Options Database

Evaluate mechanisms to support private property owners in making drainage improvements in landslide prone areas. Prioritize the needs of communities of color and lower income residents in the analysis.

Evaluate opportunities to increase shade trees and structures, reduce heat-absorbing surfaces and add “spray” water features and water fountains as part of all capital upgrades.

Evaluate potential sources of contamination and current practices to protect water quality (e.g., gas stations).

Evaluate proposed construction projects that support climate adaptation. Use a common set of design engineering parameters.

Evaluate public housing units in flood-prone areas for opportunities to mitigate flooding.

Evaluate shelter policies and resources to ensure residents have access to indoor shelters with the proper resources during periods of elevated nighttime temperatures (>80°F). Consider expanding cooling center open times when nighttime temperatures are elevated.

Evaluate streets for accessibility under different sea level rise scenarios.

Evaluate the budget implications of additional watering/establishment care, storm/drought maintenance, and tree removal and replacement.

Evaluate the flooding potential of creeks in the jurisdiction. Monitor water flow to improve natural creek conditions and to improve floodwater flow, reduce erosion, improve habitat and protect adjacent neighborhoods and commercial areas.

Evaluate the jurisdiction's sediment and erosion control program. Update it to accommodate changes that may occur due to the anticipated increased, heavier precipitation events.

Evaluate the jurisdiction's steep slope ordinance and consider amendments to reduce the risk of impacts to downslope residential properties (i.e., consider a lower elevation threshold for development that triggers the ordinance).

Evaluate the potential for increased moisture issues in buildings that house pools.

Evaluate the requirements of the floodplain ordinance and explore higher regulatory standards such as freeboard, the definition of substantial damage or improvement and the regulation potential obstructions to stream flow.

Evaluate the viability and costs of new advanced reclaimed water treatment technologies to increase water quality for potable reuse.

Evaulate greenways located in flood prone areas

Examine regionalization efforts and sharing of resources for all water utilities.

Examine the effects of climate change and sea level rise on water availability and groundwater vulnerability to saltwater intrusion. Consider potential changes in precipitation and evapotranspiration patterns as well as extreme drought and floods.

Expand and amplify wayfinding to help the public evacuate during wildfires.

Expand and diversify the timber market, for example, with small diameter mass timber.

Expand and increase marketing for low income retrofits.