California AB2517 establishes fire hazard severity zones and outlines procedures for local agencies to designate and modify these zones.

California AB2517 amends the Government Code to establish procedures for designating fire hazard severity zones. The State Fire Marshal identifies areas as moderate, high, and very high fire hazard severity zones based on statewide criteria. Local agencies must designate these zones within 120 days of receiving recommendations from the State Fire Marshal. The State Fire Marshal must post draft maps and data on its website, conduct public workshops, and open a 30-day public comment period. Local agencies cannot decrease the level of a fire hazard severity zone but may increase it.

California AB2517 establishes fire hazard severity zones and outlines procedures for local agencies to designate and modify these zones.

California AB2517 amends the Government Code to establish procedures for designating fire hazard severity zones. The State Fire Marshal identifies areas as moderate, high, and very high fire hazard severity zones based on statewide criteria. Local agencies must designate these zones within 120 days of receiving recommendations from the State Fire Marshal. The State Fire Marshal must post draft maps and data on its website, conduct public workshops, and open a 30-day public comment period. Local agencies cannot decrease the level of a fire hazard severity zone but may increase it.