The owners of 75% of the real property in a proposed district, or 75% of the owners of real property in a proposed district, may present a written petition to the governing body of each county where the property lies to request the creation of a shore erosion control district. The petition shall describe the proposed boundaries of the shore erosion control district. On receipt of a petition, the governing body of the county shall refer the petition to the Department of Natural Resources. The Department of Natural Resources shall review the petition and submit a report to the governing body of the county. The report shall contain: the Department’s recommendation concerning the feasibility and need for a shore erosion control district; a description of the area to be included in the shore erosion control district; plans for erosion control; and estimated costs for any projects recommended for erosion control. On receipt of the report, the governing body of the county may: establish the shore erosion control district; and designate the area to be included in the shore erosion control district.