
Beachfront vs. Hillside: Zoning, Setback, and Maritime-Zone Rules for North Coast DR Properties
Published July 28, 2026 · By James Oosterman, CIPS · Broker/CEO, Blue Sail Realty · North Coast Dominican Republic specialists (Cabarete · Sosúa · Cabrera), serving buyers across the Dominican Republic and the wider Caribbean What most listings leave out: an existing structure is not proof of compliance A property that’s already built, occupied, and even generating rental income can still carry unresolved maritime-zone








