The purpose of this chapter is to preserve and enhance the natural function, aesthetic value, and protective qualities of the town’s barrier beach and dune system. This chapter hereby establishes regulations to permit reasonable uses and intrusions into the dune system and the ocean beach, consistent with sound beach and dune conservation practices. This chapter also restricts or prohibits activities which are known to be detrimental to the structural integrity of the primary and frontal dunes, the profile of the ocean beach, and the biological and cultural resources that are present in these areas. Furthermore, this chapter establishes regulations to improve the safety of the general public on the town’s ocean beaches and facilitates ocean rescue and emergency response operations.
(Ord. 09-04, passed 4-8-2009)