Scenarios

The following is a summary of the some of the key concepts in this chapter, followed by possible situations with which local officials, planning commissioners and others may be asked to deal.

What would you do? Imagine yourself in a real-life circumstance in which you are a part of the land use process. Once you have thought about what you would do, you can click on the "Response" section to see a possible response. Although the response should be accurate and help to reinforce chapter content it may not be the only appropriate response that could be provided.

Please refer to the full chapter for reference information and should you have any questions. Click here for a list of field representatives and Department of Land Conservation and Development staff.

Key Concepts

• Local plans must include an inventory of beach and dune forms, including active dunes, recently stabilized dunes, older stabilized dunes and interdune areas.
• The objectives of Goal 18 are to conserve, protect, where appropriate, develop and restore the resources and benefits of coastal beach and dune areas; and also to reduce hazards to life and property.
• Development is generally allowed on older stabilized dunes, but limited or prohibited on beaches, active foredunes and other foredunes subject to hazards.
• Beachfront protective structures are allowed only in areas where development existed on January 1, 1977.
• An approved comprehensive grading plan, that maintains adequate protection from coastal erosion and flooding, is required before dune grading can occur. Dune grading plans can only be authorized in an urban growth boundary or other areas designated and committed to development.