coastal and lakeside community planning

1. C o a s t a l a n d
L a k e s i d e
C o m m u n i t y
P l a n n i n g
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SETBACKS IN COASTAL CONSTRUCTION
THE EASEMENT OR SETBACK FROM THE SHORELINE HIGH-WATER MARKS MUST AT LEAST 20
METERS
MAJOR OBJECTIVES OF SETBACKS:
PROTECTING LIFE AND PROPERTY AGAINST EROSION AND STORM SURGE
MINIMIZING PUBLIC INVESTMENT IN COASTAL PROTECTION
PROTECTING AND ENHANCING THE SCENIC VALUE OF COASTAL ENVIRONMENTS
MINIMIZING USE CONFLICTS AMONG VARIOUS TYPES OF ACTIVITIES TAKING PLACE IN THE
COASTAL ZONE
ENSURING PUBLIC ACCESS TO AND ALONG THE COAST
MAINTAINING CONSISTENCY BETWEEN NATIONAL AND LOCAL LAWS AND PLANS
PROTECTING VULNERABLE BEACHES AND OTHER HABITATS SUCH AS CORAL REEFS AND
SEAGRASS BEDS
PROVIDING BUFFER ZONES AROUND COASTAL HISTORICAL AND TRADITIONAL USE AREAS.

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PLANS TO PROTECT THE WATERFRONT
Local governments often use comprehensive plans — including waterfront master plans,
harbor management plans, and special area management plans — to address specialized
waterfront needs.
Waterfront master plans can guide land-based uses and ensure working waterfronts are
preserved in future development.
Harbor management plans can complement waterfront master plans and ensure that activity
in the water supports working waterfronts and may include guidance for the adjacent land
area.
Special area management plans may supplement existing plans for specific areas.
Climate adaptation plans are used to develop and apply approaches to reduce the impacts
and consequences of climate change and climate variability.

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ENUMERATION OF LEGAL EASEMENT RELATING TO
WATERS
• NATURAL DRAINAGE OF LANDS
• NATURAL DRAINAGE OF BUILDINGS
• EASEMENT ON RIPARIAN BANKS FOR NAVIGATION,FLOATAGE, FISHING AND SALVAGE
• EASEMENT OF A DAM
• EASEMENT FOR DRAWING WATER OR FOR WATERING ANIMALS
• EASEMENT OF AQUEDUCT
• EASEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A SLUICE
CIVIL CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES: EASEMENTS RELATING TO WATERS ACT. 637-648
ACT. 637. LOWER EASTATES ARE OBLIGED TO RECEIVE THE WATERS WHICH NATURALLY AND WITHOUT
THE INTERVENTION OF MAN DESCEN FROM THE HIGHER ESTATES, AS WELL AS THE STONES OR EARTH
WHICH THEY CARRY WITH THEM. THE OWNER OF THE LOWER ESTATE CANNOT CONSTRUCT WORKS
WHICH WILL IMPEDE THIS EASEMENT; NEITHER CAN THE OWNER OF THE HIGHER ESTATE MAKE WORKS
WHICH WILLA INCREASE THE BURDEN

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DEFINITIONS
RIPRARIAN BANKS- IT IS THE INTERFACE BETWEEN LAND AND A RIVER OR STREAM.
FLOATAGE- OBJECT OR MATERIAL THAT FLOAT ON THE SURFACE OF THE WATER.
SALVAGE- THE ACT OR PROCESS OF SAVING SOMETHING IN DANGER OF DAMAGE OR
DESTRUCTION.
AQUEDUCT- A BRIDGE TO CONVEY WATER OVER AN OBSTACLE, SUCH AS RAVINE OR VALLEY.
STOP LUCK/SLUICE- A SLIDING GATE OR OTHER DEVICES FOR CONTROLLING THE FLOW OF
WATER.
CIVIL CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES: EASEMENTS RELATING TO WATERS ACT. 637-648

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ZONING TO PROTECT SHORELNIES AND WORKING
WATERFRONTS
ZONING IS AN IMPORTANT REGULATORY TOOL THAT CAN SHAPE DEVELOPMENT. WHERE
DEVELOPMENT GOALS ARE CLEARLY IDENTIFIED.
ZONING CAN HELP ENSURE WATER-DEPENDENT USES, SUCH AS MARINAS AND HARBORS,
ARE APPROPRIATELY SITED AND THAT OTHER AUTHORIZED USES ARE COMPATIBLE.
ORDINANCES MAY IMPOSE REQUIREMENTS THAT PRESERVE WATERBASED USE AND
INCREASE RESILIENCE TO CHANGING ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
CIVIL CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES: EASEMENTS RELATING TO WATERS ACT. 637-648

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ZONING MAY BE USED TO:
PREVENT DEVELOPMENT IN EXPANDED SHORE AREAS
REGULATE PARCEL USE
DETERMINE SETBACKS
SPECIFY TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION (E.G., EASILY MOVABLE)
REQUIRE SHORE PROTECTION STRUCTURES
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R A N G E O F Z O N I N G P R A C T I C E S A D O P T E D T O
P R O T E C T W A T E R F R O N T S
HYBRID ZONING ORDINANCE – MIXED-USED DEVELOPMENT ALONG THE WATERFRONT
ZONING FOR PUBLIC ACCESS – CAN REQUIRE VISUAL OR PHYSICAL ACCESS TO THE
WATERFRONT IN CERTAIN AREAS.
INNOVATIVE ZONING DISTRICTS – FORM-BASED CODE DISTRICTS; REGULATES STRUCTURE,
DESIGN AND FORM OVER LAND USE AND ALLOWS GREATER FLEXIBILITY COMPARED TO
CONVENTIONAL, USE-BASED ZONING
ZONING TO ESTABLISH RECREATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL MARINE NODE – ZONING FOR
WATER-RELATED USES PROTECTS BY PREVENTING THE ENCROACHMENT OF NON-
WATERDEPENDENT USES.
CIVIL CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES: EASEMENTS RELATING TO WATERS ACT. 637-648

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S A M P L E I L L U S T R A T I O N S :
CIVIL CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES: EASEMENTS RELATING TO WATERS ACT. 637-648
E A S E M E N T I N C O A S T A L A R E A S

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S A M P L E I L L U S T R A T I O N S :
CIVIL CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES: EASEMENTS RELATING TO WATERS ACT. 637-648
E A S E M E N T A L O N G C R E E K S

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S A M P L E I L L U S T R A T I O N S :
CIVIL CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES: EASEMENTS RELATING TO WATERS ACT. 637-648
E A S E M E N T A L O N G R I V E R S I N U R B A N A R E A S

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S A M P L E I L L U S T R A T I O N S :
CIVIL CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES: EASEMENTS RELATING TO WATERS ACT. 637-648
E A S E M E N T I N A G R I C U L T U R A L A R E A S