§ 74-13. Granting, denying or conditioning mooring permits.

A. 

In granting, denying or conditioning any mooring permit, the Division of Environmental Protection shall consider the potential impact of the mooring on the following:

(1) 

Navigation;

(2) 

Public access to water-dependent recreational activities, shellfishing and other natural resources;

(3) 

Public health and welfare;

(4) 

Access to the waterway by local waterfront property owners;

(5) 

The adjacent upland or shoreline traveled on in order to access the mooring;

(6) 

The number of mooring permits issued for the current calendar year, and

(7) 

Any other factual information, as necessary.

B. 

In order to further the intent of this chapter, the Director shall have the authority to impose conditions and/or limitations and such conditions and/or limitations shall be incorporated into the mooring permit.