§ 8-7. Beach bulldozing prohibited.

(a)

On the ocean beaches, bulldozing sand, pushing sand by mechanical means or other mechanical change to the topography is prohibited except in the following situations:

(1)

When such work is performed as a part of a hurricane or erosion protection project or beach nourishment project sponsored by the town or any local, state or federal government agency;

(2)

When such work is performed at the direction of, and with authorization by, the town for the purpose of beach maintenance;

(3)

When such work is authorized by issuance of a general waiver of this section by the board of commissioners following a natural disaster.

(b)

When work is performed upon the ocean beaches in compliance with subsection (a) above the equipment operator must have a copy of the CAMA permit/exemption letter from the town on his/her person when conducting this activity and be familiar with all of the conditions associated with the permit.

(c)

Each day that the property is not restored to its pre-bulldozed condition shall be a separate violation. Collection and enforcement of this civil penalty shall be in accordance with subsections 1-6(b) and (d) of this Code.

(Ord. No. 11-08-028, Pt. I, 8-3-2011; Ord. No. 14-03-006, Pt. I, 3-5-2014)