2nd Reading and
Adoption of the
State Fire Hazard
Severity Zone Map
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Megan Martin, Community
Development Director
Brian Salce, Battalion Chief /
Operations Investigations
State Fire Hazard Severity Zone Maps
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• CAL FIRE updated Fire Hazard Severity Zone (“FHSZ”) Maps • Maps were last updated in 2011
• Required by State law to classify the severity of fire hazards in California. • Update reflects latest wildfire science that accounts for the unique wildfire hazards throughout the State.
• Government Code Section 51179(a) – Local governments must adopt updated maps within 120 days of receipt of the map.
• Fire designations/classifications (how a fire will behave) include:
• “Moderate”
• “High”
• “Very High”
Grover Beach Update
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• “Moderate” zones added along the
coastline (State Parks); residential
zones, and industrial zones.
• No new building requirements or
changes to existing development
standards triggered.
Municipal Code Amendment
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• Section 6800 of Chapter 8 of Article VI (“Public Safety”):
• Sec. 6800 Fire Hazard Severity Zones
The City Council hereby designates the Fire Hazard Severity Zones as recommended by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection pursuant to Government Code section 51178.
The map, approved by the City, is hereby incorporated by reference, and entitled “City of Grover Beach Fire Hazard Severity Zones”.
Public Outreach & Next Steps
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• Updated FHSZ maps published on March 24, 2025:
• City Hall (printed copy)
• City Website
• Five Cities Fire Authority Website
• Courtesy Notice mailed on March 28, 2025
• Property owners within “Moderate” zone
• Within 30 days of adoption, submit the Ordinance and map to State Board of Forestry and County of San Luis Obispo.
Recommendation
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• Conduct the 2nd reading and adopt an Ordinance amending the Grover Beach Municipal Code to formally adopt the updated Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps required by Government Code Section 51178.5.
Additional Information & Resources
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• CAL FIRE: (916) 653-5123 or [email protected]
• More information on development of the FHSZ Maps
• Five Cities Fire Authority: (805) 473-5490 or [email protected] • Questions specific to fire safety regulations or defensible space requirements.
• Grover Beach Community Development Department:
(805) 473-4520 or [email protected]
• Information on local development standards, permitting, or how map designations may affect your property.
2011 Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map
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2025 Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map
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