§ 196-4. Protective sand dunes.

A. 

Within the Atlantic Ocean Coastal Beach Zone, all existing natural and man-made sand dunes and vegetation shall be preserved. Where sand dunes do not exist, sand dunes may be established through the use of sand fencing or other suitable means and stabilized with American beach grass (Ammophila breviligulata) or other suitable plant materials. All protective sand dunes and vegetation shall be protected from damage by the restriction of pedestrian, equestrian and vehicular traffic. The use of dune buggies, motorcycles, motor bikes, Jeeps and similar vehicles is prohibited within sand dune areas. Where necessary, trails and stairways through and over protective sand dunes may be provided for beach and water access.

B. 

The removal, cutting, burning or destruction of the natural vegetation, sand fences and/or other types of beach protection devices in the Atlantic Ocean Coastal Beach Zone is hereby prohibited.

C. 

The removal of sand from the beaches by other than governmental authorities is hereby prohibited.