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Monrovia introduces updated fire-hazard severity maps; ordinance set for July 1
Summary
City staff introduced new state-produced Local Responsibility Area fire-hazard severity maps that add ‘moderate’ and ‘high’ designations; the council set the ordinance for public hearing and adoption on July 1, 2025. Staff discussed potential insurance implications and the need for public outreach on defensible-space and home-hardening.
Monrovia — The Monrovia City Council on June 17 introduced an ordinance to adopt updated Local Responsibility Area (LRA) fire-hazard severity zone maps prepared by the state fire marshal and set a public hearing and adoption vote for July 1, 2025.
Fire Chief Jeremy Sanchez told council the updated maps, released March 24, 2025, classify Monrovia parcels into very high, high and moderate fire-hazard severity zones. Historically Monrovia’s map designated only “very high”; the update adds high and moderate designations for additional areas on the east side of the city. State law requires local jurisdictions to adopt the maps by ordinance within a statutory period.
Chief Sanchez explained the distinction between hazard and risk: the maps reflect long-term…
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