VIDEO: City Council Workshop on Rebuild Policies for Disaster-Damaged Homes

The City Council continued its discussion at a Special Meeting August 27 on policies to help residents rebuild homes and structures damaged or destroyed by natural disasters. The meeting builds on a previous Council discussion on July 22, with important updates, such as:

The Council approved 15 of the 16 policy items, ranging from clarifying the definitions of "like-for-like," what would be considered a "lawfully erected" structure, how water tanks and pools could be allowed to be used for firefighting, and other rebuild issues. One policy regarding beachfront development and sea level rise will be further examined during meetings in September.