{"data":{"id":"us-va/4vac20-360-90","jurisdiction":"us-va","citation":"4VAC20-360-90","heading":"Siting criteria check list","body":"The following criteria will be considered by the commission in determining whether, and upon what condition to issue any permit for a boat mooring facility. In addition, the commission may consider other factors relevant to a specific project or application.\n\nCriteria\n\nUndesirable\n\nDesirable\n\nWater Depth\n\nLess than 3 ft. mlw\n\nGreater than 3 ft. mlw\n\nSalinity\n\nSuitable for shellfish growth\n\nUnsuitable for shellfish growth\n\nWater Quality\n\nApproved, conditionally approved or seasonally approved for  shellfish harvesting\n\nClosed for direct marketing of shellfish. Little or no  potential for future productivity\n\nDesignated Shellfish Grounds\n\nPrivate leases or public oyster ground in proximity\n\nNo private leases or public ground within affected area. No  potential for future productivity\n\nMaximum Wave Height\n\nGreater than 1 ft.\n\nLess than 1 ft.\n\nCurrent\n\nGreater than 1 knot\n\nLess than 1 knot\n\nDredging\n\nRequires frequent dredging\n\nDoes not require frequent maintenance\n\nNo suitable site for dredged material\n\nSuitable site for all dredged material\n\nFlushing Rate (Tidal Exchange)\n\nInadequate to maintain water quality\n\nAdequate to maintain water quality\n\nProximity to Natural or Improved Channel\n\nGreater than 50 ft. to navigable water depths\n\nLess than 50 ft. to navigable channel\n\nThreatened or Endangered Species\n\nPresent as defined in existing chapters, or project has  potential to affect habitat\n\nAbsent; project will not affect\n\nAdjacent Wetlands\n\nCannot maintain suitable buffer\n\nSuitable buffer to be maintained\n\nNavigation \u0026 Safety\n\nWater body difficult to navigate or presently overcrowded  conditions exist\n\nNavigation not impeded\n\nExisting Use of Site\n\nPresently used for skiing, crabbing, fishing, swimming or  other potentially conflicting uses\n\nNot presently used for skiing, fishing, swimming or other  recreational use\n\nSubmerged Aquatic Vegetation\n\nPresent\n\nAbsent\n\nShoreline\n\nBulkheading Required\n\nShoreline protected\n\nStabilization\n\nby natural or planted vegetation or riprap\n\nErosion Control Structures\n\nGroins and/or jetties necessary\n\nNo artificial structures needed\n\nFinfish Habitat Usage\n\nImportant spawning and nursery area\n\nUnimportant area for spawning or nursery for any commercially  or recreationally valuable species","path":["Title 4. Conservation And Natural Resources","Agency 20. Marine Resources Commission","Chapter 360. Criteria for the Siting of Marinas or Community Facilities for Boat Mooring"],"source_url":"https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title4/agency20/chapter360/section90/","current_through":"2026 Regular Session (effective July 1, 2026)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T04:45:33Z","sha256":"e69b3cf8e0aa6e43b459e31a79100de31875ee46bad8311f5fabe69e0ee822ff","source_id":"us-va-vac","stale":false,"prev":"us-va/4vac20-360-80","next":"us-va/4vac20-370-10"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}