Flood Resilience Policy Framework

Located along the Petaluma River, the city experiences the tidal flows that come from the Pacific Ocean via San Francisco Bay and San Pablo Bay. As the climate continues to change, the sea level is expected to rise. Between 2022 and 2023, the City undertook an in-depth study of the future flooding considerations related to flooding from future storms and from sea level rise. The project generated maps showing the potential flooding that might occur as a result of future sea level rise and reflect updated knowledge about areas where the city may experience flooding. The Flood Resilience Framework will be available later in Spring 2024 and will include goals and policies that will address the preservation of existing infrastructure and development and that will create a pathway to ensure Petaluma is prepared for the future.

To read the Flood Resilience Policy Framework, click HERE. It includes considerable detail including goals, policies, and implementation actions.

This Policy Framework is structured around the following goal areas.

Goal FR-1: SAFE FROM THE CURRENT FLOOD

Goal FR-2: Understand the Future Flood

Goal FR-3: Flood Adaptation Master Plan

Goal FR-4: Prepared for Flood Recovery

Goal FR-5: Future Looking Plans and Regulations

Goal FR-6: Safe Against Rising Floods

Goal FR-7: Empowered Stakeholders

For more information on the related policies and implementation actions for each goal area, please review the Policy Framework document, available HERE.