No permanent alteration of or construction upon any coastal primary sand dune shall take place which would (i) impair the natural functions of the dune, (ii) physically alter the contour of the dune, or (iii) destroy vegetation growing thereon unless the wetlands board or the Commission, whichever is applicable, determines that there will be no significant adverse ecological impact, or that the granting of a permit is clearly necessary and consistent with the public interest, considering all material factors.
1980, c. 660, § 62.1-13.23; 1992, c. 836.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 28.2 - Fisheries and Habitat of the Tidal Waters
Chapter 14 - Coastal Primary Sand Dunes and Beaches
§ 28.2-1401. Powers and duties of Commission
§ 28.2-1404. Meetings, quorum, rules, etc., of wetlands boards; records and reports
§ 28.2-1405. Local governing body to supply meeting space and services for wetlands board
§ 28.2-1406. Permits required for certain activities; issuance of permits by Commission
§ 28.2-1407. Administrative procedures
§ 28.2-1408. Standards for use of coastal primary sand dunes
§ 28.2-1410. Commissioner to review all decisions of wetlands boards
§ 28.2-1411. When Commission to review decision of wetlands board
§ 28.2-1412. Procedure for review; notice of decision
§ 28.2-1413. When Commission to modify, remand or reverse decision of wetlands board
§ 28.2-1414. Time for issuance of permit
§ 28.2-1416. Investigations and prosecutions
§ 28.2-1417. Monitoring, inspections, compliance, and restoration