Aerial view of Miami Beach waterfront homes with private docks along a green canal

COCOA BEACH, FLORIDA

Dock Builders Cocoa Beach

Dock builders in Cocoa Beach set docks back the lesser of 20% of lot width or 15 feet from the side line, unless a neighbor waiver is recorded (LDC 3-28(D)).

Licensed Permits handled Florida waterfront

We connect Cocoa Beach owners in Cocoa Isles, Snug Harbor, River Isles and the other canal subdivisions with licensed marine contractors who design to it.

Free consultation and a written scope.

Structures and roofs

Boathouses, lifts and shade structures stop at 18 feet NAVD88, with open sides. A walkway projecting 3 feet or less needs only a 5 foot setback.

Palm-lined canal in Miami Beach with private docks and small boats

Why it matters

The City of Cocoa Beach permit

The building permit needs a boundary survey, and in preserve areas the FDEP permit or exemption comes first.

Moored boats may take no more than a third of the canal width.

A free inspection tells you which one you are looking at.

What a free inspection includes

A contractor comes to your property, looks at the structure above and below the waterline where needed, and tells you what is actually happening.

You get a written scope and estimate. No obligation, no trip fee.

  • On-site assessment of the structure and surrounding soil
  • Photos and a plain-English explanation of the problem
  • Written estimate with scope and materials
  • Repair versus replacement guidance where both are options
Contractor in a safety vest taking notes on a clipboard during an on-site assessment
Aerial view of the residential canal grid in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Serving waterfront Florida

Local waterways, permit offices, and conditions vary by region. Pick yours.

Get a free inspection

Free Inspection Request

No obligation, no trip fee. A licensed marine contractor in the Space Coast will call you to arrange a time.

Aerial view of waterfront homes along the Tarpon River in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Find out what your waterfront needs

A licensed marine contractor in the Space Coast will inspect your seawall, dock, or lift at no cost and put it in writing.