RPV Council May Create Process for Temporary Housing, Other Solutions to Deal with Land Movement

Council to discuss temporary housing ordinance and more at upcoming meeting

Temporary housing ordinance would allow residents displaced by land movement to stay in RVs, manufactured homes temporarily

The Rancho Palos Verdes City Council is scheduled to discuss a temporary housing ordinance and other solutions to deal with land movement at its upcoming meeting on Tuesday, March 8.

The ordinance would allow residents displaced by land movement to stay in recreational vehicles (RVs) or manufactured homes on their property for up to one year.

The ordinance would also create a process for residents to apply for a permit to stay in temporary housing.

Council to also discuss other solutions to land movement

In addition to the temporary housing ordinance, the council is also scheduled to discuss other solutions to land movement, including:

• A slope stability study
• A drainage study
• A retaining wall
• A seawall

The council is expected to vote on the temporary housing ordinance and other solutions at its meeting on Tuesday, March 8.

Nearly half of RPV homeowners surveyed live on slopes

According to a recent survey by the Rancho Palos Verdes Homeowners Association, nearly half of all homeowners in the city live on slopes.

The survey also found that a majority of homeowners who live on slopes are concerned about the risk of land movement.

The city of Rancho Palos Verdes is located in a seismically active area and is susceptible to landslides and other types of land movement.

Temporary housing ordinance would provide relief to displaced residents

The temporary housing ordinance would provide relief to residents who are displaced by land movement.

The ordinance would allow residents to stay in RVs or manufactured homes on their property while they wait for their homes to be repaired or rebuilt.

The ordinance would also give the city time to develop long-term solutions to land movement.

Other solutions to land movement could protect homes, property

The other solutions to land movement that the council is discussing could help to protect homes and property from damage.

A slope stability study could identify areas that are at risk of landslides.

A drainage study could help to improve drainage and reduce the risk of flooding.

Retaining walls and seawalls can prevent landslides, flooding

Retaining walls and seawalls can help to prevent landslides and flooding.

Retaining walls are used to support slopes and prevent them from collapsing.

Seawalls are used to protect coastal areas from flooding.

Conclusion

The Rancho Palos Verdes City Council is taking steps to address the issue of land movement.

The council is considering a temporary housing ordinance and other solutions that could help to protect homes and property from damage.

The council is expected to vote on the temporary housing ordinance and other solutions at its meeting on Tuesday, March 8.