Addressing a growing number of permit questions, the coastal policy and rulemaking body has approved a prohibition on artificial turf within the 30-foot shoreline buffer in areas of environmental concern.
Coastal Resources Commission
Resilience, natural approach basis of habitat plan tweaks
Proposed amendments to the state’s official plan for protecting, restoring and conserving coastal habitats and fisheries drill in on newly specific priorities linked to water quality and climate change.
State OKs accessible beach mats for Topsail Beach
The state Coastal Resources Commission has granted the town of Topsail Beach permission to install beach mats for wheelchair users at three handicapped-accessible beach access sites during the summer months.
Topsail Beach seeks variance allowing wheelchair mats
The state Coastal Resources Commission is set to consider a variance request from Topsail Beach to allow wheelchair mats at three beach accesses that have wheelchair ramps in place.
Sunset Beach Clear to Begin Creek Dredging
Sunset Beach has permits for its planned dredging of South Jinks Creek and canals, but a small group of opponents continues to raise environmental concerns.
Ocracoke Ferry Dock Erosion on CRC Agenda
The Coastal Resources Commission is expected to discuss erosion issues at the South Dock ferry terminal on Ocracoke Island when it meets Wednesday.
CRC Sets Special Meeting on 2 Court Cases
The Coastal Resources Commission will meet March 22 to discuss two litigation cases, one of which will be during closed session.
Residents Challenge South Jinks Creek Permit
Two Sunset Beach property owners have filed an application to appeal a recently modified state permit to dredge South Jinks Creek.
Wheelchair Beach Mats Can Remain: CRC
The Coastal Resources Commission has granted Carolina Beach a variance allowing the seasonal installation of mats that provide beach access for people who use wheelchairs.
Town Seeks OK for Wheelchair Beach Mats
The Coastal Resources Commission is set to hear a variance request from Carolina Beach on oceanfront setback rules that prevent the use of mats for wheelchair access along and across the dry sand beach.
Despite Objections, CRC OKs Port Expansion
The Coastal Resources Commission granted a variance allowing the Wilmington port to expand its turning basin but bristled over ports officials’ handling of the request and lack of transparency.
CRC Tackles Sandbag Rules Again
With its temporary sandbag rules tossed aside over a technicality, the state Coastal Resources Commission this month set its sights on drafting the permanent rules it needed to do anyway.
