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Perris council introduces ordinance adopting CAL FIRE fire hazard severity zone map; council urged to note homeowner impacts
Summary
The Perris City Council introduced on first reading an ordinance on May 27 to adopt the CAL FIRE fire hazard severity zone map for the city, a ministerial action that maps expanded high‑risk areas and triggers building‑hardening requirements.
PERRIS, Calif. — The Perris City Council on May 27 introduced on first reading an ordinance adopting the CAL FIRE fire hazard severity zone (FHSZ) map for the city after a presentation from the city’s fire marshal. The vote to introduce the ordinance was unanimous, 5‑0.
The issue: The Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (known as CAL FIRE) transmits updated FHSZ maps to local agencies, and state law requires jurisdictions to adopt the maps or submit comments for CAL FIRE review. Jorge Caballero, the city’s building official and fire marshal, told the council the latest map was received on March 24, 2025, and that the city has 120 days under state law to adopt or respond. “With a new science in…
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