Section 3-2701 One dock per lot may be constructed which meets the following requirements:

1. The dock site and length will be determined by the effect of the intrusion on safety, wildlife and the natural character of the water body.

2. The amount of dock which extends into the adjoining body of water may be made a condition of the permit.

3. The length of a dock parallel to the shore may not exceed twenty-four feet (24), so that it will not negatively effect the natural character of the shore/wetland.

4. A dock constructed parallel to the shore must be located as close as possible to the shoreline, so it will not interfere with safe navigation.


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5. No building may be placed on a dock.

6. A dock may not extend into a lake more than one hundred feet (100') or to a point where the water is at least four feet (4') in depth, whichever is the most reasonable given the historical length of docks in the area.

7. No part of a dock in a river may be more than six feet (6') from shore.
Section 3-2702 If a dock is to be constructed in a wetland, then Wetlands Permits must be obtained from Forest Home Township and the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality.

Section 3-2703 The lot must have a minimum of one hundred feet (100') of waterfront or be a nonconforming lot.

Section 3-2704 Not more than three (3) motor powered craft shall be moored per one hundred feet (100') of lot width (see Definitions - Article 2).

Section 3-2705 One (1) raft shall be allowed per one hundred feet (100') of lot width.

Section 3-2800 PROTECTION OF SCENIC VIEWS

Section 3-2801 Protection of Scenic View Areas is encouraged to preserve the rural landscape in Forest Home Township.

Section 3-2802 Placement of structures and landscaping within the Township should be done in such a way as to preserve as much of the scenic view as possible for the enjoyment of the public.