Historically, accretion was the gradual addition of sand to a parcel of oceanfront property through the natural action of the Atlantic Ocean. Today, accretion typically also encompasses the historical [..]

The placement of sand on the beach or dunes by human driven means. Typically, sand is provided through the use of mechanical or hydraulic dredging of material from a borrow site which is pumped to the [..]

The removal of sediment or the excavation of tidal or subtidal bottom materials to provide sufficient depths for navigation or anchorage, or to obtain material for construction or for beach nourishmen [..]

Any hill, mound, or ridge of sand on the coast whether created by natural or artificial forces.

A right of use over the property of another.  With regard to beach nourishment, a property owner will grant an easement to the Town for the limited and specific use of a portion of the owner's pr [..]

Equilibration is the process by which a mechanically built beach restores to its natural profile.

Generally, the wearing away of land by the action of natural forces whether the result of gradual or rapid (avulsive) processes, such as wave action, tidal currents, littoral currents, wind, or storm [..]

Rights of an oceanfront property owner which include the right of access over their property to the Atlantic Ocean and the right to construct wharves, piers, or landings. Littoral rights are qualified [..]

A wave and/or tide generated movement of sand parallel to the shoreline.

Mean High Water ElevationA vertical elevation determined from tidal datum information maintained and provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). NOAA calculates the mean hi [..]