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Duke Energy has control over construction of docks, dredging, even removing vegetation in its shoreline strip, so if docks are important to buyers permits have to be in place before lots are sold.

Duke Energy lake rules can be found at www.duke-energy.com/lakes, to Lake Management, and then to the Shoreline Management Plan link. Go to Catawba-Wateree
SMP and then Shoreline Management Guidelines. Questions and requests for dock permit applications should be directed to Duke Energy Lake Services at 800-443-5193.

In addition to the rules governing the shoreline, there are state and, in some cases, county rules about what can be done just above it, in a buffer zone that uses vegetation as water-quality protection. At lakes Norman, Mountain Island and Wylie, the state says the buffer must be at least 50 feet. On the York County side of Lake Wylie, the buffer is also 50 feet.

In Mecklenburg, the state minimum is observed, but the buffer requirement may be as much as 100 feet, depending on where the property is on the lake or whether it’s in a development that sets its own rules above the 50-foot minimum.

No structures - pools, decks, sidewalks or anything else - can be built in the buffer. Cutting trees or otherwise changing the vegetation is subject to certain rules. For Mecklenburg, those rules are found at http://stormwater.charmeck.org, under Brochures/Publications. Look for Protecting Water Quality in Charlotte-Mecklenburg's Three Lakes.

For Lincoln, Iredell and Gaston, they're at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/nps/catawba.htm. Look under Catawba River Basin Riparian Buffer Protection Rules Fact Sheet. And for York County, go to http://www.yorkcountygov.com and look under Department List for Planning and Development. On the right, you'll find River Ordinance FAQs.

Environmental specialists are happy to field questions about the buffer. For Mecklenburg's part of Lake Norman, that's Water Quality Specialist Michael Burkhard at 980-722-5779. For Mecklenburg's part of lakes Mountain Island and Wylie, call Water Quality Supervisor David Caldwell at 704-336-5452.

For the Iredell, Lincoln and Gaston areas of the lakes, call Alan Johnson or Erin Fogarty at the Mooresville office of the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources' Water Quality Division, 704-663-1699. And in York County, you can address questions to the county's Web site or to the county's residential zoning department at 803-909-7240.

In addition to dealing with the lakeside requirements, homebuyers pay a premium for waterfront homes. It's $200,000 to $500,000 more than inland. Waterfront homes on Wylie are in the range of $300,000 to $2+ million and on Lake Norman $400,000 to over $4 million.

Lake Wylie waterfront community includes Charlotte NC, Tega Cay SC, Fort Mill SC, Rock Hill SC, Clover SC and Gastonia NC. Lake Wylie lakefront neighborhoods include River Hills, Palisades, The Sanctuary, Harbor Estates, Creekshire Village, Creekshire Estates, Riverpointe, Tega Cay, Heron Harbor, Lakeshore, The Landing, Carolina Coves, Wylie Landing, Woodland Bay, Windswept Cove, Misty Waters, and many others.

Lake Wylie waterfront homes, water view homes, as well as waterfront and waterview lots and home sites are available for sale, rent and lease purchase. Please call or e-mail us to find out why so many homeowners want to call Lake Wylie home.

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Lake Wylie - Area Info

The oldest Lake on Catawba River, Catawba Lake, currently one of 11 lakes in the Catawba River chain, was created in 1904 and later renamed after Dr. W. Gil Wylie, one of the co-founders of Catawba Power Co., a predecessor of Duke Energy.

The Buster Boyd Bridge that connects the North and South Carolina side of Lake Wylie was built in 1923, rebuilt in 1961 and widened in 2005. Today, the bridge is home to marinas and The Palisades Boat Club.

In the mid 1900s much of the land on Lake Wylie near what is now The Palisades (see my other post on Palisades and HomeArama 2008 at The Ranch) was largely clear-cut and harvested for timber, and much of the original natural vegetation was lost. Fortunately, reforestation took hold with original species remained intact.

In the late 20th century Lake Wylie became popular as a backyard retreat for Charlotte residents. At that time, Lake Wylie was best known for local recreation and became a favorite spot for boating and some of the Carolina’s best fishing.

As Charlotte emerged as one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the country in the 2000s and demand for new homes and land began to surge, Lake Wylie became one of the most popular areas for new construction. Located only minutes from uptown Charlotte on Route 49, Lake Wylie became the area of the most desirable in the region to live and work.

If you looking for an area to relocate to with a mild weather, active lifestyle, and close to urban area and international airport, Lake Wylie must be on your short list of destinations. Visit our web site http://LakeWylieHomePages.com for relocation assistance, search homes and properties for sale, and additional information on Lake Wylie, Fort Mill, Tega Cay, Lake Norman and Charlotte.