manatees -The'
permittee- shall -advise all:construction personnel that there are civil and: criminal penalties for:
farming,. harassing, -or killing: manatees which: are protected_ under the Marine Mammal: Protection--
Act;. the Endangered Species Act,, and the Florida -Manatee SanctuaryAct
b. :-A vessels associated with`the-construction project:shall operate. at 'ldle:Speed/No Wake" at.all
times:.while in the'immediate. area And while h water where. the -draft of.the vessel provides. less'.
than-a four-foot'clearance. from the bottom. All vessels will.follow,routes of deep. water -whenever" .
-possible.
c. Siltation or.turbidity, barriers shall be made:bf. material. in which manatees cannot. become. .
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.entangled;.shall be properly secured,-and,shall-be regularly.monitored.to-avoid-manatee:.-
entanglement or entrapment::. Barriers: must -not impede:manatee_movement:
d. All on=site'project person-el-are.responsibI for observing water -related -activities for the presence
of.manatee(s).: All'ih-water operations,- including vessels, must be. shutdown if a.manatee s
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comes within-50 feet of the operation. Activities Will not resume until the manatees) has moved . -
bieyond .the 50-foot radius of.the.proj.ect operation, :or :unti1:30..minufesetapses if the.manatee(s)
has not. reappeared within 50 feet.of the. operation. Animals. must.not be- herded. away or. harassed .
into leaving:
e.:.: Anycollision-with or-injuryto'a.manatee shall. be-- reported immediately to the Florida Fish.
:Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC:):Hotlihe at 1-888-404-3922..Collision, and/or injury -
: should also be reported to. the. U:S. Fish' -and Wildlife.Service. in: Jacksonville.(.1=904-731=3336) for.
north: Florida or Vero Beach (1=772-562=3909) for south Florida, and:to FUVC: at
Im�ieriledSpecies(a�myFlNC:com .: .... ..... ... ... ..... .... .....
f... Temporary signs-. concerning -manatees shall-be.posted- prior to and. during.all in=water.project.. .
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activities.. All,"signs are to be,removed.-by-the:permittee.upon.completion.of.the.:project. aemporary=
-signs that have 'already. been. approved for this use by.the FWC must be -used:. One sign which
-reads Caution: B66tersmust be posted.. -A second sign.rrieasuring. at least 8'/" by:11" explaining
requirements -for' Idle.Speed/NoMake" .and'the shut down- of. in -water operations:must-be. -
posted=in-.a location,prominently:visible-:to all personnel erigaged.in water. related.activities:--.These-
signs-can-be viewed-at:MyFWC:com/manatee. Questions: concerning these signs-can:be sent to' :
the email address listed above. . ..... :... :.. .
Construction Guidelines in Florida for Minor Piling -Supported Structures Constructed in
or over Submerged Aquatic Vegetation (SAV), Marsh or Mangrove Habitat
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers/National Marine Fisheries Service
November 2017
Submerged Aquatic Vegetation:
1. Avoidance. The piling -supported structure shall be aligned so as to minimize the size of the footprint over SAV beds.
2. The height of piling -supported structure shall be a minimum of 5 feet above MHW/OHW as measured from the top
surface of the decking.
3. The width of the piling -supported structure is limited to a maximum of 4 feet. A turnaround area is allowed for piling -
supported structures greater than 200 feet in length. The turnaround is limited to a section of the piling -supported
strlucture no more than 10 feet in length and no more than 6 feet in width. The turnaround shall be located at the
midpoint of the piling -supported structure.
4. Over-SAV bed portions of the piling -supported structure shall be oriented in a north -south orientation to the maximum
extent that is practicable.
