Coastal town

Guide Future Development Out of Areas Vulnerable to Sea-Level Rise

SLR-05

Measure

Guiding development out of areas vulnerable to sea level rise will reduce future flooding impacts to people and property.

​Actions

Action SLR-05-a

Following implementation of the actions contained in Measures SLR-01 and SLR-03, guide future development out of areas that are vulnerable to sea level rise and associated hazards via zoning changes, transfer of development rights, or other mechanisms.

Not Started

Action SLR-05-b

Publish sea level rise maps showing provisional areas for future development.

Waiting on Dependency

Action SLR-05-c

Outline plans, measures and resources to assist vulnerable communities to relocate ahead of emergency conditions resulting from sea level rise. 

Waiting on Dependency

​Status of Im​plementation

New developments are reviewed on a case-by-case basis to determine whether they are in areas vulnerable to sea level rise. Staff anticipates including this measure as a policy in the General Plan Update.

Updated 4/23/25