National Environment Management: Integrated Coastal Management Act, 2008 (Act No. 24 of 2008)

Chapter 3 : Boundaries of Coastal Areas

29. Determining and adjusting coastal boundaries of coastal access land

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When determining or adjusting a coastal boundary of coastal access land a municipality must take into account—

(a)the kind of public access required, and whether it is for—
(i)pedestrians;
(ii)vehicles;
(iii)vessels; or
(iv)any other kind of access;
(b)any potential adverse effects that public access may cause, including those caused by—
(i)associated infrastructure;
(ii)vehicles, vessels or other conveyances; and
(iii)increased numbers of people;
(c)the need for parking, recreational and ablution facilities;
(d)any existing rights of way, public servitudes or customary means of gaining access to the seashore and coastal waters;
(e)the need to protect any coastal protected areas; and
(f)the importance of not restricting the rights of land owners unreasonably.