The sand dunes and adjacent beaches on the barrier island which
stands between the Atlantic Ocean and Hempstead Bay within the Town
of Hempstead afford protection not only to the barrier island but
also to inland waters, the Hempstead wetlands and the mainland from
storm damage and erosion. Any removal or destructive modification
of these sand dunes or beaches would weaken the integrity of this
protective barrier and constitute a real danger to the health, safety
and welfare of the inhabitants of the Town of Hempstead. It is, therefore,
imperative that the sand dunes and adjacent beaches be safeguarded
through the maintenance of well-established vegetative dunes which
offer the best natural protection against the ravages of sand, wind
and water,
The following words and phrases, as used in this chapter, are
defined as follows:
BARRIER ISLAND
An island bordering on the Atlantic Ocean and entirely surrounded
by water.
DUNE
A hill or ridge of sand.