Coastal buffer zone definition
Coastal buffer zone means a land area adjacent to a shoreline (coastal) feature that is, or will be, vegetated with native shoreline species and which acts as a natural transition zone between the coast and adjacent upland development. A coastal buffer zone differs from a construction setback in that the setback establishes a minimum distance between a shoreline feature and construction activities, while a buffer zone establishes a natural area adjacent to a shoreline feature that must be retained in, or restored to, a natural vegetative condition. The coastal buffer zone is generally contained within the established construction setback.
Coastal buffer zone means either the land seaward of the coastal management line or if the coastal management line has not been determined, the land identified as the littoral active zone, in terms of the National Environmental Management: Integrated Coastal Management Act, 2008 (Act No.24 of 2008); “coastal marine scientist” means a specialist in coastal marine science in the field of aquatic science who has the relevant qualifications and can demonstrate expertise.
Coastal buffer zone means the coastal buffer zone as determined in terms of section 16; “coastal concession” means a concession awarded in terms of section 70 read with section 100; “coastal environment” means the environment within the coastal zone;
More Definitions of Coastal buffer zone
Coastal buffer zone means the coastal buffer zone as determined in terms of section 16;