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Council introduces ordinance to update fire hazard severity zones, approves first reading unanimously
Summary
The City Council introduced Ordinance No. 1791 to amend the San Clemente Municipal Code map classifications for moderate, high and very high fire hazard severity zones and conducted its first reading, with the motion to introduce the ordinance passing unanimously.
The San Clemente City Council on June 3 introduced and conducted the first reading of Ordinance No. 1791, which amends Exhibit A of chapter 8.22 of the San Clemente Municipal Code to update the municipality's map classifications of moderate, high and very high fire hazard severity zones.
Public comment on the item was not received. Council members said they had reviewed the recommended updates and had no further questions; a council member moved to introduce the ordinance and the council carried the motion unanimously.
Why it matters: Updating fire hazard severity zone maps affects building, vegetation-management and fire-prevention requirements and aligns municipal mapping with hazard assessments that guide local permitting and emergency-planning activities. The city did not adopt the ordinance at second reading tonight; the item was introduced and the first reading was conducted per the typical ordinance process.
What happens next: The ordinance will return for final consideration, typically at a later meeting for the required second reading and adoption vote. The council recorded the motion to introduce the ordinance and closed the public hearing on the item.
Votes at a glance: Motion to introduce Ordinance No. 1791 passed unanimously.
