Adopt fire risk zones as required by state law

Fire Hazard ZonesGovernanceFire Department

Resolution Ordinance No. 14-25 N.S.

In Plain English

Cal Fire updated fire hazard maps for Richmond using new climate data and requires cities to adopt them by law. The maps classify 2,869 properties as moderate, high, or very high fire risk based on vegetation and slope. If approved, these zones determine building standards and insurance disclosures for affected properties.

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Votes

Approve consent calendar

Moved by: Councilmember Claudia JimenezSeconded by: Councilmember Jamelia Brown
Passed

7 to 0

Soheila BanaAye
Jamelia BrownAye
Claudia JimenezAye
Doria RobinsonAye
Sue WilsonAye
Cesar ZepedaAye
Eduardo MartinezAye