It shall be unlawful for any person or animals (except dogs as permitted herein) to cross any portion of a dune, the dune ridge or a frontal dune as such terms are defined in Chapter 155 of this Code (herein collectively the “dunes”) except for official town business or for emergency access purposes unless such crossing is (a) for the purpose of going to the ocean from private property immediately west of the dunes or to the private property immediately west of the dunes from the ocean or (b) over an existing pathway or a permitted wooden walkway, ramp, or stairs. Examples of prohibited activities include, but are not limited to, crossing the dunes for a purpose other than going to or from the ocean, playing on the dunes, climbing on the dunes, removing dune vegetation, allowing animals to cross the dunes (except dogs on a leash when permitted and only in the manner permitted herein), and other activities that reduce the stability of the dunes and potentially decrease the dunes’ storm protection value, wildlife habitat value, and aesthetic value.
(Ord. 1704, passed 4-11-13)