Like a fishing guide's GPS numbers to the best fishing spots or a realtor's knowledge of really good deals on FSBO properties, this info is not shared openly, but eventually disclosed of course once hired.  

You can go to the Atlanta History Center and look at micro fish or the original building permit. 

Go for: that Beautiful 200 gal Saltwater fish tank in the foyer, as is, ALL fish staythat 1968 396 SS Camaro sitting in the garage that the seller never drivesthat Harley Davison motorcycle in the garage that the seller's wife hatesthat 25 foot Key West bay boat  those 2 new Kayaks on the dockthose 2 new Jet Skies on the liftsthe new John Deer tractor in the barn   that awesome TV and surround sound systemthe leather furniturethe dinning room table, chairs and chandelierthe office furniture the master bedroom set  the pool furniture etc. 

The best and fastest way to get your answer is to talk to multiple property tax protest firms, you might be able to fish for your answer or at least you could hire them and they can take care of it for you.

Fish like creature... or... some situation where builders chew up profits for pressure treated lumber?

It's true.. around bp I am a tiny fish in the commercial side.

I must be a "small fish" that they think they can get money out of me maybe incrementally.... 

The only other reason for a dock would be aesthetics and fishing, which I think would add marginal value at best.

When not working I try to spend as much time in or on the water surfing, fishing, or relaxing.Cheers and I look forward to networking in the Wilmington, NC area!

I'm just never sure about what applies to our situation after reading the city rules and regs, partially because I probably don't want them to apply to me and because I feel like we're just small potatoes and the rules are meant to apply to the big fishes.