Boat docks on Lake Tohopekaliga require both Kissimmee building permits and Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approval. Lake Tohopekaliga is a no-wake-zone in designated areas per Sec. 48-49. Dilapidated boats can be removed by the city under Sec. 48-48.
Lake Tohopekaliga (Lake Toho) is a 22,700-acre lake on Kissimmee's south side and is managed by FWC as Outstanding Florida Waters. Dock construction requires FWC submerged-land authorization plus city building permits. Sec. 48-49 references a city no-wake zone map maintained at City Clerk's office — typically near the Kissimmee Lakefront Park boat ramp. Sec. 48-48 lets the city manager require dilapidated/abandoned boat removal with 30-day notice; the city can auction the boat after notice. SFWMD permits may also apply to certain dock configurations under F.A.C. ch. 62-330.
Unpermitted dock construction: Sec. 1-22(b)(2) — $100. FWC violations under F.S. Ch. 253 can carry separate civil penalties up to $10,000. Operating in violation of the no-wake zone is enforced by FWC officers as a noncriminal boating infraction.
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