Temporary Seasonal Docks

> You may have one temporary seasonal dock for personal use,

1.5 meters wide within the mooring area.

> The dock and associated mooring structures cannot exceed 50%

of the waterfront holder's lot width.

> The dock must be at least three meters away from property lines.

> The dock may not have any fixed or covered structures.

Fuel cannot be stored on the dock.

> The dock and all boat lifts, swimming platforms and buoys

are to be removed before the end of the open water season.

> Boat lift may be placed as an associated structure or as a stand alone

structure, but must be temporary and cannot be enclosed on all sides.

> You do not need to apply for a dock permit, unless your dock

does not align with the disturbance standard.

A waterfront owner or semi-waterfront owner may only cut aquatic vegetation in accordance with the following:

> aquatic vegetation may only be cut once per year between

August 1 and September 30.

> the length of the area from which aquatic vegetation is cut

may only consist of a single lane from the bank in a direct

path perpendicular to the shore.

> the width of the single lane shall be a maximum of 4 meters

and must remain in the same location every year.

> the depth of cutting of aquatic vegetation shall not be

greater than 1 meter below the water surface.

Disturbance Standard

for Temporary Seasonal Docks and other Mooring Structures for Personal Recreational Purposes

PO Box 1778

St. Paul, Alberta T0A 3A0

Phone: (780)645-4677

If you do not meet the requirements of the Disturbance Standard you will require a:

Temporary Field Authorization