Legal Services for Coan River Waterfront Property Owners
Stretching over 7 miles, Coan River is located in Northumberland County within Virginia's Northern Neck region. It's one of the first deep water tributaries of the Potomac River, and flows from its source in Heathsville through Northumberland County into the Potomac between Lewisetta and Walnut Point. The name of the river is inspired by the Chickacoan Indians that previously inhabited the area.
Our team's extensive knowledge of waterfront (riparian) property rights law, maritime and admiralty law, and environmental law has helped clients all across Virginia.
Examples of Our Work on the Coan River
Boathouse Construction Approval
We successfully assisted our client in gaining approval for their boathouse for their waterfront property on the Coan River. After they submitted a Joint Permit Application (JPA) to the Virginia Marine Resource Commission (VMRC) they received an objection from their neighbor. Our team helped the client obtain a riparian apportionment survey which led to the neighbor withdrawing their objection, and a "No Permit Needed" letter for the boathouse from the VMRC. We coordinated with a local seafood company to ensure they had no objections to the boathouse, and the Northumberland County Planning and Zoning Department, local Wetlands Board, and the Army Corps of Engineers to ensure no further permits were required.
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These represent just a few of the many instances in which Jim and his team have assisted clients on or near Virginia's waterways. If you have a legal issue pertaining to any Virginia waterway, we're here to help.
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