RI CRMC Application Forms and Fees

Application Forms and Fees

When activities are proposed to be conducted within the jurisdiction of the CRMC, they are normally done so through the submission of an application request.

Generally, a permit is required for any construction or alteration in the coastal region or tidal waters of Rhode Island. Also, permits are required for work that is within 200 feet of the mean high water mark; within 200 feet of a coastal feature (eg. beach, dune, cliff, bluff, ledge, salt pond or wetland); have a reasonable probability of conflicting with CRMC goals, management plans or programs; and have the potential to change the environment of the coastal region due to those inland activities described in Section 320 of the CRMP. Please see Section 100 of Coastal Resources Management Program (PDF) for more details on these requirements.

The permit application forms that follow incorporate the procedures of the CRMC relative to its policies and programs so that the proposed activity accurately reflects the type of request being made. The permit applications must be completed depending on the character and extent of the project. Application fees are the reverse of an application form. For more information contact the Coastal Resources Management Council at (401) 783-3370.

Permit Application Forms and Checklists

Conservation Easement and Restrictions (MS Word)

Freshwater Wetlands Edge Verification (PDF)

CRMC Assent Application (PDF) – This is the main application form. A CRMC Assent application is necessary for any new construction project (eg. small or large project). (Building Official Form also required)

CRMC Assent Application Checklist (PDF) (Building Official Form also required)

Maintenance Application (PDF) – A maintenance application is used when an applicant wants to repair something or maintain something previously approved. (Building Official Form also required)

Modification Application (PDF) – This application is filled out when an applicant requests a modification to an existing Assent. (Building Official Form also required)

Extension Request (PDF) – Assents are issued for a three year period. In the event that the applicant is not able to start the project or fails to have a significant amount of the project completed at the end of this period, the applicant must apply for an extension request sixty (60) days prior to the expiration of the Assent.

Preliminary Determination Request (PDF) – This request form is used to determine whether or not a project is feasible and/or if a project is within the jurisdiction of the CRMC. It can be used to help an applicant understand what information will be needed for a review should an applicant decide to move forward on the activity.

Freshwater Wetlands Application (PDF) – This package contains all the information needed to submit an application for work in areas where freshwater wetlands exist on a piece of property within the CRMC's jurisdiction. Please go to the CRMC and RIDEM collaboration that establishes clear delineations for the jurisdictional areas for freshwater wetlands between the two regulatory agencies. If your project contains both coastal and freshwater wetlands, please only use the CRMC Assent Application (above). (Building Official Form also required)

State of RI Dredging Application (PDF) – This package contains all the information needed to submit an application for dredging in Rhode Island. (Building Official Form also required)

Aquaculture Application Package (PDF) – This package contains all the information needed to submit an application for aquaculture in Rhode Island. Application forms, CRMC and DEM regulations, state law citations, and information of regulatory and review processes are all contained within the package.
CRMC Research/Educational Aquaculture Application (PDF)
Recreational Aquaculture Application (PDF)

Building Official Form (PDF) – This form is completed by the town official or municipality as evidence that the building official has seen the form and granted (or will grant) approval of the construction project at the local level. It is a required form that must be submitted with any activity that also needs local approval.

Buffer Zone and Invasive Plant Management Application (PDF) – In order to maintain and manage a coastal buffer zone, the CRMC requests the completion of a buffer zone management application. This ensures that the recommended vegetation plan remains viable.

Dock Registration Form (PDF) – After receiving approval from the CRMC to build a new residential dock, the CRMC also issues a registration number that is assigned for that dock in the form of a registration plate, which is then affixed to the dock. This form is used as an application for existing residential docks that have been built prior to the CRMC's regulations under other regulatory authorities. This application will allow the CRMC to assign a registration number to these "pre-existing" residential docks.

Dock Pier Checklist (PDF) – In conjunction with the CRMC Assent application, when an applicant wants to construct a residential dock, a complete list of review information must be submitted along with an application. This Checklist details that information.

Affidavit (PDF) – An affidavit is one tool used by the CRMC to verify information. For pre-existing residential docks that were built prior to the establishment of the CRMC, an Affidavit is used as part of the application information needs. Also, and as an example, an affidavit stating that a dock was registered is necessary if a registration plate is missing and needs to be replaced.

