Coastal Flood Protection

The recommended landform barrier will be an earth berm built to an elevation of 176.50, located along the North or South boulevard of Riverside Drive East. Construction of the berm will require:

• Acquisition of property or an easement along the Riverside Drive East right of way.

• Where properties are above the established protection elevation, the earth berm will not be required. The City will work with these property owners to incorporate lot elevation as part of the property’s legal status.

• Maintenance of acceptable driveway grades for vehicle and barrier free access.

• Storm sewers and catch basins to capture local drainage north of the berm.

• In Area 1, berm construction will be integrated into the reconstruction of Riverside Drive (Vista Phase 2A Construction Limits).

• In Area 2, much of the berm construction has been completed as part of the recent Riverside Vista Phase 1 construction.

• In Area 3 (Ganatchio Trail), construction will require infill where the existing berm or intersection streets do not meet minimum protection grades.