Designation Date:
Thursday, March 22, 2001
Description:
The Wild and Scenic North Shore District was designated in order to protect the wild and scenic natural beauty of the District from undue visual intrusion; to allow the unimpeded natural processes of littoral drift to occur, providing continuous beach nourishment along the length of the North Shore; to protect wildlife habitats; to prevent obstruction to navigation throughout the District; to protect against storm damage that may be caused or exacerbated by inappropriate development; to promote economic development of fisheries and related industries.
Boundaries:
waters and lands of north shore, lighthouse to lighthouse, extending 100' seaward from MLW
Designation Criteria:
fishing resource; wildlife, natural, ecological or scientific resource; cultural or historic resource; hazardous
General Restrictions:
permitted uses- routine maintenance, uses such as recreational fishing and boating not involving the permanent placement of any new fill or structure; specially permitted uses - permanent placement of any fill or structure for municipal purposes or for purposes of commercial fishing, shellfishing or aquaculture; all other uses prohibited (including private piers)
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Wild and Scenic North Shore District