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 on a coastal feature (e.g., coastal beach, barrier, dune, coastal wetlands, headlands, bluffs and cliffs, rocky shores, and manmade shorelines,) or within 200 feet of a coastal feature or tidal waters, including salt ponds, of Rhode Island. Also, permits are required for work that has 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 1.3.3 of the Red Book (650-RICR-20-00-1). Please see Section 1.1.4 of Red Book for more details on these requirements.
Permits may be required from USACE for the following work (in addition to state and other permits):
- Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act for work or structures in, over, or under navigable waters of the United States (this includes but is not limited to rivers, lakes, tidal waters, and the ocean).
- Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, a USACE permit is required for the discharge of dredged or fill material into waters of the United States (this includes but is not limited to navigable waters, streams, and adjacent wetlands).
To file an application or for additional details on USACE's jurisdictional authority please see the Jurisdiction page on the Regulatory Request System (RRS) at rrs.usace.army.mil.
Applicants wishing to discuss a potential project with staff relative to the Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Program and its requirements can do so by contacting the CRMC and bringing/filling out the form at the right of this page. Please do keep in mind, however, that the guidance given by the professional staff only applies to the information provided by the applicant as it is represented at the time of the consultation.
Additionally, and if you prefer, we offer a Preliminary Determination report – a more formal and written narrative that will provide you with a discussion of the merits of your proposed project in respect to the management of the program.
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.
Access to Public Records: Would you like to make a formal request to access the public records of the CRMC? Please send your request to Lisa Turner, APRA Coordinator and Keeper of the Records via the following link: https://crmc.nextrequest.com. The CRMC Policies on Access to Public Records can be viewed in Section 1.15 of the Management Procedures (650-10-00-1), adopted in accordance with RIGL §38-2-1 et. seq.
Please submit one electronic copy
of applications or additional application materials to
Cstaff1@crmc.ri.gov.
Send three paper copies to:
CRMC Oliver Stedman Government Center
4808 Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879
To contact the CRMC about applications to:
Object (via email or emailed letter)
or
Submit a general comment
Please email
cstaff1@crmc.ri.gov and reference the file# or name in the subject line.
Go to our Contact Us page to obtain additional contact information and directions to our Wakefield, RI office.
Permit Application Forms and Checklists
Please DO NOT Permanently Bind Applications. No staples, No spiral binding, No book bindings.
Please DO NOT Permanently Bind Applications. No staples, No spiral binding, No book bindings.
Residential Boating Facility
New Structural Shoreline Protection Facility
First 100 linear feet
$1,500.00
Each additional linear foot
$15.00/lf
Residential Development Project (condominiums, subdivisions, paper subdivisions, etc.)
First 6 units/lots
$3,500.00
Each additional unit/lot
$400.00
Infrastructure (roads, drainage, etc.)
(.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
Less than or equal to one-half (1/2) acre
$500.00
Greater than 1/2 acre but less than or equal to 1 acre
$600.00
Greater than 1 acre but less than or equal to 5 acres
$750.00
Greater than 5 acres
$1,000.00
Onsite Sewage Disposal Systems
New Systems
All Others fee
All others (include Redbook §1.3.3 reviews)
Based on Estimated Project Cost (EPC). 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).
EPC is less than or equal to $1,000
$50.00
EPC Between $1,000.01 - $2,500
$100.00
$2,500.01 - $5,000
$150.00
$5,000.01 - $10,000
$200.00
$10,000.01 - $25,000
$250.00
$25,000.01 - $50,000
$500.00
$50,000.01 - $100,000
$750.00
$100,000.01 - $150,000
$1,000.00
$150,000.01 - $200,000
$1,250.00
$200,000.01 - $250,000
$1,500.00
$250,000.01 - $300,000
$1,750.00
$300,000.01 - $350,000
$2,000.00
$350,000.01 - $400,000
$2,250.00
$400,000.01 - $450,000
$2,500.00
$450,000.01 - $500,000
$2,750.00
$500,000.01 - $20,000,000
($2,750.00 + .005 X EPC beyond $500,000.00)
EPC greater than $20,000,000
($100,250.00 + .0025 X EPC beyond $20,000,000)
Preliminary Determinations
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
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
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:
- 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;
- Illegal activities excluding those classified as maintenance activities under the RICRMP shall be assessed a $250.00 administrative fee; and,
- Unauthorized maintenance activities shall be assessed a $100.00 administrative fee.
2. Applications before the Council
- 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.
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