Emerald Isle Planning Board considers ban on masonry pool decking in ocean setbacks

The Emerald Isle Planning Board met June 22 to consider a proposed text amendment that would prohibit masonry decking in ocean setback areas. The board also discussed a framework for fines, though no formal decisions were reported because meeting minutes have not yet been published.

Pool decking restrictions

The board reviewed UDO Text Amendment 4.3.2, which would ban masonry decking in the ocean setback – the zone closest to the shoreline where development is limited to protect natural dunes and beach processes. If adopted, the change would affect homeowners and contractors planning in-ground pools or attached decking within that zone. The discussion session on fines touched on potential penalties for code violations, but no specifics were released.

Because the agenda is the only record available, it is not known whether the board voted on the amendment or recommended changes. The town will publish official minutes after approval at a future meeting.

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