§ 50-347. Conservation zone.

(a)

Established; purpose. A protection zone shall be established along the entire Atlantic Ocean beach of the county. The purpose of this zone is to encourage the natural function of the beach.

(b)

Location. This zone shall be established 30 feet seaward from the seaward toe of the most seaward dune, dune scarp or manmade structure, or half the distance to mean high-water level, whichever is the lesser in transitional areas and 15 feet in urban areas.

(c)

Management plan. A conservation zone management plan shall be established by the county in commission for the purpose of standardization along the beach area.

(1)

A program regulating all vehicle activities within the conservation zone, except at vehicle accessways, shall be implemented.

(2)

Preservation of existing natural vegetation, which must remain undisturbed and protected, includes but is not limited to a table of plants that is to be maintained and updated by Volusia County Environmental Management.

(3)

Additional natural vegetation may be planted and maintained for those areas where necessary and/or beneficial.

(4)

The installation of fencing or other structures as approved by state and county agencies is encouraged to assist in sand catching.

(5)

Artificial dune construction is encouraged.

(6)

All permitted armoring projects must be fronted or covered by artificial dunes with vegetation. Measures shall be established to ensure longterm maintenance [is] created.

(Ord. No. 88-15, § 901, 5-19-88; Ord. No. 91-42, § II, 12-5-91; Ord. No. 2004-17, § II, 10-21-04)