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Fire - Fire Marshal Brian Wright
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Requested Action(s)
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a) ORDINANCE No. 2146 - Request adoption of an Ordinance to designate Moderate, High, and Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones in the unincorporated Local Responsibility Areas as recommended by the Office of the State Fire Marshal
1) Waive the second reading
2) Adopt the Ordinance
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Financial Impact:
There is no financial impact on the County General Fund.
Background Information:
A recent update to CA Government Code Section 51179 requires local agencies to designate, by ordinance, Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZ) in the Local Responsibility Areas (LRA). FHSZ’s are identified by the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) and are used to assist with wildfire preparedness by determining risk reduction standards. FHSZ’s reflect fire hazard, not fire risk, and are not intended for insurance risk assessments. On February 10, 2025, Tehama County received an official transmittal of the recommended Fire Hazard Severity Zones from OSFM. CA Government Code also requires the adopted ordinance and map be submitted to the Board of Forestry by July 10, 2025. If adopted, the requested action will meet the State requirements set forth above.