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• Removal of vegetation from adjacent land areas can destroy wetlands and other native
coastal habitats and promote soil erosion and sedimentation.
Setbacks in coastal construction
Setbacks can help preserve beaches and the infrastructure sited on them. In module 7 we briefly
discussed setbacks as they apply to hotels. More generally, setbacks limit any kind of
construction, and should be used in any construction planning within an MPA or along a beach.
Recall that a setback is a prescribed distance away from a particular landscape feature, with no
permanent development of any kind permitted within this area. Setbacks are important because
they allow for natural coastal processes to occur uninterrupted and ensure both physical and
visual access to the coastline. They help limit beach erosion by preserving the natural vegetation
along the shoreline. The major objectives of setbacks are:
• Protecting life and property against erosion and storm surge
• Minimizing public investment in coastal protection
• Protecting and enhancing the scenic value of coastal environments
• Minimizing use conflicts among various types of activities taking place in the coastal zone
• Ensuring public access to and along the coast
• Maintaining consistency between national and local laws and plans
• Protecting vulnerable beaches and other habitats such as coral reefs and seagrass beds
• Providing buffer zones around coastal historical and traditional use areas.
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