The County shall continue to provide data and staff resources to support collaboration on climate change and sustainability, and for planning and implementing projects that address local and regional water issues.
Sea Level Rise/Elevated Groundwater and Increased Salinity
WR-E Well Guidelines Update
The County shall coordinate with the local groundwater management agencies and local groundwater sustainability agencies to update County of Ventura Ordinance 4468 and related guidelines on the location, construction, and abandonment of water wells, if necessary.
WR-F Discretionary Development Review for Adequate Water and Wastewater
The County shall verify that all discretionary development proposals demonstrate an adequate long-term supply of water, adequate methods for sewage disposal, provide adequate drainage to avoid flooding, prevent erosion, and prevent contamination of local water.
HAZ-R Adaptation Grant Funding
The County shall apply for grant funding for climate change adaptation planning efforts from available private and public sources.
HAZ-F Develop Climate Change Impact Assessment
The County shall work with the Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC), other jurisdictions, the Oxnard Harbor District (OHD), California Department of Conservation, and the Department of Defense (DOD) to develop a Climate Change Impact Assessment that addresses issues related to climate change and military installations, including sea level
rise, wildfires, and stormwater runoff intensities.
HAZ-G Communication Program for Property Owners at Risk from Sea Level Rise
The County shall seek funding to prepare and implement a communication program that periodically provides updates to the Board of Supervisors, and other stakeholders regarding impacts from sea level rise and planning decisions to address those impacts.