Flood Protection Policy
In October 2007, Governor Schwarzeneggar signed AB 162 which strengthens flood protections in California by requiring jurisdictions, upon the next revision of the mandatory Housing Element, on or after January 1, 2009, to update flood related information in its General Plan, including but not limited to the Conservation Element, Housing Element, Safety Element, and the Land Use Element. The Office of Long Range Planning will work to integrate State mandated flood protection policies into the required General Plan Elements.