Informal Opinion No.

John B. Nesbitt, Esq. Village Attorney, Sodus Point

You ask whether a village may regulate the construction and placement of docks located outside the village's boundary.

The Village of Sodus Point borders on Great Sodus Bay and Lake Ontario. As stated in your letter, the village has become concerned about a recent increase in the docks and boat houses being built on the bay. The village is interested in maintaining some uniformity in the placement and construction of these structures.

In September, 1983, the Village of Dering Harbor requested our opinion in a similar situation (Op Atty Gen…