Fire Hazard Zone Update

On June 17, 2025, the City Council will consider adopting the updated Fire Hazard Severity Zone (FHSZ) map for Rancho Palos Verdes. This map was created by the State Fire Marshal and displays zones tied to safety requirements aimed at reducing wildfire risk. The zones were developed using a science-based and field-tested model that assigns a hazard score based on the factors that influence fire likelihood and fire behavior.

The City of Rancho Palos Verdes was identified as having Moderate, High, Very High or a combination of FHSZs within our jurisdiction. Notably, the State Fire Marshal's proposed update removes significant portions of the City from the Very High designation, which has covered virtually all of RPV since 2008. The City was given 120 days from March 24, 2025, to adopt the new map, which the Council will consider at Tuesday's meeting.

A staff report (PDF) with more information is available on the City website.

The meeting will take place on June 17, 2025, at 7 p.m. in McTaggart Hall at Hesse Park and via Zoom. Watch live on RPVtv's YouTube channel, at rpvca.gov, or on Cox 33/FiOS 38. To participate in public comment during the meeting, fill out a speaker slip if you are attending in person, or complete a form online at rpvca.gov/participate to participate virtually or leave a pre-recorded voice message. Email your comments on this topic to cc@rpvca.gov.

If you are a person with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in programs, services, activities and meetings, contact the City's ADA Coordinator/Risk Manager at 424-327-3982, adarequests@rpvca.gov, 30940 Hawthorne Blvd., Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275, at least 48 hours in advance to request an auxiliary aid or accommodation.