The official emphasized that the beach is a highly coveted space. “Everyone wants a piece” of the Federal Maritime Terrestrial Zone to generate income through furniture rentals, product sales, or tourist services.
It is a space that is “highly sought after and, in many cases, invaded,” noted the environmentalist, who urged the need for reforms that would allow the municipal government to intervene and regulate the use of the coastline.
He explained that to obtain a permit or concession from SEMARNAT (the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources), the applicant must submit a land use report issued by the City Council to verify that the project is compatible with the urban and environmental surroundings.
García Contreras insisted that it is necessary to modify the municipal building code to require developers to include beach access easements in their projects.
The proposal seeks to align with national regulations on federal property, and a reform initiative is already being drafted.
Faced with unprecedented real estate growth, the management of the Federal Maritime-Terrestrial Zone faces critical challenges such as:
Privatization of access to the sea
Saturation of commercial concessions
Conflicts over the occupation of public space
One of the most worrying issues is the loss of public access points. Of the 45 existing access points, several have been closed by real estate developments that claim private property rights.
During a tour of the Federal Zone, it was observed that large areas of the coastline are occupied by rental chairs and umbrellas.
The presence of street vendors was also noted at various points, especially at Pinitos Beach, while other vendors continuously patrol the coastal strip.
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