Shoreline Stabilization Guide
The construction of vertical walls or bulkheads along the banks and shorelines of naturally occurring surface waterbodies is prohibited within the Natural Resource Management Area (NRMA) and the Indian River Lagoon Surface Water Improvements and Management Overlay Zone (SWIM/Class II Overlay). Hardening of the banks with a vertical wall or bulkhead is permitted only when erosion is causing a serious threat to life or property and a waiver is approved by the Volusia County Council.
In lieu of vertical walls or bulkheads, other methods of bank and shoreline stabilization (i.e. sloping stabilization methods combined with vegetation) shall be used in these areas. The following methods are examples of acceptable shoreline stabilization and are intended to be utilized as a guide. The applicant may submit alternative shoreline stabilization methods to be reviewed by staff. Please be aware that additional items may be required by staff during the permit review process.
*Oyster bag/mat breakwaters are permitted only along coastal waterways
*Oyster bag/mat breakwaters are permitted only along coastal waterways
*Oyster bag/mat breakwaters are permitted only along coastal waterways
Seawalls may be repaired or replaced if they existed prior to the adoption of the Natural Resource Management Area (NRMA) on September 27, 1990, with Ordinance 90-34 and the Indian River Lagoon Surface Water Improvements and Management Overlay Zone (SWIM/Class II Overlay) on June 18, 1987, with Ordinance 87-14.
Hardening of the banks with a new vertical wall or bulkhead is permitted only when erosion is causing a serious threat to life or property and a waiver is approved by the Volusia County Council.
Additions of coquina rip-rap, native plants and/or oyster bags/mats will be required for existing seawall repairs/replacements or waiver approvals from the Volusia County Council.
*Oyster bag/mat breakwaters are permitted only along coastal waterways
