• Engineering Services
• Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
• Development Engineering
• Drainage/Flood Plain Management (FEMA)
• Geologic Hazard Abatement District (GHAD)

1. Agendas and Minutes

• Permits
• Street Construction and Closures
• Stormwater Management Program (NPDES)
• Traffic Engineering
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Staff Contacts

• GHAD Home, About the GHAD
• GHAD Boundary, Engineer's Report
• Plan of Control

Geologic Hazard Abatement District No. 1990-01 (GHAD)

The Geologic Hazard Abatement District No.1990-01 (GHAD) is an independent governmental organization which was formed for the purpose of preventing, mitigating, abating, and controlling geological hazards. The City Council members serve as the GHAD Board of Directors and the District is managed by City staff.   The GHAD boundaries include the West Branch area, located at Crow Canyon Road and Dougherty Road, Old Ranch Summit, and the Dougherty Valley totaling approximately 2,767 acres of open space.  Funding for the GHAD is obtained through an annual assessment on properties located within the GHAD boundaries.

About the Geologic Hazard Abatement District No. 1990-01 (GHAD)

The Geologic Hazard Abatement District (GHAD) is an independent governmental organization formed under the laws of the State of California for the purpose of preventing, mitigating, abating, and controlling geological hazards.

Although it is a separate entity from the City, the City of San Ramon council members serve as the GHAD Board of Directors. The Engineering Services Department provides daily oversight of GHAD operations. Primary contacts for GHAD matters is as follows: