Regulation .01-4 Design of Structural Shoreline Stabilization Measures.
Regulation .01-4 Design of Structural Shoreline Stabilization Measures.LinkCopy Citation
A.
A person proposing a structural shoreline stabilization measure that employs a jetty, groin, breakwater, or other offshore structure, shall design the project to:
(1)
Allow natural littoral movement of sand along the shore;
(2)
Minimize erosion and undesirable shoaling;
(3)
Use materials that are:
(a)
Of adequate size, weight, and strength to function as intended;
(b)
Free of protruding objects, debris, and contaminants; and
(c)
Selected to minimize impacts to water quality and plant, fish, and wildlife habitat;
(4)
Use backfill material free of litter, refuse, junk, metal, tree stumps, logs, or other unsuitable materials;
(5)
Prevent damage due to scour; and
(6)
Minimize grading and other impacts on riparian habitat.
B.
The Department may not authorize encroachment into State or private tidal wetlands unless:
(1)
The encroachment is limited to that which is structurally necessary and is verified by a design report or other documentation, as required by the Department; and
(2)
For a bulkhead:
(a)
The encroachment is three feet or less beyond the mean high water line; and
(b)
Other nonstructural and structural shoreline stabilization measures are infeasible, as determined by the Department.