Item Number: 9
City Council / Board of Directors
Consent Calendar
Meeting of: June 3, 2025
Submitted By:
Jennifer Thompson, City Clerk
Subject:
Second Reading of Ordinance No. 2455
Recommendation:
That the City Council adopt, by second reading, Ordinance No. 2455, adopting by reference the Local Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map recommended by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection pursuant to Government Code Section 51178 to designate Local Fire Hazard Severity Zones within the City of Victorville.
Fiscal Impact:
Adopting the Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map does not result in a direct fiscal impact to the City; however, developers and builders may have increased construction costs associated with the increased building code requirements in the moderate, high, and very high fire hazard severity zones.
Strategic Plan Goal:
Approval of Ordinance No. 2455 (Attachment A) will enable the City to further fulfill the following Goals outlined in the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan:
•Goal B (Public Safety) – The adoption of the Local Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map will enhance fire resistance of new construction and decrease the likelihood of fires due to ember casting for new construction in the designated zones, decreasing the risk to the community.
Discussion:
At the Regular City Council meeting held on May 20, 2025, the City Council voted to introduce Ordinance No. 2455, adopting by reference the Local Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map recommended by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection pursuant to Government Code Section 51178 to designate Local Fire Hazard Severity Zones within the City of Victorville.
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This ordinance is being presented for adoption and once adopted, will become effective July 3, 2025.
Attachments: A. Ordinance No. 2455