Help with your seawall project·Port St. Lucie
St. Lucie Seawall & Bulkhead Repair
MenuClose
Get help(772) 272-8686
North River Shores · Your waterfront project

North River Shores seawall planning

Seawall and dock planning in North River Shores, Martin County: lower North Fork points, the preserve boundary, shoreline protection zones, sewer work.

Get seawall help(772) 272-8686
Describe your project on this page ↓
North River Shores waterfront mapNorth is up. The accent marker identifies the selected community. Choose a community label to open its local guide. Nearby guide links also appear below the map.North River ShoresRioStuartHarbour RidgeJensen BeachNorth River Shores waterfront mapNorth is up. The accent marker identifies the selected community. Choose a community label to open its local guide. Nearby guide links also appear below the map.North River ShoresRioStuartHarbour Ridge
Land: U.S. Census Bureau St. Lucie and Martin county geometry minus Census water features. Points: City of Port St. Lucie GIS, Census places, St. Lucie County GIS and USGS names. Snapshot: October 25, 2026. General reference only; not a survey, flood map or service boundary.

Get to know your waterfront

North River Shores is an unincorporated Martin County community of about 3,500 residents on the lower North Fork, with river points USGS names Speedy, Arbeau, Bessey and Dyer, and Jenkins Point just west of the Roosevelt Bridge. The North Fork aquatic preserve’s southern boundary runs from Coconut Point to Jenkins Point.

TIGERweb Census 2020 Census Designated Places layer (POP100, HU100 fields) · USGS Geographic Names (capes; streams) · North Fork, St. Lucie Aquatic Preserve

Preserve edge and septic-to-sewer

Residential riverfront and canal lots mix seawalls and docks with mangrove points. Older walls on lots of record may qualify for shoreline protection zone waivers, but new hardening needs a county Shoreline Stabilization Permit.

WPTV reported North River Shores was targeted for septic-to-sewer conversion as a possible pollution hotspot, with homeowners paying part of the cost. Shoreline Protection - Requirements for Waterfront Lots of Record, 1 Acre or Less · Septic projects a huge price for homeowners (Alex Hagan)

What could the work cost?

Coordinate wall work with any sewer construction in the street to avoid paying twice for access and restoration.

Published examples are attributed context from Treasure Coast and nearby South Florida sources, not a Port St. Lucie average or a quote. Your wall needs a property-specific written scope.

Compare quotes and plan a budget →

Find the relevant permits and records

North River Shores researched starting points
Starting pointWhat to resolvePrepare and look up
Martin County Building Department
Repair or replacement of a previously permitted seawall; docks, lifts and pilings.
Survey dated after Oct. 4, 2002 with NAVD elevations, sealed drawings, DEP permit or exemption. 772-288-5916.
Residential Seawall Checklist
Martin County Growth Management
Shoreline Stabilization Permit for a new seawall, riprap, retaining wall or living shoreline.
Part 1 determination letter, then the permit; new seawall SSP $1,840 plus $390 review. env@martin.fl.us.
Shoreline Stabilization Permitting (SSP) Application Help Document · Environmental Applications and Permits Fee Schedule
FDEP state lands (aquatic preserve)
Consent to use state-owned bottom land in the North Fork St. Lucie Aquatic Preserve.
Ask whether the wall moves more than one foot waterward; preserve dock standards apply.
North Fork, St. Lucie Aquatic Preserve · Fla. Admin. Code R. 18-20.004 - Management Policies, Standards, and Criteria

Prepare the questions for the responsible office.

A North River Shores checklist

Use these steps to gather records and prepare a property-specific conversation. Public records and project references do not describe the condition of your wall.

  1. Pull the permit history

    Search the address on the city or county permit portal for seawall, dock and lift permits and their final inspections before the first site visit.

  2. Check the preserve boundary

    Lots near Coconut Point–Jenkins Point sit at the preserve edge.

    North Fork, St. Lucie Aquatic Preserve

  3. Find your SPZ

    Ask the Environmental Division about waivers for lots of record.

    Shoreline Protection - Requirements for Waterfront Lots of Record, 1 Acre or Less

  4. Prepare the county checklist

    Survey after Oct. 4, 2002 with NAVD elevations.

    Residential Seawall Checklist

Start with what you know

Get help with your North River Shores seawall

Tell us what has changed and how to reach you. We’ll help you work out the next step; photos and measurements can follow later.

Getting your form ready…

North River Shores project questions

Who permits here?
Which manatee zones apply?

Martin County’s Rule 68C-22.024 zones.

Fla. Admin. Code R. 68C-22.024 - Martin County Zones

Keep planning

Prepare for an assessmentCompare repair and replacementReview the project scope

Nearby waterfront guides

Rio, Palm City, Stuart, Harbour Ridge

View the local guide directory.

Show sourcesHide sources
  1. TIGERweb Census 2020 Census Designated Places layer (POP100, HU100 fields)Source reviewed 2026-10-25
  2. USGS Geographic Names (capes; streams)Source reviewed 2026-10-25
  3. North Fork, St. Lucie Aquatic PreserveSource reviewed 2026-10-25
  4. Shoreline Protection - Requirements for Waterfront Lots of Record, 1 Acre or LessSource reviewed 2026-10-25
  5. Septic projects a huge price for homeowners (Alex Hagan)Source reviewed 2026-10-25
  6. Residential Seawall ChecklistSource reviewed 2026-10-25
  7. Shoreline Stabilization Permitting (SSP) Application Help DocumentSource reviewed 2026-10-25
  8. Environmental Applications and Permits Fee ScheduleSource reviewed 2026-10-25
  9. Fla. Admin. Code R. 18-20.004 - Management Policies, Standards, and CriteriaSource reviewed 2026-10-25
  10. Shoreline Protection - Requirements for Waterfront Lots of Record, 1 Acre or LessSource reviewed 2026-10-25
  11. Fla. Admin. Code R. 68C-22.024 - Martin County ZonesSource reviewed 2026-10-25
Get seawall help(772) 272-8686