High density commercials areas are defined as Project lands and waters where individuals or for profit entities operate facilities as a place of business. Within the project boundaries those facilities may include where boats can be launched, retrieved or moored, as well as obtain petroleum. Outside the project boundaries associated facilities could include provisions for food services, convenience retailing including petroleum dispensing, dry storage of watercraft and where other activities customarily associated with marinas, campgrounds, private recreation areas and private clubs take place. The high density commercial category includes all commercial docking facilities that have more than 10 boat slips. The high density commercial classification includes facilities that would be expected to incur heavy amounts of boat traffic, such as marinas.

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. 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.

5. Docks may not exceed a maximum of 1/3 cove width or 100 feet in length, whichever is less, as measured from the base elevation.

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 dock structures located within the base elevation, including slip area, shall be 5,000 square feet.

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

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. Facilities must be in compliance with Virginia Department of Health, Marina Regulations and provide sanitation facilities for pump-out, dump stations and bathroom facilities.

12. All structures located within the project boundary must be located within the extended side lot lines and must maintain a setback of at least 200 feet from extended or actual side lot lines. This setback may be reduced if adjacent to an existing commercial use and an easement/agreement is obtained from the adjacent property owner and the easement/agreement is recorded. The setback may not be reduced to less than 60 feet from the extended side lot line.

13. There shall be no enclosures located within the project boundary.

14. The maximum height, as measured from the base elevation to the 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. If a flat roof is constructed, public access to the roof will be prohibited.

15. 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.

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