REQUIREMENTS FOR WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE AREAS
2022 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE 49-7SUPPLEMENT—BLUE
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2024
SECTION 4911
MODEL ORDINANCE FOR FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONE ADOPTION
ORDINANCE NO.
An ordinance of the City of Lake Elsinore to designate fire hazard severity zones.
The Council of the City of Lake Elsinore ordains as follows:
The City of Lake Elsinore hereby designates the Fire Hazard Severity Zones as recommended by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection pursuant to Government Code Section 51178.
Or
The City of Lake Elsinore hereby designates areas not identified as Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones by the State Fire Marshal, as Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones following a finding supported by substantial evidence in the record that the requirements of Government Code Section 51182 are necessary for effective fire protection within the area.
(and/or)
The City of Lake Elsinore hereby designates areas not identified as Moderate and High Fire Hazard Severity Zones by the State Fire Marshal, as Moderate and High Fire Hazard Severity Zones, respectively.
The map, approved by the city (or county or district), is hereby incorporated by reference, and entitled “City of Lake Elsinore Fire Hazard Severity Zones.” Dated March 24, 2025.
The official map is also located electronically on the following website:
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On the motion of Member, seconded by Member: The roll call vote:
Ayes: Noes: Abstain: Absent:
The foregoing ordinance was passed and adopted this day of , 20 Ordinance
(Name)
(City of Lake Elsinore Board of )
Attest: Approved as to form:
(Name) (Name)
Clerk City or County or District Counsel