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James City County boards approve series of Chesapeake Bay and wetlands exceptions with conditions
Summary
Wetlands and Chesapeake Bay boards approved multiple RPA exceptions and permit adjustments March 11, including pier and dock corrections, deck and retaining‑wall exceptions, and an extension and modification of existing permits; most measures passed unanimously with mitigation and surety conditions.
James City County’s Wetlands Board and Chesapeake Bay Board on March 11 approved a string of exception requests and permit adjustments affecting shoreline properties across the county, imposing mitigation and surety conditions in most cases.
On the wetlands board docket, members approved WJPA26‑0003, a permit for a pier and kayak launch at 3475 Westport (staff noted as‑built dimensions exceed the originally permitted area beyond mean low water but concluded there were no additional tidal wetland impacts); the board granted the request by a 5–0 vote. The board also approved a two‑year extension for WJPA23‑0013 (new expiration 06/11/2028) and a modification to WJPA25‑0011 that reauthorized conditions while updating RPA restoration planting requirements to 7 canopy trees, 14 understory trees and 21 shrubs with a surety of $5,250.
At the Chesapeake Bay Board meeting, staff presented several exception requests and recommended approval with conditions. Highlights and board actions included:
- CBPA26‑0014 (900 Kings…
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