In the third illustration, you will see that an easement has been added to the property that gives someone access from the road and to the Red Line. The COE can not grant you a permit for a dock if you do not have a way to legally access the shoreline. To get to the shoreline, at some point, you have to cross over the Red Line. This can either be done because your own property extends to the Red Line, or it could happen because you have a DEEDED EASEMENT which grants you permission to cross someone else’s property to get to the shoreline.
There are neighborhoods that were developed in the late 60s and 70s where they didn’t put easements in place. In order to get access to the shore and to the Red Line you must cross over someone’s private property. In order for you to get a dock permit, you must have a notarized letter giving you permission to pass through their property. THIS PERMISSION CAN BE REVOKED THOUGH. Which is why it is strongly advised that you buy a property where a deeded easement is in place or at the very least understand that your future dock access can be controlled by a neighbor.