Benicia Municipal Code Ch. 8.56 Fire Hazard Severity Zones

The city council finds as follows:

A. The proposed amendments are consistent with the goals and policies of the Benicia general plan, including but not limited to Goal 4.1: "Make community health and safety a high priority for Benicia."

B. The proposed amendments ensure and maintain consistency with other applicable provisions of this title, California State law, and federal law.

(Ord. 25-08 § 1)

The city of Benicia hereby designates areas within its jurisdiction as moderate, high, and very high fire hazard severity zones, consistent with the classifications provided by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection pursuant to California Government Code Section 51178. The fire hazard severity zone map recommended by the State Fire Marshal, titled "City of Benicia Fire Hazard Severity Zones," attached to the ordinance codified in this chapter as "Exhibit A," and incorporated herein by reference is hereby adopted without amendment.

(Ord. 25-08 § 1)