Tryon, NC · Polk County
Lake Lanier Encroachment Application
Property owners or applicants use this application to request approval for structures extending into Lake Lanier.
What this form is
The Town of Tryon application is for structures that extend into Lake Lanier, including docks, floats, boat garages, boat houses, and dredging. It asks for the project type and description, property and parcel details, structure dimensions, applicant and owner contact information, and signatures. Include a plot plan sketch or layout with property lines, structures, and dimensions; some boat garage and boat house projects also require elevation drawings.
Who needs it
Applicants proposing a structure that extends into Lake Lanier should complete this application and provide the project details and drawings requested.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant just signs and dates the application.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Lake Lanier Encroachment Application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Application
Fill out the project type, description, property information, structure dimensions, and applicant and owner contact details.
- 3
Gather Project Drawings
Include a plot plan sketch or layout showing property lines, structures, and dimensions; provide elevation drawings where the form requests them.
- 4
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application and drawings to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Lake Lanier Encroachment Application for?
- It is for structures extending into Lake Lanier, including docks, floats, boat garages, boat houses, and dredging. The form requests project and property details.
- What drawings should I include with the application?
- Include a plot plan sketch or layout showing property lines, structures, and dimensions. The form also requests elevation drawings for new boat garages, changes to boat garages, and nonconforming boat houses.
- Do I need a notary for the Lake Lanier Encroachment Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant just signs and dates the form.
- How do I submit the Lake Lanier Encroachment Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.