GPA26-0001
City of Poway General Plan, Public
Safety Element Update
(Citywide)
State Laws Requiring
Public Safety Element Update
•Identify hazardous conditions.
•Prepare and implement policies to increase public
health and safety.
•State of California Government Code 65302(g)
•Additional State Assembly and Senate Bills govern
content and components of the Public Safety Element.
Focus Areas:
•Law Enforcement
•Evacuation Planning
•Fire Hazards
•Flooding Hazards
•Geologic and Seismic Hazards
•Climate Resilience
•Manmade Hazards
•Noise Hazards
Fire Zone Map and Evacuation Routes
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Agency and Community Outreach
•On November 20, 2020, the City held a joint General Plan Housing Element Update and Public Safety Element Update community meeting to solicit public comment. •On January 13, 2026, the Public Safety Element Update Draft was considered and approved by Department of Conservation, Board of Forestry Resource Protection Committee. •On January 26, 2026, a required 90-day SB-18 Tribal Consultation was started, which ended on April 26, 2026 with no comments or requests for consultation. •A 30-Day Public Review was opened from March 19, 2026 - April 18, 2026, with the Public Safety Plan Update Draft document available online and in person, culminating in a community meeting held on April 16, 2026 to solicit public comment. No additional public comment was received.
•No additional comments have been received by Planning staff.
Recommendation
It is recommended the City Council take public input, close the public hearing, and adopt the Resolution approving GPA26-0001.