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.
Action SLR-05-b
Publish sea level rise maps showing provisional areas for future development.
Action SLR-05-c
Outline plans, measures and resources to assist vulnerable communities to relocate ahead of emergency conditions resulting from sea level rise.
Status of Implementation
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
Efforts for the measure have not started.