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Calimesa council adopts state-mapped fire hazard severity zones; chief outlines weed‑abatement process
Summary
The City Council introduced and adopted an ordinance designating fire hazard severity zones following State Fire Marshal mapping. Fire officials described the city’s weed‑abatement program, a forthcoming 'Zone 0' home‑hardening rule, and enforcement timelines for property owners.
The City of Calimesa on Tuesday adopted an ordinance designating local fire hazard severity zones consistent with the California State Fire Marshal’s updated map and discussed local weed‑abatement and home‑hardening requirements.
Fire Chief Archie O’Connell and Deputy Fire Marshal Jerry Rodriguez presented the ordinance and explained the department’s ongoing weed‑abatement and education program. Chief O’Connell told council that the updated state map identifies more areas as moderate, high or very‑high fire hazard severity zones and that California Government Code requirements obligate the city to adopt local designations by ordinance.
“…In March 2025, the California…
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