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The memorandum discusses the recommendation to approve an ordinance amending the San José Municipal Code to adopt updated Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps and to accept the 2024 Santa Clara County Community Wildfire Protection Plan. The updates aim to enhance wildfire mitigation and response capabilities in San José, particularly in high-risk areas. The document outlines the wildfire risks faced by the city, the framework for community wildfire protection plans, and the implications of adopting the updated maps, including compliance with state legislation and potential funding opportunities.
Key points
Approval of an ordinance to adopt updated Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps.
Acceptance of the 2024 Santa Clara County Community Wildfire Protection Plan.
The updates aim to improve wildfire mitigation and response in San José.
San José is designated as a 'Community at Risk' due to its proximity to fire-prone areas.
The plan identifies significant wildfire risks, particularly in the Wildland-Urban Interface.
The updated maps classify areas as Moderate, High, and Very High fire hazard severity.
Adoption of the CWPP makes the City eligible for federal and state grants for wildfire mitigation.
Implementation of priority projects identified in the CWPP will require additional resources.
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COUNCIL AGENDA: 6/10/25 FILE: 25-636 ITEM: 2.15 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: See Below Approved FROM: Robert Sapien, Jr. DATE: May 19, 2025 Date: 5/29/25 COUNCIL DISTRICT: Citywide SUBJECT: Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map Ordinance and Community Wildfire Protection Plan RECOMMENDATION (a) Approve an ordinance amending Section 17.12.875 of Chapter 17.12 of Title 17 of the San José Municipal Code to adopt the updated Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps as established by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) State Fire Marshal, as mandated by Senate Bill 63. (b) Accept the 2024 Santa Clara County Community Wildfire Protection Plan: Annex 10 City of San José. SUMMARY AND OUTCOME Approval of this ordinance amendment with the updated Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps and acceptance of the 2024 Santa Clara County Community Wildfire Protection Plan: Annex 10 City of San José (Annex 10) will enhance the City of San José's wildfire mitigation, preparation, response, and recovery capabilities – ensuring continued protection of life, property, and the environment within the Fire Hazard Severity Zones of San José, particularly in the Almaden Valley and...
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This draft ordinance amends Section 17.12.875 of the San José Municipal Code to adopt updated Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps established by CAL FIRE, as mandated by Senate Bill 63 (2021). It aims to protect life and property from wildfire hazards by designating moderate, high, and very high fire hazard severity zones. The ordinance includes provisions for public review of Fire Hazard Severity Zone information and updates the definition of Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Areas within the City.
Key points
Amends Section 17.12.875 of the San José Municipal Code.
Adopts updated Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps from CAL FIRE.
Mandated by Senate Bill 63 (2021).
Aims to protect life and property from wildfire hazards.
Designates moderate, high, and very high fire hazard severity zones.
Includes provisions for public review of Fire Hazard Severity Zone information.
Updates definition of Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Areas.
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NVF:AFS:JMD 5/29/2025 DRAFT ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN JOSE AMENDING SECTION 17.12.875 OF CHAPTER 17.12 OF TITLE 17 OF THE SAN JOSE MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT THE UPDATED FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONE MAPS AS ESTABLISHED BY THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION (CAL FIRE) STATE FIRE MARSHAL, AS MANDATED BY SENATE BILL 63 (2021) WHEREAS, the City of San José ("City") seeks to protect life and property from wildfire hazards; and WHEREAS, Government Code Sections 51175 through 51189 provide for the classification of lands as fire hazard severity zones by the State Fire Marshal and the adoption of such classifications by local agencies; and WHEREAS, Government Code Section 51179(a) requires local agencies to designate, by ordinance, moderate, high, and very high fire hazard severity zones within 120 days of receiving recommendations from the State Fire Marshal pursuant to Section 51178; and WHEREAS, Public Resources Code Sections 4201 through 4204 establish provisions for the classification and mapping of fire hazard severity zones; and WHEREAS, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 1280 governs the mapping and designation of Fire Hazard...