Statewide Community Resiliency Initiative : Planning for Sea Level Rise Adaptation Julie A. Dennis Division of Community Development www.floridajobs.org/adaptationplanning
Overview The New Role of the Department of Economic Opportunity The Community Planning Act and changes to Planning Law Adaptation Action Areas DEO Coastal Planning Initiatives The Community Resiliency Initiative Adaptation Resources
Department of Economic Opportunity Executive Director Hunting Deutsch Division of Strategic Business Development (Enterprise Florida, Workforce Florida, Florida Housing Finance Corp) Division of Workforce Services (Former AWI) Division of Community Development (Former DCA) Bureau of Community Planning Bureau of Economic Development Bureau of Housing and Community Development Coastal Planning Initiatives
The Community Planning Act: Coastal Implications HB 7207 : The Community Planning Act Chapter 2011-139, Laws of Florida Eliminated Rule 9J-5 Adopted broad language to support coastal planning issues. DEO to review of resources/issues of statewide significance CHHA, evacuation routes DEP and FWC to continue to review issues related to natural resource protection.
New Language Section 163.3178(1), Florida Statutes The Legislature recognizes there is significant interest in the resources of the coastal zone of the state. Further, the Legislature recognizes that, in the event of a natural disaster, the state may provide financial assistance to local governments for the reconstruction of roads, sewer systems, and other public facilities. Therefore, it is the intent of the Legislature that local government comprehensive plans restrict development activities where such activities would damage or destroy coastal resources, and that such plans protect human life and limit public expenditures in areas that are subject to destruction by natural disaster.
New Language Section 163.3178(2)(f), Florida Statutes The statute provides that the coastal management element shall contain a redevelopment component which outlines the principles which shall be used to eliminate inappropriate and unsafe development in the coastal areas when opportunities arise.
Adaptation Action Areas Section 163.3164(1), Florida Statutes Adaptation action area or adaptation area means a designation in the coastal management element of a local government's comprehensive plan which identifies one or more areas that experience coastal flooding due to extreme high tides and storm surge, and that are vulnerable to the related impacts of rising sea levels for the purpose of prioritizing funding for infrastructure needs and adaptation planning.
Adaptation Action Area Section 163.3177(6)(g)(10), Florida Statutes At the option of the local government, develop an adaptation action area designation for those low-lying coastal zones that are experiencing coastal flooding due to extreme high tides and storm surge and are vulnerable to the impacts of rising sea level. Local governments that adopt an adaptation action area may consider policies within the coastal management element to improve resilience to coastal flooding resulting from high-tide events, storm surge, flash floods, stormwater runoff, and related impacts of sealevel rise. Criteria for the adaptation action area may include, but need not be limited to, areas for which the land elevations are below, at, or near mean higher high water, which have an hydrologic connection to coastal waters, or which are designated as evacuation zones for storm surge.
New Language Technical Assistance Section 163.3168, Florida Statutes (1) The Legislature recognizes the need for innovative planning and development strategies to promote a diverse economy and vibrant rural and urban communities, while protecting environmentally sensitive areas. (3) The state land planning agency shall help communities find creative solutions to fostering vibrant, healthy communities, while protecting the functions of important state resources and facilities. The state land planning agency and all other appropriate state and regional agencies may use various means to provide direct and indirect technical assistance within available resources.
Coastal Planning Technical Assistance
A Regional Partnership www.southeastfloridaclimatecompact.org Palm Beach County Broward County Miami-Dade County Monroe County
Community Resiliency Project Goals Follow the lead of local governments Provide the coastal resilience and adaptation technical assistance to local governments in the way that is most useful to them. Approach community resiliency at both the grassroots and statewide level. Coordinate all existing efforts regarding adaptation in Florida. Better prepare the state for a resilient future.
Community Resiliency Scope of Work Year 1: Partnership building, information gathering and establishing parameters. Year 2: Evaluating vulnerability analyses, selecting pilots and developing preliminary guidance on adaptation planning. Year 3: Piloting adaptation planning guidance in two different communities. Year 4: Compiling Lessons Learned a disseminating results. Year 5: Information Dissemination and Outreach.
