Record #:

19180

Author(s):

Caudle, Neil

Abstract:

Despite the risks of beach erosion and encroaching ocean, North Carolina's beaches are being developed at rapid rates. To prevent continual loss of property, North Carolina adopted its first ocean setback regulation in 1979 under the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA); this management program prevents buildings within sixty feet of the ocean, and controversy over this setback rule is making headlines.

Source:

Coastwatch (NoCar QH 91 A1 N62x), Vol. 11 Issue 1, Jan 1984, p8-10, il, f

Subject(s):

Coastal areas--Development; Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA)--Setbacks