Chapter NR 325

NR 325.09(2)(a) (a) The boathouse owner shall demonstrate that the boathouse was damaged by violent wind, vandalism or fire. Documentation shall include photographs that depict the boathouse before and after the damage.

NR 325.09(2)(b) (b) The boathouse owner shall demonstrate that the damage occurred after January 1, 1984.

NR 325.09(2)(c) (c) Repair and reconstruction is limited to the specific wall, or roof, or permanently attached deck, walkway, railing or pier that was damaged. Any other proposed work on the boathouse that is not related to specific damage caused under pars. (a) and (b) is subject to the limitations of s. 30.121 (3), Stats., the procedures of s. NR 325.07 and the standards in sub. (1).

NR 325.09(3) (3) Commercial boathouse. A commercial boathouse shall meet all the requirements of s. 30.121 (3w), Stats., to be eligible for an exception.

NR 325.09 Note Note: Section 30.121 (3w), Stats., provides that a person may construct, repair, or maintain a boathouse if all of the following apply:

NR 325.09 Note (a) The boathouse is used exclusively for commercial purposes.

NR 325.09 Note (b) The boathouse is located on land zoned exclusively for commercial or industrial purposes or the boathouse is located on a brownfield, as defined in s. 238.13 (1) (a), Stats., or in a blighted area, as defined in s. 66.1331 (3) (a), Stats.

NR 325.09 Note (c) The boathouse is located within a harbor that is being operated as a commercial enterprise or is located on a river that is a tributary of Lake Michigan or Lake Superior.

NR 325.09 Note (d) The person has been issued any applicable individual permits under this subchapter and is in compliance with any applicable general permitting requirements under this subchapter.

NR 325.09 History History: Cr. Register, August, 1980, No. 296, eff. 9-1-80; emerg. r. and recr. eff. 4-19-04; CR 04-063: r. and recr. Register April 2005 No. 592, eff. 5-1-05.

NR 325.10 NR 325.10 Certification information.

NR 325.10(1) (1) Required information. For certification requests filed pursuant to s. NR 325.07, an application form including plans, photographs and a location sketch shall be submitted to the department showing the following information.

NR 325.10 Note Note: Application forms are available at department service centers and on the department’s website at http://dnr.wi.gov under the topic “Waterway and Wetland Permits.”

NR 325.10(1)(a) (a) Location. The location of the boathouse or fixed houseboat, including the name of the waterway, property address, fire number (if different), legal description, and directions to the property.

NR 325.10(1)(b) (b) Owner. The name, mailing address, and telephone number of the owner of the boathouse or fixed houseboat.

NR 325.10(1)(c) (c) Prior work. Information to identify prior repair and maintenance work on a boathouse or fixed houseboat, and to allow the department to identify certifications issued for prior work. This information may include receipts from purchase of materials or payment of contractors, copies of past department certifications, or a list of the first and last names of all prior owners of the boathouse or fixed houseboat, back to 1979.

NR 325.10(1)(d) (d) Features. Information about the following features and their state of repair:

NR 325.10(1)(d)1. 1. Boathouses.

NR 325.10(1)(d)1.a. a. Foundations.

NR 325.10(1)(d)1.b. b. Structural framework.

NR 325.10(1)(d)1.c. c. Siding.

NR 325.10(1)(d)1.d. d. Roofing.

NR 325.10(1)(d)1.e. e. Presence and description of living quarters, if any.

NR 325.10(1)(d)2. 2. Fixed houseboats.

NR 325.10(1)(d)2.a. a. Devices used to secure the fixed houseboat to the bank or bed.

NR 325.10(1)(d)2.b. b. Floatation devices.

NR 325.10(1)(d)2.c. c. Superstructure framework.

NR 325.10(1)(d)2.d. d. Siding.

NR 325.10(1)(d)2.e. e. Roof.

NR 325.10(1)(d)2.f. f. Presence and description of living quarters, if any.

NR 325.10(2) (2) Statement of maintenance or repairs. For certification requests filed pursuant to s. NR 325.07, the applicant shall provide a statement of all needed maintenance or repair items regardless of whether the maintenance or repair will be done within one year of the statement. An estimate of labor and material cost associated with those items shall be submitted. Estimates may be prepared by the applicant or by a contractor or contractors representing the applicant. Volunteer labor shall be valued at the prevailing minimum wage rate. Donated or re-used material shall be valued at the prevailing market rate.

