Coastal Hazards Adaptation Planning Survey Questionnaire

The City of Oceanside is updating its Local Coastal Program, a planning document that regulates development in the City’s coastal zone and establishes a long-range vision for the community. The City has identified areas in the coastal zone that are at-risk from coastal hazards like sea-level rise, flooding and erosion. The City is currently identifying potential solutions to reduce risks from coastal hazards (such as sand nourishment and sea walls) and wants to hear from you. Please fill out this survey to provide the City with your thoughts on how Oceanside should plan for sea-level rise.

For more information, contact Russ Cunningham, Principal Planner, at (760) 435-3525 or rcunningham@ci.oceanside.ca.us

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* 1. What stake do you have in the City’s coastal zone?

I live and/or own property in (or near) the coastal zone.

I own a business in (or near) the coastal zone.

I frequently visit the coastal zone and make use of coastal amenities.

I occasionally visit the coastal zone and make use of coastal amenities.

I’m interested/involved in the regional dialogue on sea level rise and coastal hazard adaptation.

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* 2. Have you seen/experienced changes on the beachfront and/or within coastal watersheds?

No, these areas appear the same to me as they did when I first saw them.

Yes, I’ve seen minor changes in these areas.

Yes, I’ve seen major changes in these areas.

I don’t know. I haven’t been here long enough.

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* 3. What’s the first word that comes to mind when you see the words sea-level rise?

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* 4. When I think about how sea-level rise will affect my community, I feel like…

…packing my bags and heading for the hills!

…becoming more informed about adaptation options for my community – time to start burning the midnight oil!

…staying put and turning my house into a boat if I have to – drop the anchor!

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* 5. Who should pay for adaptation of at-risk public resources?

It’s the responsibility of the public agencies that own and maintain these resources.

Costs should be shared by the responsible agencies and those who directly benefit from these resources.

The state and/or federal government should step in to help; there are not enough local resources to address this issue.

Other (please specify)

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* 6. Hard Armoring - I think sea-walls, revetments, bulkheads, and other hard structures that protect property from storms are…

…the best, most cost-effective form of protection.

…only appropriate as a last resort, since they contribute to beach erosion.

…not acceptable and shouldn’t be allowed; people shouldn’t live in hazardous areas.

I’m not sure; I need more information.

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* 7. Beach Nourishment - I think adding sand to the beach…

…is a practice Oceanside should continue, regardless of the cost to the City.

…only makes sense when there is federal, state, and/or regional funding available to pay for it.

…only postpones the inevitable – the loss of beach to sea-level rise and the inundation of coastal development.

I’m not sure; I need more information.

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* 8. Accommodation - I think raising homes, roads, etc. to reduce flood risk is…

…generally unacceptable, as it would likely to have adverse impacts on the community (e.g., fiscal impacts, visual impacts, access problems).

…reasonable, as long as current height standards are not exceeded.

…reasonable, even if it means exceeding current height limits.

I’m not sure; I need more information.

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* 9. Watershed Alteration - I think dredging the City’s coastal watersheds to reduce flood risks is…

…an immediate and efficient option that should be explored.

…perhaps a last resort, but not the best way to reduce flood risk; other strategies like wetland restoration are preferable.

…far too impactful on natural habitat and watershed ecosystems to be considered an option.

I’m not sure; I need more information

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* 10. Harbor Adaptation - How would you like to see Oceanside Harbor adapt to sea-level rise?

Do everything necessary to protect the Harbor, even if it means raising and rebuilding roadways, marine facilities, commercial buildings, etc.

Pursue low-cost measures that maintain basic functions, but don’t allow it to become a financial liability to the City.

Consider alternative uses that are more resilient to sea-level rise.

Let it go; the City has more important priorities, and removal of the breakwater would help to restore the City beaches.

I’m not sure; I need more information.

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* 11. Priorities - Sea-level rise will increase the frequency and severity of flood events and beach erosion already occurring in Oceanside. Rank the following issues in importance, starting with the most pressing issue at the top.

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* 12. Key Considerations - The following are considerations the City could use in choosing an adaptation strategy. Rank the following considerations from most important to least important.

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* 13. Key Considerations - Are there other considerations not already listed in question 12 that the City should use in choosing adaptation strategies?

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* 14. Coastal Assets - The following are coastal assets the City could choose to protect and enhance. Rank the following assets from most important to least important.

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* 15. Coastal Assets - Are there other coastal assets not already listed in question 14 that the City should protect and enhance?

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* 16. Would you like to receive email updates on the Local Coastal Program Update? If yes, please provide your email address below.

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