30.12(3m)(a)
(a) For a structure or deposit that is not exempt under sub.
(1g) and that is not subject to a general permit under sub.
(3), and for a structure or deposit for which the department requires an individual permit under sub.
(2m) or s.
30.206 (3r), a riparian owner may apply to the department for the individual permit that is required under sub.
(1) in order to place the structure for the owner's use or to deposit the material.
30.12(3m)(am)1.1. Except as provided under subd.
2., the department may not refuse to allow a riparian owner to apply for an individual permit for the placement of a pier or wharf, including a solid pier, that exceeds the number of boat slips authorized under sub.
(1g) (f) or
(1j). The department shall evaluate permit applications under this paragraph on an individual basis and shall grant such applications if the department finds that the pier or wharf meets the requirements under par.
(c) 1. to
3. 30.12(3m)(am)2.
2. The department may deny an individual permit to the riparian owner or owners of a property that is adjacent to a lake of 50 acres or more and on which there are 3 or more dwelling units if the riparian owner or owners apply for an individual permit for the placement of a pier or wharf with a number of boat slips that exceeds the number of boat slips specified in sub.
(1j) (a) 2. 30.12(3m)(c)
(c) The department shall issue an individual permit to a riparian owner for a structure or a deposit pursuant to an application under par.
(a) if the department finds that all of the following requirements are met:
30.12(3m)(c)1.
1. The structure or deposit will not materially obstruct navigation.
30.12(3m)(c)2.
2. The structure or deposit will not be detrimental to the public interest.
30.12(3m)(c)3.
3. The structure or deposit will not materially reduce the flood flow capacity of a stream.
30.12(3m)(cm)
(cm) In determining whether to issue an individual permit to the owner of a proposed pier or wharf, the department may not deny the permit unless the department considers all reasonable alternatives offered by the department and the owner of the pier or wharf relating to the location, design, construction, and installation of the pier or wharf.
30.12(3m)(cr)
(cr) In determining whether to issue an individual permit to the owner of a proposed permanent boat shelter, the department may not deny the permit on the basis of any of the following:
30.12(3m)(cr)1.
1. The distance at which the shelter will extend from the shore, except that the department may deny the permit on the basis that the boat shelter will extend beyond the line of navigation.
30.12(3m)(d)1.1. In this paragraph, “
solid pier" means a pier that does not allow for the free flow of water beneath the pier.
30.12(3m)(d)2.
2. The department may promulgate rules that limit the issuance of individual permits for solid piers to outlying waters, harbors connected to outlying waters, the Fox River from the dam at De Pere to Lake Winnebago, Lake Winnebago, and the Mississippi River. The rules may establish reasonable conditions to implement the criteria under par.
(c) 1. to
3. The rules may not prohibit the issuance of individual permits for solid piers used for private or commercial purposes.
