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Ukiah council discusses state fire-hazard maps, awaits state guidance on defensible-space enforcement
Summary
Council and staff discussed updated fire hazard severity zone maps, public outreach, and the city ad hoc’s continuing role while awaiting guidance from the State Fire Marshal and CAL FIRE on defensible-space standards and enforcement.
The Ukiah City Council received an update on newly issued fire hazard severity zone maps on June 18 and discussed public outreach, local mitigation activities and state-level guidance that will shape enforcement and local responses.
Craig Schlar, Community Development Director, told the council that the city published the maps on Feb. 24 and kept them available for public comment for 90 days. He said staff and the ad hoc committee had considered public workshops earlier but paused after a joint FireSafe/Firewise workshop had very low attendance. Schlar added that the city’s ad hoc has been…
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