Standard Shore Front License Application
2024 STANDARD SHORE FRONT LICENSE APPLICATION
Shore Front Construction Information
SHORE FRONT CONSTRUCTION APPLICATION
REGISTERED CONTRACTORS LIST
SFLECC POLICY FOR STRUCTURES PLACED ON TOP OF BOAT LIFTS
SHORE FRONT CONSTRUCTION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Q: When is a construction application needed?
A: A construction application is needed when an SFLECC shore front license holder plans to install any kind of shore front improvements such as permanent boat/PWC lifts, temporary boat/PWC lifts, piers, decking, and seawalls.
Q: How do I get a construction application?
A: Construction applications can be obtained on our website www.sflecc.com, by calling our office 574-583-9784, or by visiting our office at 514 S Railroad St Monticello, IN. Another way is to check with your contractor (most of the contractors have them and will fill this information out with you.)
Q: What does the construction application consist of?
A: There are guidelines on the first page of the construction application and a page for the homeowner to fill out, complete with name, address, and the contractor that is doing the work. The third page is used for drawing what you plan on having done, with measurements. The last page will be used if you do not meet the guidelines and need to get a variance from adjoining shore front license holders.
Q: Is there a fee for the construction application?
A: Yes, there is a base fee of $100. The total can increase depending on what you’re having done.
Q: Who can do work on Lake Freeman and Lake Shafer for me?
A: The SFLECC has a Registered Contractors List in the office that you can request. The list has contractors’ names, the type of work they do, and what lakes they work on. We do allow self-contracted work as well.
Q: How long is the construction application valid?
A: The construction application is valid for one year.
Q: What if I have a temporary boat/PWC lift and want to take it out at the end of the season and put it back in the next spring?
A: You can put the same boat/PWC lift in at the same exact location without a construction application, as long as it has not been out for more than 12 months.
Q: What if I have a temporary boat/PWC lift and want to replace it with a new temporary lift?
A: You can do so without a construction application as long as it matches the exact footprint of the previous lift. If your new lift is larger and/or does not match the same footprint, you need a construction application.
Q: What if I am replacing my temporary boat/PWC lift with a permanent lift?
A: You will need to fill out a construction application and obtain a permit.
Q: What if I am replacing boards or decking on an existing pier?
A: You will not need a construction application if you are only doing repair work and the exact footprint of pier is unchanged.
Q: What if I want to replace or put in a new seawall?
A: You will need to fill out a construction application and obtain a permit.
Q: What if I want to repair a section of my seawall with the same material?
A: In this case, it is a repair and you do not need a construction application. If using a different material though, please call our office to verify we allow that material.
For more information on Shore Front Construction contact our Land Manager, Owen Lovvorn, at 574-583-9784 or owen@sflecc.com