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5. 'a. If possible, terminal platforms shall be placed in deep water, waterward of SAV beds or in an area devoid of SAV
beds.
b. If a terminal platform is placed over SAV areas and constructed of grated decking, the total size of the platform shall
be limited to 160 square feet. The grated deck material shall conform to the specifications stipulated below. The
configuration of the platform shall be a maximum of 8 feet by 20 feet. A minimum of 5 feet by 20 feet shall conform to
the 5-foot height requirement; a 3 feet by 20 feet section may be placed 3 feet above MHW to facilitate boat access. The
long axis of the platform should be aligned in a north -south direction to the maximum extent that is practicable.
c. If the terminal platform is placed over SAV areas and constructed of planks, the total size of the platform shall be
limited to 120 square feet. The configuration of the platform shall be a maximum of 6 feet by 20 feet of which a
minimum 4-foot wide by 20-foot long section shall conform to the 5-foot height requirement. A section may be placed 3
feet above MHW to facilitate boat access. The 3 feet above MHW section shall be cantilevered. The long axis of the
platform should be aligned in a north -south direction to the maximum extent that is practicable. If the 3feet above MHW
section is constructed with grating material, it may be 3 feet wide.
6. One uncovered boat lift area is allowed. A narrow catwalk (2 feet wide if planks are used, 3 feet wide if grating is
used ) may be added to facilitate boat maintenance along the outboard side of the boat lift and a 4-foot wide walkway
may be added along the stern end of the boat lift, provided all such walkways are elevated 5 feet above MHW. The
catwalk shall be cantilevered from the outboard mooring pilings (spaced no closer than 10 feet apart).
7. 1 Pilings shall be installed in a manner which will not result in the formation of sedimentary deposits("donuts" or
"halos") around the newly installed pilings. Pile driving is the preferred method of installation, but jetting with a low
pressure pump may be used.
8. he spacing of pilings through SAV beds shall be a minimum of 10 feet on center.
9. The gaps between deckboards shall be a minimum of/z inch.
October 2002 - Grid Specifications and Suppliers Section modified to add an additional vendor of materials.
February 2003 — Manufacturer name changed from ChemGrate to FiberGrate
May 2003 - The terms dock and pier were removed and replaced by the term piling -supported structure, to clarify our intent.
March 2008 — Added requirement for 43% open space in grids; added additional manufacturer of grating.
November 2017 — Manufacturer of grated material updated to include Voyager Industries.
1.I The piling -supported structure shall be aligned so as to have the smallest over -marsh footprint as practicable.
2.1 The over -marsh portion of the piling -supported shall be elevated to at least 4 feet above the marsh floor.
3.I The width of the piling -supported is limited to a maximum of 4 feet. Any exceptions to the width must be
accompanied by an equal increase in height requirement.
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Mangroves.
1. � The width of the piling -supported structure is limited to a maximum of 4 feet.
2.'I Mangrove clearing is restricted to the width of the piling -supported structure.
3. The location and alignment of the piling -supported structure should be through the narrowest area of the mangrove
fringe.
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Grid Specifications and Suppliers
following information does not constitute a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers endorsement or advertisement for
particular provider and is provided only as an example for those interested in obtaining these materials for
ig-supported structure construction. Light -transmitting materials are made of various materials shaped in the
a of grids, grates, lattices, etc., to allow the passage of light through the open spaces. All light -transmitting
:erials used in construction for minor piling -supported structures shall have a minimum of forty-three (43)
Bent open space.
A 'type of fiberglass grate panel is manufactured by SeaSafe (Lafayette, LA; phone: 1-800-326-8842) and FiberGrate
(1 1I800-527-4043). A type of plastic grating is manufactured by ThruFlow Interlocking Panels (1-888-478-3569).
Plastic grate panels are also distributed by Southern Pine Lumber Company (Stuart, FL; 772-692-2300). Grated
panels can be obtained from Titan Deck/Voyager Industries (Brandon, MN; 877-207-4136; www.titandeck.net).
Panels are available in a variety of sizes and thicknesses. For safety, the grate should contain an anti -slip texture
w ich is integrally molded into the top surface. The manufacturer or local distributor should be consulted to ensure
th 1 t the load -bearing capacity of the selected product is sufficient to support the intended purpose. Contact the
manufacturer(s) for product specifications and a list of regional distributors.
