| Because private boat docks have been | | | | and scouting for For Sale signs. |
| "grandfathered in," on Table Rock Lake, the | | | | There are good reasons for boat dock zoning and |
| easiest way to obtain a private boat dock is to | | | | a limited number of private docks. Limited zoning |
| purchase a home on the lake that already has | | | | controls the number of boats on the lake to |
| one. | | | | some degree, which makes for a safer |
| But, let's suppose you want to purchase a | | | | waterway. Capping the number of private dock |
| lakefront lot, build a new home, and have a | | | | permits puts the limited zone to use for the most |
| private dock? | | | | people--the Corps of Engineers will issue new |
| The first step is to find a lot available for sale that | | | | permits for 12 to 20-slip boat docks, given that all |
| is "zoned" for boat docks. The Corps of Engineers | | | | of their requirements are met. |
| has designated 10% of the shoreline in specific | | | | Don't let this information discourage you. There |
| areas as having boat dock zoning. | | | | are lots of available boat slips in community docks. |
| Finding and purchasing such a lot, however, does | | | | Several people own boat slips right in the |
| not necessarily mean that you can start | | | | neighborhood where their home is located, often |
| construction on a private dock. It is imperative | | | | within walking distance. |
| that a prospective buyer visit with the Corps of | | | | A slip in a community dock has many advantages |
| Engineers first, as there are other criteria besides | | | | over a private dock that you may not be aware |
| zoning that must be met such as distance from | | | | of: maintenace is shared, someone is usually in |
| other docks, width of the lake at the property | | | | charge of watching the lake level and adjusting |
| site, etc. | | | | the dock, and getting to meet other people who |
| If you find a lot that is zoned and approved by | | | | enjoy the lake! |
| the Corps of Engineers for a private dock, the | | | | This is intended as a general explanation of boat |
| next step is finding an owner of an existing | | | | dock zoning on Table Rock Lake. You can obtain |
| private dock who is willing to sell their permit. The | | | | more information by reading the detailed Shoreline |
| best avenue to find this is through your Realtor, | | | | Management Guide published by the Corps of |
| the local newspaper, or boating around the lake | | | | Engineers. |