Specifications and Limitations

Specifications:

The design must provide all facilities and services to those who use the harbor
The design must provide adequate parking for all harbor facilities
The design must accommodate boats on land
The design must contain an attractive entrance
The design must plant two trees for ever tree removed
The design must maximize water conservation
The design must minimize water pollution in the form of water run-off and oil spillage
The design must contain vegetation
The design must minimize the use of impervious materials and buildings
The design must include adequate lighting and drainage
The design must prevent erosion
The design must absorb any gasoline leaked into the water
The design must provide slips for 400 boats
The design must accommodate boats up to 90 feet long
The design must provide freshwater access
The design must provide a full service fuel dock with a sanitary pump-out station
The design must provide an 88 ton travel lift and yard
The design must provide bulkhead and retaining walls
The design must minimize the need for and impact of dredging
The design must use stationary docking
The design must minimize water and land pollution
The design must provide protection from incoming waves

Limitations:

The design must adhere to Green Marina compliances
The design must not extend beyond the current perimeter of the harbor
The design must not remove facilities unless the facilities are being replaced by more eco-friendly versions
The design must separate roads from parking areas
The design must not contain more than 40% impervious areas
The design must avoid the intersection of roads
The design must minimize the disturbance of the existing site
The design must adhere to Atlantic Highlands and New Jersey restrictions and regulations
The design must prevent the introduction of pollutants into the bay
The design must use renewable energy in the form of wind turbines and solar panels
The design must be built using long-lasting, environmentally friendly materials