The Florida DEP’s rule will use a “systematic, interdisciplinary and scientifically accepted approach” and assess flooding, inundation and wave-action damage risks over the proposed structure’s expected life or 50 years, whichever is less. The assessment must take into account, among other things:
- Potential local sea level rise and increased storm risk during the expected life of the structure or 50 years, whichever is less.
- The mean average annual chance of substantial flood damage over the expected life of the structure or 50 years, whichever is less.
- Design and site alternatives and the risks associated with each.
