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Malibu council directs staff to send governor request to relax select building‑code requirements to speed wildfire recovery
Summary
The Malibu City Council voted to direct the city manager to prepare a revised letter for the mayor to send to the governor asking that certain building‑code provisions be suspended or relaxed to lower costs and speed residential rebuilds after recent wildfires. Public commenters urged broader waivers and clearer 'like‑for‑like' guidance.
The Malibu City Council on July 3 directed staff to prepare and send a revised letter to the governor asking that selected building‑code provisions be suspended or relaxed to expedite wildfire recovery. The vote followed a staff presentation and council debate over the letter’s scope and a series of public comments urging broader relief.
Richard, a city staff member, told the council the governor’s office had asked for input on building‑code standards that could be relaxed to speed reconstruction. He said the staff draft focused on two areas: a 2019 requirement that new residential construction include rooftop solar and battery backup, and portions of the 2025 California…
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