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Coastal Erosion Hazard Permit and Dune Protection

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Summary

The town board is reviewing an appeal of a trustees' denial for pre-existing structures and a patio located seaward of the coastal erosion hazard line at 54505 County Road 48 in Greenport.

At a glance

Total mentions
6
Last 30 days
0

Last discussed Aug 25, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Legal and application fees incurred by the property owner.

✅Who benefits

The property owner seeking legal compliance for existing site improvements.

⚠️Who could be affected

None identified.

Mentions & discussions (7)

MeetingAug 25, 2026approved

Town Board (Regular) - Aug 25, 2026

The board granted a permit for an as-built deck in a coastal erosion hazard area on the condition that a 90-foot wooden walkway across the dune is removed.

MeetingJul 28, 2026

Town Board (Work) - Jul 28, 2026

The planning department reviewed coastal resilience planning options and recommended pursuing Climate Smart Communities certification rather than external multi-month cohorts.

MeetingJun 2, 2026

Town Board (Regular) - Jun 2, 2026

Condominium representatives and local property owners pleaded with the town board for immediate action to combat severe coastal erosion threatening roads and private property along the North Fork.

NBC New YorkMar 25, 2026

Popular Long Island town beach closed due to erosion from storms

Popular Long Island town beach closed due to erosion from storms NBC New York

MeetingMar 10, 2026

Town Board (Work) - Mar 10, 2026

Severe erosion at Town Beach has put parking lots and access roads at risk, prompting the town to coordinate with county, state, and federal partners on long-term solutions and potential road raising.

MeetingMar 10, 2026

Town Board (Regular) - Mar 10, 2026

Condominium representatives raised urgent concerns about severe coastal erosion threatening Soundview Avenue and local seawalls, prompting a joint site visit with town officials.

MeetingJan 13, 2026

Town Board (Work) - Jan 13, 2026

The town board is reviewing an appeal of a trustees' denial for pre-existing structures and a patio located seaward of the coastal erosion hazard line at 54505 County Road 48 in Greenport.

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