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Beach Haven council approves compromise ordinance on private dune walkovers over public objection
Summary
The Beach Haven Borough Council approved Ordinance 2025-26 revising the borough beach‑protection code on private dune walkovers after months of drafting and public comment; the measure passed 4–1. Residents and ecologists urged stronger protections while some speakers said the revised text is a pragmatic compromise.
The Beach Haven Borough Council on a Tuesday in October approved Ordinance 2025-26, which revises borough code provisions that regulate private dune walkovers and the borough’s dune‑protection rules. The motion to approve passed in a roll-call vote with Miss Anderson, Mr. McCaffrey, Miss Snder and Mayor Lambert voting yes and Mrs. Ball Miller voting no.
The ordinance text repeals and replaces sections of Chapter 57 (beach protection) to set new conditions and limits on private dune walkovers. Council members described the measure as a negotiated compromise developed with attorneys and input from borough staff and outside agencies; one council…
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