Multi-use facilities may provide access to the lake via one of 2 options for either multi-family developments or housing subdivisions that consist of an original parcel with water frontage that has been subdivided and contains off-water lots. The 2 options for high-density multi-use are a community dock or boat ramp with courtesy dock. The high-density multi-use classification includes all of these types of facilities that have a dock density of greater than 2 slips per 100 feet of shoreline.

Community dock option

1. All shoreline distances are measured at the 795-contour line National Geodetic Vertical Datum (NGVD) for Smith Mountain Lake and the 600-foot contour NGVD for Leesville Lake. These respective contours are hereafter referred to as base elevation. Verifying the location of the base elevation and all appropriate distances is the responsibility of the applicant.

2. The project boundary for Smith Mountain Lake is the 800-foot contour NGVD and for Leesville Lake is the 620-foot contour NGVD. These respective contours are hereafter referred to as the project boundary.

3. All docks shall meet all local, state and federal requirements.

4. The docks shall not exceed a maximum of 1/3 cove width or 100 feet in length, whichever is less, as measured from the base elevation. Verifying the location of the base elevation is the responsibility of the landowner.

5. Any dredging that occurs must meet all state, federal, county, and AEP dredging requirements. Any dredging that occurs without proper approvals could be subject to a fine.

6. No pier/dock shall be constructed within the line of sight of two navigational aids. The location of navigational aids is controlled by the TLAC. Individuals can apply to TLAC for relocation of navigational aids that would allow for pier/dock location that would be precluded by existing navigational aids.

7. The dock owner will sign an acknowledgement when obtaining their dock permit that water depths may not be adequate for accessing the lake during times of low inflow or drought or for any other reason the reservoir is drawn down.

8. The maximum size of dock structures located within the base elevation, including slip area, is 5,000 square feet.

9. Structures located between the project boundary and the base elevation shall be limited to a structure that provides access to the dock. This includes a stairway, ramp or landing that connects the dock to the land. The maximum width of this structure shall be six feet.

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A maximum of one watercraft slip per housing unit will be considered for approval.

11. All structures located within the project boundary must be located within the extended side lot lines and must maintain a setback of at least 100 feet from extended side lot lines. The structure may extend over the extended lot lines if the owner owns the land underneath in fee.

12. The minimum distance between groups of dock slips shall be 60 feet.

13. The facilities must meet Virginia Department of Health, Marina Regulations and provide any required sanitation facilities for pump-outs, dump stations and bathroom facilities for any users of slips to serve dwellings located a distance greater than 1000’ from the dock slip. Any sanitation facilities much be located outside the project boundary.

14. Enclosures on the dock shall not be allowed. A screened area is considered an enclosure.

15. The maximum height, as measured from the base elevation to highest point on the structure, shall be 16 feet for a structure with a flat roof and 26 feet for a structure with a pitched roof. Roofs shall only be allowed on floating docks at Leesville Lake. The water elevation at Smith Mountain Lake can rise up to and occasionally over 800-foot contour NGVD as measured at the dam. At Leesville Lake, the water elevation can rise up to and occasionally over 620-foot contour NGVD as measured at the dam. This is to be taken into consideration when designing the overall height of the boat dock. The boat dock may have a roof but no additional roofs or roofed areas shall be allowed to create a second story.

16. Slips shall be constructed in conjunction with the construction of respective housing units.

17. White reflective tape or white reflectors are required on each furthermost waterward corner of the dock and every 20 feet on both sides of the dock.

18. Existing non-conforming structures may be maintained and repaired up to 50% of the total physical structure, but the non-conformity may not be increased. If more than 50% of the total physical structure it must meet the new requirements.

Courtesy dock and ramp option

1. All shoreline distances are measured at the base elevations. Verifying the location of the base elevation and all appropriate distances is the responsibility of the applicant.

2. The project boundary for Smith Mountain Lake is the 800-foot contour NGVD and for Leesville Lake is the 620-foot contour NGVD. These respective contours are hereafter referred to as the project boundary.

3. Docks must meet all local, state and federal requirements.

4. Docks shall not exceed a maximum of 1/3 cove width or 80 feet in length, whichever is less, as measured from the base elevation.

5. No pier/dock shall be constructed within the line of sight of two navigational aids. The location of navigational aids is controlled by the TLAC. Individuals can apply to TLAC for relocation of navigational aids that would allow for pier/dock location that would be precluded by existing navigational aids.

6. The dock owners will sign an acknowledgement when obtaining their dock permit that water depths may not be adequate for accessing the lake during times of low inflow or drought or for any other reason the reservoir is drawn down.

7. The maximum size of courtesy dock structures located within the base elevation, including slip area, shall be 480 square feet.

8. No enclosures shall be allowed on the dock. A screened area is considered an enclosure.

9. The courtesy dock must be floating or an uncovered pier.

10. A ramp lane is to measure twelve feet wide and have the required length to be functional.

11. Boat ramp construction shall meet all local, state, and federal requirements.

12. Ramps shall be constructed of reinforced concrete with a minimum thickness of four inches.

13. Ramps and courtesy dock shall not be located closer than 100 feet to any side lot line.

14. White reflective tape or white reflectors are required on each furthermost waterward corner of the dock and every 20 feet on both sides of the dock.