​FIRE-05

Avoid New Development in Very-High Fire Hazard Severity Zones

Implementation

Avoid new development in Very-High Fire Hazard Severity Zones according to the most recent and available CAL FIRE hazard severity zones maps, and consider projections of future climate change when planning future land uses.

Benefits: Avoiding locating new developing in CAL FIRE–designated Very-High Fire Hazard Severity Zones would limit human exposure to potential wildfire.

Timeframe: Midterm​



​​​​​​​​​​​​​In Progress

Efforts for the measure have begun and some target indicators have been achieved.