Year One Inventory existing research and initiatives within the state and around the nation to determine the degree to which SLR is addressed in the local planning framework. Inventory available technical assistance resource to help communities with overall resiliency. Coordinate with coastal communities to determine if the offered technical assistance is suitable to the needs of the audience. Begin to explore the feasibility of developing formal coordination among state agencies with regards to sea level rise adaptation planning efforts. Work with the Focus Group to: Work to establish sea level rise scenarios Determine appropriate planning horizons Determine data requirements for addressing SLR in the State Hazard Mitigation Plan
Focus Group Members Local Government Lorenzo Aghemo, Palm Beach County Joan LeBeau, City of Punta Gorda Eugene Henry, Hillsborough County Christine Hurley, Monroe County Dr. Jennifer Jurado, Broward County Susanne Torriente, City of Fort Lauderdale John Wilson, Lee County Nichole Hefty, Miami-Dade County Regional Planning James F. Murley, South Florida Regional Planning Council Dan Trescott/Jim Beever, SWFRPC
Focus Group Members State Government Kathy Neill, Dept. of Transportation Danielle Fondren, Dept. of Environmental Protection Scott Saunders, Florida Wildlife Conservation Commission Joy Duperault, Division of Emergency Management Rosalyn Kilcollins Coastal Training Program, DEP Federal Government Heidi Stiller, NOAA, Coastal Service Center Valerie Anderson, FEMA Region IV Tucker Mahoney, FEMA IV Glenn Landers, Army Corps of Engineers Bruce Stitt, Navy Amanda Smith, Navy
Focus Group Members Private Sector and Non-Profit Organizations Alex Magee, American Planning Association, Florida Chapter Eric Draper, Florida Audubon Gary Appelson, Sea Turtle Conservancy Janet Bowman, The Nature Conservancy Todd Powell, Plum Creek Timber Co. Steve Adams, Institute for Sustainable Communities Leticia Adams, Florida Chamber of Commerce Stan Bronson, Florida Earth Foundation University System Dr. Len Berry, Florida Center for Environmental Studies, FAU Dr. James Jones, Florida Climate Institute, UF Dr. Bob Deyle, Dept. of Urban and Regional Planning, FSU Thomas Ankerson, Law Conservation Clinic, UF Dr. John Jaeger, Professor/GSAA Vulnerability Assessment Representative, UF Dr. Kathryn Frank, Dept. of Urban and Regional Planning, UF Thomas Ruppert, Florida Sea Grant, UF (Built Environment) Whitney Gray, Florida Sea Grant, UF (Natural Environment) Dr. C.J. Reynolds, Coastal Areas Climate Change Education Partnership, USF
Year Two Inventory SLR scenario and vulnerability analyses used around the state and nation and create guidance for local governments on recommended approaches. Continue to work with Focus Group on issues from Year One and Supplemental Project. Select at least two pilot communities. Continue to provide targeted technical assistance and information through trainings, workshops, and online clearinghouse.
Project of Special Merit Implementing Adaptation Action Area Policies in Florida Partnership with City of Ft. Lauderdale, Broward County, South Florida Regional Planning Council and Southeast Florida Regional Climate Compact. Address AAA in City of Ft. Lauderdale Local Comprehensive Plan. Create guidance for statewide dissemination
RESOURCES
Climate Adaptation Knowledge Exchange www.cakex.org Case Studies Virtual Library Directory Tools Community Forums Advice Columns Calendar Workshop Support Pages
NOAA Digital Coast www.csc.noaa.gov/digitalcoast Training Roadmap for Adapting to Coastal Risk Coastal Inundation Mapping Introducing Green Infrastructure for Coastal Resilience Tools CanVis Coastal County Snapshots Sea Level Rise and Coastal Flooding Impacts Viewer
Georgetown Climate Center www.georgetownclimate.org/adaptation/clearinghouse Georgetown Law Legislative Tracker State/Federal Policy State and Local Adaptation Plans Future State Specific Information
Statewide Community Resiliency Initiative : Planning for Sea Level Rise Adaptation Julie A. Dennis Division of Community Development www.floridajobs.org/adaptationplanning