LRA Map Adoption and PRMC
Amendment for
Fire Hazard Severity Zones
Fire and Emergency Services Department
and
Building Department
Understanding Fire Hazard
Severity Zones
• Based on fire “hazard”, not “risk”
• Moderate, High, Very High, Not rated
• Determined by CALFIRE fuel modeling
• Helps guide building codes, defensible space regulations, and emergency planning
The Impact for Paso Robles
• Stricter fire-resistant building codes for new construction • Increased construction costs for properties affected
• Potential homeowner’s premium impacts
• Property Hazard Disclosure requirements for home sales • Potential for decreased property values
Requirements for Adoption
Actual & Anticipated Timeline
• March 10, 2025 – LRA Map received with 30-day stopwatch to present to the public • March 31, 2025 – Public forum to meet state mandated requirements • May 20, 2025 – City Council 1st reading of Map and Ordinance • June 3, 2025 – Council Adoption of Map and Ordinance
• July 2025 – 2025 CBC published with significant changes from 2022 CBC • September 2025 – Public Outreach for CBC changes
• October/November 2025 – Council Adoption of 2025 CBC
• January 1, 2026 – 2025 CBC goes into effect statewide for new applications QUESTIONS ?