Motion seeks reports on cost and rollout of 5-foot fire clearance rules in LA
City analysts would have 60 days to estimate what Zone 0 vegetation rules would cost homeowners and the city.
Property owners in very high fire hazard areas would face new state rules requiring an ember-resistant zone within 5 feet of structures. Councilwoman Traci Park asks city analysts, the Fire Department and Building and Safety to report back in 60 days on costs, exemptions for historic gardens, enforcement and how the rules fit existing city code.
What happens next
Reports back to Council in 60 days; motion referred to Planning and Land Use Management and Public Safety committees
Named in this record
Traci Park10- Los Angeles Fire Department 23
- Department of Building and Safety 5
- Chief Legislative Analyst 26
- City Administrative Officer 66
- California Board of Forestry
- Community Forest Advisory Committee
- Los Angeles Department of Water and Power 16
Traci Park
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