Town of New Shoreham
Town of New Shoreham Zoning Ordinance
§ 414

Marinas

§ 414 Marinas

A. Standards. New construction or the expansion of existing marinas shall conform to the following standards:

1. Location. Marinas shall be located adjacent to water suitable for use by pleasure and cruise boats.

2. Size. The size of the marina shall be determined by the carrying capacity of the land, the adjacent water, and adjacent roads. The capacity of the site shall be based on the number and configuration of boat slips in the water and shall not include dry storage on land.

3. Dimensional Requirements. The dimensional requirements set forth in the following table shall apply:

Dimensional Requirements

Minimum Developable Land

80,000 square feet

Maximum Lot Building Coverage

10%

Maximum Lot Coverage

30%

Frontage

300 feet

Setbacks

Street

Same as adjacent buildings or 50 feet

Waterfront

N/A

Other

25 feet

Orientation

Building parallel to road with long side perpendicular to the water

Height

25 feet

4. Use. Docks are to be used by transient boats and temporarily docked small cruise boats. Docks and adjacent areas shall not be used for dry-stacking facilities. The marina shall not provide residence facilities nor shall any boat docked at the marina be used as a residence.

5. Required Facilities. Pump out stations and/or holding tanks are to be provided in accordance with municipal and state standards, as are facilities for adequate garbage disposal.

B. Special Procedures. The site development plan for a marina shall show, in addition to all other Development Plan Review requirements of this Ordinance, locations of boat storage, boat repair, and launch area.