BOARD AGENDA MEMORANDUM
SUBJECT:
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Revised Encroachment Remediation Program.
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RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
A. Receive information on the Proposed Revised Encroachment Remediation Program, including a licensing option as an interim measure to resolving encroachments; and
B. Adopt the Revised Encroachment Remediation Program.
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SUMMARY:
Relevant District Authority
Board Governance Policy:
E-4.1.1: Preserve creeks, bay and ecosystems through environmental stewardship.
EL-6.5.1: Proactively identify, preserve and protect District property to ensure its use is consistent with the District mission
EL -6.5.2: Resolve encroachments on District property
District Water Resources Protection Ordinance:
The District adopted the current Water Resources Protection Ordinance (WRPO) in 2006 replacing ordinances that served to protect District assets dating back to 1959. The intent of the WRPO is, in part, to protect District assets, including streamside lands, riparian corridors and other real property interests.
History of Resolving Encroachments on District Property
The District has been protecting public lands by resolving encroachments for over 40 years and specifically, since 2006, has remediated over 250 encroachments of various sizes and severity throughout the county. And yet, there are still an estimated 900+ suspected encroachments that staff has recently identified using aerial mapping.
In the early 1960-70's as more neighborhoods were established in the county, developers and property owners were not always inclined to install fences along creekside property lines - allowing the new home owner to enjoy the scenery and experience of the natural environment. Over the years, use of District land by private land-owners became more prevalent. Due to the lack of knowledge of the extent of the issue, the cost of field surveys, available District resources, and complacency over the relative harm, the practice was often not addressed.
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