October 2002 - Grid Specifications and Suppliers Section modified to add an additional vendor of materials.
February 2003 — Manufacturer name changed from ChemGrate to FiberGrate
May 2003 - The terms dock and pier were removed and replaced by the term piling -supported structure, to clarify our intent.
March 2008 — Added requirement for 43% open space in grids; added additional manufacturer of grating.
November 2017 — Manufacturer of grated material updated to include Voyager Industries.
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DOCK EX AMPLE GRATED TERMINAL . PLATFO Rllii .
Construction idlines i lCrida for Minor Piling- up tee -Structures CCnstructed-in or over — — - --
Submerged Aquatic Vegetation (SAV); Marsh or Mangrove Habitat
N U.S. Army Corps of Engineers/National Marine Fisheries Service=August 2001
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"GRATED DECKING".,.,'NOTES::
Means manufactured with a minimum of :. 0 Not to.scale..
'43% open space.' .. 'All widths are maximum dimension.
4- - ;� : '• :. All heights'are minimum dimension.
Spac_ g:of pilings through SAV beds shall: • Pilin su orted, structures over SAV
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be a minimum of 10-feeton center..' should'be oriented north -south: to:.the
2-feet . extent.practicable. i
MIDPOINT TURNAROUND
:. . MHW mean high water
t'- Only for docks over 200-fee't long.
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:LIFT ONLY . t �. .. ''No roof
Vessel• should -be 'tored:as high above
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7 MHW as possible', ..
STERN WALKWAY
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Allowed: if lift constructed,
s feet TEAS May be less than 4-feet wide
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if longer slip is needed...
'�0-feet: IF
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MINIMUM HEIGHT ►:'
No less than 5-feet above MHW
- 5-feet
ACCESS CATWALKS - 3 feet
3-feet wide if grated decking:: _ _ MH_W
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'3"�` L _ 4 3-feef.above MHW to facilitate
a.dth of ' :. boat access.: s— ..
shp/lri :Cantilevered off main structures;
G may vary. rio additionalpilings:.
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5-feet 3 feet � 't '''
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OVERHEAD PLAN VIEW .: FRONT PLAN VIEW
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DOCK :EX AMPLE WOOD P- LANK TERMINAL.. PLAT R1VI
Ection-Guidelines-in-Vlorida for Minor-Piling=Supported-Structures Constructed -in or over — - —
Submerged Aquatic Vegetation (SAV); Marsh or Mangrove Habitat
N U.S. Army Corp:s:of Engineers/National Marine Fisheries Service=August 2001.
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The gaps between deckboards shall be a . NOTES:
miniinum of 1%2 inch: • Not to.scale,
All widths are. maximum dimension.
` Spacing of pilings through SAV beds shall . All heights are minimum dimension:
be a minimum of 10-feet on center. . Piling supported structures over SAV
should be oriented north -south to the
. 2-feet ; extent practicable:.
MIDPOINT TURNAROUND : • MHW = mean high water
Only for docks over 200=feet long.
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LIFT ONLY .
No roof. .
Vessel should be stored as high above
MHW as possible. :. .
�•- �:� .�- STERN WALKWAY •
--- -� Allowed -if liftconstructed.
w S' PS May less than 4-feet wide
ifloriger slip is needed.
20 fe-.
-m` ---_ MINIMUMHEIGHT _ �`�• '• MIN '
No less than 5-feet above MHW.
5-feet::
-.., -- ACCESS, CATWALKS
3-feet .
2-feet wide if wood decking. MHW
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=`� - - 3=feet above MHW.to :facilitate
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sjip/,lift boat access.
t ' ay,vary. Cantilevere ' main structures;
no additional pilings:.
47feet 2-feet _ —I-V� «� lA� , 1f• 'r' ;e'�a
2-feet
OVERHEAD PLAN VIEW FRONT PLAN VIEW:
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