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12 PIERS i NTRODUCTION A pier or dock 5 a structure built over or floating upon the water, used as a landing place for marine transport or for recreation- al purposes. While floating docks generally create less of a visual impact than those on piling, they constitute an impediment to boat traffic and shoreline trolling. Floating docks can also alter beach sand patterns in areas where tides and littoral drift are significant. On lakes, a proliferation of piers along the shore can have the effect of substantially reducing the usable water surface. POLICIE:; 1. Encourage the use of floating docks in those areas where pile piers would obstruct views and where conflicts with recreational boaters and fishermen will not be created. 2. Encourage the use of open-pile piers where there is significant littoral drift and where scenic values will not be impaired. 3. Give priority to the use of community piers and docks in all new major waterfront subdivisions. In general, encouragement should be given to the cooperative use of piers and docks. u. Encourage cooperative use of piers and docks as a means of re- ducing the proliferation of single-purpose private piers. 5. Carefully consider the capacity of shoreline sites to absorb the impact of waste discharges from boats including gas and oil spillage, when identifying suitable sites for boat docking facilities. 6. Designate areas where pile piers will have priority over floating docks. REGULATIONS General 1. Non-commercial piers shall be regulated as to size by Section 18.18.020 (16) of the Snohomish County Zoning Code. 2. A single, joint-use moorage facility shall be required of all new subdivisions, motels, and multi-family residences. 3. Joint-use piers shall be preferred for commercial and industrial enterprises in close proximity to each other. • • 6rp: / Or 2 EXHIBIT 3b PIERS