Shoreline Protection
Encroachment Information
Private Docks are the most common type of encroachment on Tribal Waters. Through this page you can map the location and see a description of any encroachments currently permitted by the Coeur d'Alene Tribe. In addition you will find several helpful links for owners or potential owners of encroachments as well as recreational users of the Lake. Take note of your Encroachment Number which can be found on the end of your encroachment or on a previous permit or annual renewal notice. Your Encroachment Number will be used to search encroachment data using the link below.
As a reminder pursuant to Coeur d'Alene Tribal Law and Order Code, Chapter 44-8.01(D)(1 & 2):
(1) All encroachments on Tribal submerged lands and waters are specifically prohibited and considered an unlawful trespass unless there is a solid permit and lease currently in effect for the encroachment. (2) Application must be made to the Tribe for a permit and lease for all encroachments... Application and lease is required regardless of whether the encroachment is a pre-existing encroachment, a new encroachment or the alternation or repair of an existing encroachment. Any violations of such code may result in the un-permitted encroachment deemed a trespass on Tribal Land, removed, and a subsequent fine assessed for each violation.
Any person installing, upgrading or modifying an encroachment on Tribal Waters or involved in any work on submerged lands must have express written permission by the Tribe prior to bringing an encroachment on Tribal Waters or engaging in any constructions activities. If you anticipate engaging in these activities you are encouraged to apply 90 days in advance to allow for adequate time to review the application. Please follow all instructions outlined on the Encroachment Application page. Prior to completing your encroachment application please review the Encroachment Standards to ensure compliance with standards of proposed designs. Incomplete applications will delay processing time.
Change of Ownership
If the ownership of the property, dock, or other permitted encroachment changes, the Coeur d'Alene Tribe Lake Management Department must be notified. If the property is transferred to a new owner, the existing permit also can be transferred to the new owner.
Upon transfer of permit the new owner accepts responsibility to adhere to all Encroachment Standards set forth by the Coeur d'Alene Tribe. Fees to transfer permits are shown on the fee schedule above.
A permit can be transferred by completing the Change of Ownership Application and mailing it along with the applicable fees to the Lake Management Department.
Change of Ownership Application must be submitted to the Lake Management Department within 30 days of transfer of property ownership. If a dock is sold and moved to a different property, an application must be submitted and approval in writing from the Lake Management Department is required for the new dock at the new location prior to placement of the dock.
The existing permit number stays with the property and must only be removed and transferred by Lake Management Department. It does NOT move with the dock.
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