The City shall develop measures for protection of beaches and dunes, establish construction standards which minimize the impacts of man-made structures on beach and dune systems, and work toward restoration of altered beaches and dunes. The measurement of this Objective is the development of such measures and the extent to which beaches and dunes are protected and/or restored and the development of standards to minimize the impacts of man-made structures on the beach and dune systems plus the degree to which the following Policies are implemented.

Policy CM-4.1:

The City shall closely monitor beachfront development to insure to the greatest extent possible that the dune system is preserved as a natural buffer to storm surge.

Policy CM-4.2:

In areas where beaches and dunes are being eroded, the City shall encourage and support a multi-jurisdictional approach to stabilization and restoration projects, preferably utilizing native vegetation as the stabilizing medium.

Policy CM-4.3:

The City shall continue to enforce the coastal construction control line law and shall assure that projects within its area of jurisdiction abide by the setback requirements.

Policy CM-4.4:

No new construction shall be allowed that threatens the stability of either the dune systems or the beach itself. Land development projects in beach areas east of S.R.- A1A should provide for dune stabilization and preservation. In all cases, existing dune vegetation should be preserved to the maximum extent feasible.

Policy CM-4.5:

The City shall continue to prohibit motorized vehicles from operating on the dune system except in emergency situations.

Policy CM-4.6:

The City should continue to work with the Canaveral Port Authority actively mitigate impacts of Port operations on the City's beaches.