NR 325.10(3) (3) Certification of exception. For certification requests filed to seek an exception pursuant to s. NR 325.08, an application form including plans, photographs and a location sketch shall be submitted showing the following information:

NR 325.10(3)(a) (a) Location. The location of the boathouse or fixed houseboat, including the name of the waterway, property address, fire number (if different), legal description and directions to the property.

NR 325.10(3)(b) (b) Owner. The name, mailing address and telephone number of the owner of the boathouse or fixed houseboat.

NR 325.10(3)(d) (d) Historic or cultural value. For applications to request an exception under s. 30.121 (3g), Stats., documentation to demonstrate that the boathouse or fixed houseboat has historic or cultural value.

NR 325.10(3)(e) (e) Single-story boathouse. For applications to request an exception under s. 30.121 (3m), Stats., documentation to demonstrate that the waterway enlargement has been authorized by the department, and that the project meets the standards in s. 30.121 (3m), Stats.

NR 325.10(3)(f) (f) Damaged boathouse. For applications to request an exception under s. 30.121 (3r), Stats., documentation to demonstrate that the project meets the standards in s. 30.121 (3r), Stats., and s. NR 325.09.

NR 325.10(3)(g) (g) Commercial boathouse. For applications to request an exception under s. 30.121 (3w), Stats., documentation to demonstrate that the project meets the standards in s. 30.121 (3w), Stats., and s. NR 325.09.

NR 325.10 History History: Cr. Register, August, 1980, No. 296, eff. 9-1-80; emerg. renum. from NR 325.08 and am., eff. 4-19-04; CR 04-063: renum. from NR 325.08 and am. Register April 2005 No. 592, eff. 5-1-05.

NR 325.11 NR 325.11 No permit necessary. No permit is necessary pursuant to s. 30.12, Stats., for the maintenance and repair of boathouses and fixed houseboats.

NR 325.11 History History: Cr. Register, August, 1980, No. 296, eff. 9-1-80; emerg. renum. from NR 325.10, eff. 4-19-04; CR 04-063: renum. from NR 325.10 Register April 2005 No. 592, eff. 5-1-05.

NR 325.12 NR 325.12 Removal procedure for abandoned boathouses or fixed houseboats.

NR 325.12(1) (1) Upon complaint or upon its own motion the department shall initiate the process set forth in s. 31.187, Stats., for the removal of abandoned boathouses or fixed houseboats.

NR 325.12(2) (2) The department prior to removal shall issue a 60 day notice to the owner of the boathouse or fixed houseboat if the owner can be reasonably ascertained.

NR 325.12(3) (3) If the owner cannot be determined, the department shall publish a class 3 notice pursuant to ch. 985, Stats.

NR 325.12(4) (4) After the 60 day period of notification to the owner or one week after the last insertion pursuant to ch. 985, Stats., has passed, the department shall remove abandoned boathouses or fixed houseboats.

NR 325.12 History History: Cr. Register, August, 1980, No. 296, eff. 9-1-80; correction in (1) made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 7., Stats., Register, April, 2000, No. 532; emerg. renum. from NR 325.11, eff. 4-19-04; CR 04-063: renum. from NR 325.11 Register April 2005 No. 592, eff. 5-1-05.

NR 325.13 NR 325.13 Enforcement.

NR 325.13(1) (1) Upon complaint or upon its own motion, the department may order the removal of boathouses or fixed houseboats which materially obstruct navigation or are in a major state of disrepair pursuant to the provisions of s. 30.03 (4) (a), Stats. Forfeitures and abatement for violations of s. 30.121, Stats., and this chapter may also be prosecuted by the department pursuant to the provisions of ss. 23.50, 23.79 and 30.03 (2), Stats.

NR 325.13(2) (2) Noncompliance with the provisions of s. 30.121, Stats., this chapter or any conditions of a certification issued by the department, constitutes a violation and may result in a forfeiture. The department may seek abatement of any activity in violation of s. 30.121, Stats.

NR 325.13(3) (3) When an after-the-fact permit application has been filed with the department, the department shall follow the procedures in ch. NR 300 for violations.

NR 325.13(4) (4) Any violation of these rules shall be treated as a violation of the statutes they interpret or are promulgated under.

NR 325.13(5) (5) No person may repair, maintain or construct a boathouse or fixed houseboat in a navigable waterway if the activity is not eligible for a certification or otherwise authorized under this chapter.

NR 325.13 History History: Cr. Register, August, 1980, No. 296, eff. 9-1-80; emerg. renum. from NR 325.12 and am., eff. 4-19-04; CR 04-063: renum. from NR 325.12 and am. Register April 2005 No. 592, eff. 5-1-05; CR 22-13: am. (3) Register June 2023 No. 810, eff. 7-1-23.