As I understand, the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers “owns” (has jurisdiction over) the shoreline between the upper and lower tide marks and the limits are statutorily defined. At some point in the wet part, the Coast Guard takes over. This jurisdiction extends to tide-swept littoral waters, which is why shore front property with dock permits is so outrageously expensive. Any such construction needs to be permitted by those agencies.
One of my cousins owns such a property a bit further south of the area in NJ mentioned in the article along the shores of Barnegat Bay. The property and permits are far more valuable than the dwelling on it.
“Ocean Grave”, LOL.
As I understand, the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers “owns” (has jurisdiction over) the shoreline between the upper and lower tide marks and the limits are statutorily defined. At some point in the wet part, the Coast Guard takes over. This jurisdiction extends to tide-swept littoral waters, which is why shore front property with dock permits is so outrageously expensive. Any such construction needs to be permitted by those agencies.
One of my cousins owns such a property a bit further south of the area in NJ mentioned in the article along the shores of Barnegat Bay. The property and permits are far more valuable than the dwelling on it.