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Anoka County 2019 Multi-Jurisdictional All Hazards Mitigation Plan 156 jurisdiction’s degree of local capability, but also serves as a good source of introspection for those jurisdictions wishing to improve their capability as identified gaps, weaknesses, or conflicts can be viewed as opportunities for specific actions to be proposed as part of the community’s mitigation strategy. 59B5.1.3 Capability Assessment Findings The findings of the capability assessment are summarized in this Plan to provide insight into relevant capacity of Anoka County’s jurisdictions to implement hazard mitigation activities. All information is based upon the responses provided by local government officials to the Capability Assessment Survey and during meetings throughout the planning process. The information provided by participating jurisdictions was scored using a simple scoring methodology to rank each jurisdiction’s overall capability. A total score and general capability rating of “High,” “Medium” or “Low” was then determined for each jurisdiction according to the total number of points. The classifications are designed to provide an assessment of each jurisdiction’s local capability. The result of this multi-jurisdictional capability assessment provides critical information for developing an effective and meaningful mitigation strategy. 115B5.1.3.1 Planning and Regulatory Capability Planning and regulatory capability is based on the implementation of existing plans, ordinances, and programs by a local government. These measures can help demonstrate a local jurisdiction’s commitment to guiding and managing growth, development, and redevelopment in a responsible manner while maintaining the general welfare of the community. Such measures include emergency response and mitigation planning, comprehensive land use planning, and transportation planning, in addition to the enforcement of zoning or subdivision ordinances and building codes that regulate how land is developed and structures are built. Although some conflicts can arise, these planning initiatives present significant opportunities to integrate hazard mitigation principles and practices into the local decision-making process. This assessment is designed to provide an overview of the key planning and regulatory tools in place or under development for jurisdictions in Anoka County, along with their potential effect on loss reduction. This information will help identify opportunities to address existing gaps, weaknesses, or conflicts with other initiatives, in addition to integrating this Plan with existing planning mechanisms, where appropriate. The table below provides a summary of the relevant local plans, ordinances, and programs already in place or under development for Anoka County’s participating jurisdictions. A more detailed discussion on jurisdiction planning and regulatory capability follows. Building codes regulate construction standards. In many communities, permits and inspections are required for new construction. Decisions regarding the adoption of building codes (that account for hazard risk), the type of permitting process required both before and after a disaster, and the enforcement of inspections all affect the level of hazard risk faced by a community. Each of Anoka County’s jurisdictions has either recently adopted or has begun the process of reviewing the International Building Code (IBC), which was first introduced in 2000 and recently revised in 2012. Adoption of the new code has become a priority for city officials because of the building code effectiveness.