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Deerfield Beach staff unveil dune master plan; staff to begin implementation and seek FY26 funding
Summary
City staff presented a Dune Master Plan on April 1 and said the first project is expected in fall 2025; plan stresses dune design, maintenance guidelines and public-private partnerships amid questions about width, height and public access.
City coastal staff presented a Dune Master Plan to the Deerfield Beach City Commission on April 1, saying staff will begin implementation and seek funding during fiscal year 2026 budget workshops.
The plan, presented by Patrick Bartis, the city's coastal coordinator, calls for design standards and maintenance guidelines, 4–8 foot buffers from the grassy berm, angled access points, annual inspections, and use of public-private partnerships and stakeholder engagement. Bartis said staff held multiple public workshops and a public survey that generated more than 700 responses.
Why it matters: City officials said dunes will trap wind-blown sand, reduce the spread of sand onto the grassy berm and roadways, and serve as a natural line of defense during elevated wind events or storm…
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