Dune System:
The dune and beach areas help reduce flood damage by mitigating the effect of storm waves.
Without the dunes, oceanfront properties and other Borough infrastructure would be exposed to the full force of waves during storm events. The natural and beneficial function of the ocean front dunes cannot be overemphasized. Borough ordinance regulates the beach and dune area, prohibiting virtually all construction and regulating access even by the property owners. What you can do:
- Stay off the dunes!
- Cross dunes only at approved pathways or walkways.
- Support dune maintenance activities (dune grass planting, dune fence installation and maintenance).
- Report Dune Ordinance violations to the Police Department.