Planning Tools for Sea Level Rise Adaptation
Presentation Abstract
The purpose of this presentation is to explore the range of planning tools, other than shoreline master programs, available to Washington State local jurisdictions to address Sea Level Rise. Besides the state Shoreline Master Program, that only regulates 200 feet from the ordinary high water mark, there are a number of other ways to address how we build along our coastal communities taking into consideration potential impacts from increased storm events and rising tides. There are regulatory tools such as subdivision regulation, building codes, zoning codes and overlay zones and development permits. There are also restriction tools such as land acquisition, transfer of development rights, easements and covenants and land trusts. Examples from other communities around the country shed light upon how these tools can be applied in Washington State.
Session Title
Session S-05H: Planning for Coastal Hazards, Climate Change and Sea Level Rise in Washington State
Conference Track
Shorelines
Conference Name
Salish Sea Ecosystem Conference (2014 : Seattle, Wash.)
Document Type
Event
Start Date
1-5-2014 10:30 AM
End Date
1-5-2014 12:00 PM
Location
Room 607
Genre/Form
conference proceedings; presentations (communicative events)
Contributing Repository
Digital content made available by University Archives, Heritage Resources, Western Libraries, Western Washington University.
Subjects – Topical (LCSH)
Storm surges--Washington (State)--Management; Sea level--Washington (State)--Management; Climatic changes--Government policy--Washington (State); City planning--Environmental aspects--Washington (State)
Geographic Coverage
Salish Sea (B.C. and Wash.); Washington (State)
Rights
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Text
Language
English
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Planning Tools for Sea Level Rise Adaptation
Room 607
The purpose of this presentation is to explore the range of planning tools, other than shoreline master programs, available to Washington State local jurisdictions to address Sea Level Rise. Besides the state Shoreline Master Program, that only regulates 200 feet from the ordinary high water mark, there are a number of other ways to address how we build along our coastal communities taking into consideration potential impacts from increased storm events and rising tides. There are regulatory tools such as subdivision regulation, building codes, zoning codes and overlay zones and development permits. There are also restriction tools such as land acquisition, transfer of development rights, easements and covenants and land trusts. Examples from other communities around the country shed light upon how these tools can be applied in Washington State.
