Overview: In a recent meeting of the Highland Beach Planning Board, the debate over the town’s seawall regulations emerged as a concern. The board discussed a development order application for a special exception request to install a seawall cap and a concrete dock on Tranquility Drive. This conversation sparked a broader discussion about the town code and led to the board considering changes to clarify and tighten regulations regarding stem walls to prevent potential exploitation.
Overview: The Highland Beach Planning Board addressed a special exemption request for the installation of a seawall during their recent meeting, an issue that had been continued from previous sessions. This request was for a 100 linear foot seawall, seawall cap, and two 10-foot returns at the property located on Highland Beach Drive Unit A. The board discussed the complexities surrounding the application, particularly focusing on the contractual obligations and the ownership of a sliver of land pertinent to the project.
