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Supervisor Gorell says Ventura County opposes draft 'Zone 0' wildfire rule as one-size-fits-all
Summary
Ventura County Supervisor Jeff Gorell told the Oak Park MAC the County officially opposes the state's draft 'Zone 0' wildfire regulations, arguing the proposal lacks local flexibility, inspection capacity and sufficient input on prescribed plant lists within five-foot perimeters.
Supervisor Jeff Gorell (or his representative) addressed the MAC on state wildfire 'Zone 0' proposals, saying Ventura County has taken an official opposition to the current draft because it would impose a one-size-fits-all requirement on homeowners and lacks a feasible inspection mechanism for thousands of county homes. Gorell said local officials are seeking more input on allowed plant lists and that other jurisdictions have consulted Ventura County's verbiage as they consider similar measures.
Gorell also noted regional coordination on traffic and evacuation planning and mentioned an Amgen campus expansion ribbon‑cutting as a recent regional event; he urged caution about statewide mandates that may not be practical for all communities. The MAC recorded the remarks; no formal action on the County's position was taken by the MAC during the meeting.
