Piers are a popular focus for boating and waterfront recreation. What pier owners need to know is that they can continue to place their existing piers on the water, the same as they’ve been doing for years.
The majority of existing piers already meet size limits and will not need a permit or state review.
Most larger existing piers can be grandfathered in under a free registration process that must be completed by April 2011.
Piers first put in the water before February 2004 that cannot be grandfathered will need to be downsized or apply for a FREE individual permit with state review.
Piers first put in the water after February 2004 must meet the size limits outlined in the Pier Planner or their owners may seek an individual permit with a state review.
Registration is currently available by printing, filling out, and mailing or faxing a completed hard copy paper form.
Please see the following link for complete details.