California SB815 mandates updates to general plans for cities and counties to address fire hazards, military readiness, and climate change impacts.

California SB815 requires cities and counties to update their general plans to address fire hazards, military readiness, and climate change impacts. Specifically, cities and counties must revise their land use elements to identify very high fire hazard areas and consider goals from the Strategic Fire Plan for California. The safety element must address risks from seismic activity, flooding, and other hazards, and include objectives for protecting lives and property. The conservation element must consider wildlife connectivity and habitat conservation.

California SB815 mandates updates to general plans for cities and counties to address fire hazards, military readiness, and climate change impacts.

California SB815 requires cities and counties to update their general plans to address fire hazards, military readiness, and climate change impacts. Specifically, cities and counties must revise their land use elements to identify very high fire hazard areas and consider goals from the Strategic Fire Plan for California. The safety element must address risks from seismic activity, flooding, and other hazards, and include objectives for protecting lives and property. The conservation element must consider wildlife connectivity and habitat conservation.