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Presentation Abstract
How do we get ahead of what’s coming? is a common question and motivator for action on sea level rise. In 2020, King County answered this question with adoption of a Sea Level Rise Risk Area for Vashon and Maury Island. The new risk area, adopted into County flood codes as part of the County's Comprehensive Plan mid-point update, extends base flood elevation construction requirements and other provisions into a new zone that sits landward of the existing coastal high hazard zone. This presentation will provide a brief overview of the new risk area and its associated requirements, discuss the challenges and the opportunities associated with this approach, and share how the risk area fits into a broader body of work related to adapting to sea level rise in King County.
Session Title
Sea Level Rise in the Salish Sea
Conference Track
SSE8: Climate Change
Conference Name
Salish Sea Ecosystem Conference (2022 : Online)
Document Type
Event
SSEC Identifier
SSE-traditionals-475
Start Date
26-4-2022 1:30 PM
End Date
26-4-2022 3:00 PM
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Type
Text
Language
English
Preparing for Sea Level Rise in King County: The Sea Level Rise Risk Area
How do we get ahead of what’s coming? is a common question and motivator for action on sea level rise. In 2020, King County answered this question with adoption of a Sea Level Rise Risk Area for Vashon and Maury Island. The new risk area, adopted into County flood codes as part of the County's Comprehensive Plan mid-point update, extends base flood elevation construction requirements and other provisions into a new zone that sits landward of the existing coastal high hazard zone. This presentation will provide a brief overview of the new risk area and its associated requirements, discuss the challenges and the opportunities associated with this approach, and share how the risk area fits into a broader body of work related to adapting to sea level rise in King County.
