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Council introduces fire hazard mitigation maps; first reading set after discussion of Lumsden Ranch and gates
Summary
City staff told the Placerville City Council on April 8 that state law requires the city to adopt updated wildland‑urban interface hazard maps prepared by Cal Fire and that the city may raise—but not lower—severity designations in its local responsibility area.
City staff told the Placerville City Council on April 8 that state law requires the city to adopt updated wildland‑urban interface hazard maps prepared by Cal Fire and that the city may raise—but not lower—severity designations in its local responsibility area.
Why it matters: The maps determine where state‑recommended building standards (Chapter 7A), defensible‑space rules and disclosure requirements apply, and can affect subdivision and development standards within the city’s local responsibility area.
City staff explained that Government Code section 51179 and Cal Fire guidance require adoption of maps that categorize risk as moderate, high or very high.…
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