Florida Boat Dock Regulations Because Florida waterways are environmentally sensitive and are owned by the public, the building of a boat dock involves environmental as well as property rights issues. The St. Johns Water Management District issues regulations and applications for boat docks in Lake County.  Applications are granted based on the environmental and public impact.  Do not automatically assume you can build a dock on your lakefront property.  If you wish to build a boat dock on property that does not currently have a dock, you must make sure your application will be approved before purchasing the property.  Make no assumptions about your dock and insist that your Realtor creates a contingency in your sales contract making sure the building of your dock is a viable option.   In addition to the approval of the dock itself, there are regulations pertaining to the size of the dock you can build and the location.   The general rule of thumb for boat dock size on direct lakefront land is about 10 sq. ft. of dock for every linear foot of waterfront.  On canals and in some communities, there are restrictions against building a dock that will impede navigation or block the view from your neighbor’s home. If you have questions concerning the ability to construct a boat dock on your property, the best option is to submit an application to the Lake County Zoning Department located at 315 West Main Street in Tavares. For a fee of $75, they will research your request and if granted will properly locate the position of the dock on your property survey.  For additional information, contact Lake County Zoning at 352 343-9641. We invite you to tour this website in detail, especially taking the time to browse and view our property database.  If you would like more information about Lake County real estate, please contact us. Call Toll Free:  800 260-2829

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