Summary
The county is developing baseline sea level rise policies for its coastal General Plan element.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
Could mean more applicants paying for professional studies when permitting coastal development.
Coastal communities facing rising seas.
Coastal homeowners face more permitting requirements with no state or federal funding yet to help relocate homes at risk.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of Supervisors — October 20, 2026
New baseline rules for the coastal zone add sea level rise and saltwater intrusion to what the county must consider when reviewing coastal development. Property owners in hazardous areas will record deed restrictions and assume risk — but there's still no funding to help anyone relocate a threatened home.
Board of Supervisors — September 15, 2026
The county is developing baseline sea level rise policies for its coastal General Plan element.
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