The history of the flood control developments on the Long Beach Peninsula began in 1910 when the Wallacut Diking District No. 1 was established. This was followed a few years later by the formation of Drainage Districts No. 2 and 3. The formation of Flood Control District No. 1 in 1961 included the Long Beach Peninsula as well as a separate zone near Chinook. During the 1960s and 1970s, several modifications to the zone boundaries and designations occurred and various existing diking and drainage districts were dissolved or consolidated.
In 1985, a Surface Water Management Citizens Advisory Committee was formed by the Board of County Commissioners, which, following significant study and public involvement, made recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners to form a Flood Control Zone District.
On May 5, 1986, the Board of County Commissioners recognized and established Flood Control Zone District No. 1 of Pacific County (hereinafter referred to as the District) under the provisions of Chapter 86.15 RCW to address flood control and stormwater control issues.
Physical Description of the District
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The District consists of two active subzones: the North Long Beach Peninsula Flood Control Subzone and the South Long Beach Peninsula Flood Control Subzone. The District is comprised of seven major drainage basins: Tarlett Slough, South Main, East Main, Loomis Lake, South Willapa, Hines-Whiskey, and Surfside. The current boundaries of District, its north and south subzones, and the major drainage basins are shown on the attached map. |
To plan, fund, construct, operate, and maintain improvements within the District necessary to control, conserve, and dispose of excess flood and storm waters.
To implement a comprehensive, fiscally sound, long-term solution to control stormwater runoff and flood waters;
The District is governed by a Board of Supervisors comprised, by virtue of their office, of the Board of County Commissioners. The County Engineer administers all business of the District, and uses the resources of the Department of Public Works to carry out the annual plans of the District. The Department’s Surface Water Manager has primary responsibility to assist the County Engineer.
The Flood Control Advisory Board
The Board of Supervisors appoints a Flood Control Advisory Board (FCAB) for the District. The purpose of the FCAB is to advise the Board of Supervisors regarding the exercise of County powers for flood water and storm water control purposes. The FCAB coordinates with the County Engineer and the Department of Public Works. The FCAB consists of five members; appointments are for two year terms. All members serve without pay and at the pleasure of the Board of Supervisors.
Flood Control Advisory Board Meetings and Members
The FCAB meets quarterly and occasionally schedules more frequent meetings at planning and budget times or when deemed necessary. The quarterly meetings will be held in accordance with Resolution No. 98-02 and will be held on the 4th Tuesday in February, May and August and the 3rd Tuesday in November. The meetings will be held at 7:00pm or as soon as possible thereafter, in the PUD Meeting Room, 9610 Sandridge Road, Long Beach. A special meeting is typically called in November or December to review and discuss the annual capital improvement plan. Regular meetings are typically held at the Seaview Transit Center, Seaview, Washington. All meetings are advertised in advance in the Chinook Observer.
Advisory Board Members:
Land Alteration and Drainage Ordinance
Ordinance No. 1 - Land Alteration and Drainage
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The District administers an ordinance which regulates land alteration and drainage associated with land development within the District. The County Engineer is responsible for administration of the ordinance. The Surface Water Manager conducts day-to-day review of permit applications. Permit applications may be obtained at the Department of Community Development, Long Beach, Washington, (360)642-9382. For further information click on one of the following choices.
