The purpose of this part is to establish standards for all docking structures, except those that qualify for the permit exemption established in RSA 482-A:3, IV-a. In order to minimize congestion, improve public safety and navigation, protect neighboring property values, provide sufficient area for construction of docking structures, ensure adequate area for boat maneuvering, and protect health, safety, and general welfare, all docking structure design shall minimize construction surface area, utilize the clustering or merging of docking structures, and minimize impacts to the banks associated with docking structures.
N.H. Admin. Code § Env-Wt 513.01