1. (a) A shoreline stabilization project shall require a standard permit, except as provided for in Env-Wt 609.10(b)(5), if it:

   1. (1) Is a living shoreline that does not meet the requirements of Env-Wt 609.01 or an installation of hard structures in any previously undisturbed coastal lands or tidal wetlands;
   2. (2) Represents an increase in hardening of the shoreline, such as by constructing a wall, installing rip-rap, converting a bio-installation to armoring, or increasing the dimensions of existing armoring; or
   3. (3) Does not qualify as a minimum impact project under Env-Wt 609.10.

2. (b) The following shall constituted major impact projects:

   1. (1) Projects in sand dunes, tidal wetlands, or bogs, except for repair of existing structures pursuant to Env-Wt 609.10; and
   2. (2) Projects within 100 feet of the highest observable tide line that alter any bank, flat, wetlands, surface water, or undeveloped uplands, except for repair of existing structures pursuant to Env-Wt 609.08(a).
3. (c) Projects that do not meet the criteria for minimum impact or major projects shall constitute minor impact projects.

Source. #12806, eff 12-15-19