La Verne

City Council

May 05, 2025 Item #8

Agenda Item 8

8. Adoption of an Ordinance Updating the Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZ) Pursuant to\nGovernment Code Section 51178 and the California Fire Code. First Reading of an\nOrdinance updating the CAL FIRE Fire Hazard Severity Zone (FHSZ) maps for Local\nResponsibility Areas (LRAs) to reflect current fire risk conditions. The ordinance supports\nimplementation of building standards, defensible space, real estate disclosures, and emergency\nplanning in designated zones.\nRecommendation: That the City Council introduce and waive further reading of Ordinance\nentitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA VERNE,\nCALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES," accepting and\nimplementing the updated California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)\nLocal Responsibility Area (LRA) maps for La Verne.