Application (PDF) for CRMC jurisdictional determination within the City of Warwick
Procedures for Review of Warwick Development Projects (PDF) which may be affected by Coastal and Wetland Resources

Schedule of Fees

As of 10/29/09

Project	Description/Comments	Fee
Residential Boating Facility	New Facility	$1, 500.00
New Structural Shoreline Protection Facility	First 100 linear feet Each additional linear foot	$1,500.00 $15.00/lf
Residential Development Project (condominiums, subdivisions, paper subdivisions, etc.)	First 6 units/lots Each additional unit/lot Infrastructure (roads, drainage, etc.)	$3,500.00 $400.00 (.005 X EPC)
Review of units/lots within a Council approved Subdivision	Submitted in accordance with all Council conditions/stipulations	1/2 of the All Others fee
Buffer Zone Alterations and Management Plans	For areas less than or equal to 1 acre For areas between 1 and 5 acres For areas greater than 5 acres	$100.00 $250.00 $500.00
Onsite Sewage Disposal Systems	New Systems	All Others fee
All others (include Section 320 reviews)	Based on Estimated Project Cost: EPC is less than or equal to $1,000 EPC Between $1,000.01 - $2,500 $2,500.01 - $5,000 $5,000.01 - $10,000 $10,000.01 - $25,000 $25,000.01 - $50,000 $50,000.01 - $100,000 $100,000.01 - $150,000 $150,000.01 - $200,000 $200,000.01 - $250,000 $250,000.01 - $300,000 $300,000.01 - $350,000 $350,000.01 - $400,000 $400,000.01 - $450,000 $450,000.01 - $500,000 $500,000.01 - $20,000,000 EPC greater than $20,000,000	$50.00 $100.00 $150.00 $200.00 $250.00 $500.00 $750.00 $1,000.00 $1,250.00 $1,500.00 $1,750.00 $2,000.00 $2,250.00 $2,500.00 $2,750.00 ($2,750.00 + .005 X EPC beyond $500,000.00) ($100,250.00 + .0025 X EPC beyond $20,000,000)
EPC = Estimated Project Cost. The EPC shall include all costs associated with site preparation (e.g., earthwork, landscaping, etc.) sewage treatment (e.g., cost of ISDS, sewer tie-ins, etc.) and construct costs (e.g., materials, labor, and installation of all items necessary to obtain a certification of occupancy).

Preliminary Determinations	Fee
Individual residential homeowner/potential homeowner	$150.00
All other projects (e.g., subdivisions, commercial, industrial, etc.)	$1,000.00
Jurisdictional determinations	$100.00

Other Fees	Fee
Single Family Residence Assent Renewal/Extension	$75.00
All Other Assent Renewal/Extension	$250.00
Modification-Single Family Residence w/no public hearing	$100.00
Modification of under 50% of a recreational boating facility	$250.00
All other Modification Requests	All Other fee or $250.00 whichever is greater
Lightering Permits	$250.00
Beach Vehicle Permits (In state)	$100.00
Beach Vehicle Permits (Out of State)	$200.00
Declaratory Rulings	$1,000.00
Petitions for regulation changes	$1,000.00
Contested cases with sub-committee hearings	Applicant pays all costs of hearing process
Dock Registration	$20.00

Administrative Fees for Activities which have occurred without a valid CRMC Approval

1. Administrative Reviews

All such activities will be assessed an application fee based on above plus:

a) Illegally constructed structures and unauthorized activities located in tidal waters and/or on adjacent coastal or shoreline features (See RICRMP Section 200 and Section 210) shall be assessed $500.00 administrative fee;

b) Illegal activities excluding those classified as maintenance activities under the RICRMP shall be assessed a $250.00 administrative fee; and,

c) Unauthorized maintenance activities shall be assessed a $100.00 administrative fee.

2. Applications before the Council

a. In accordance with Council regulations, all activities or alterations which have already occurred, or have been constructed or partially constructed without a Council Assent shall be subject to the fee schedule contained in Section 4.3.2. In addition, the Council shall assess an appropriate administrative fee based on a recommendation by the Executive Director. The recommended administrative fee shall take into account the impact on coastal resources, additional demand on Council resources, and hardship on an applicant (see RICRMP Section 160).

Hardships

Where an applicant can demonstrate that the fee schedule described herein presents an undue hardship, the Council may adjust the application fee, administrative fee, and/or contested case fees.

* NOTE: All fees are Summative. In addition, all fees are filing fees and non-refundable.

** NOTE: Applicants should consult Section 4.3 of the CRMC's Management Procedures for a more detailed description of the CRMC's fee schedule.