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<br />8A <br /> <br />applicable state and local building standards. These regulations apply to new structures, Page 2 <br />not additions, alterations, or repairs to structures in existence prior to the effective date <br />of the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map Ordinance. <br /> <br />The Fire Department has been discussing the defensible space requirements with <br />property owners and has requested the clearing of flammable vegetation in this area <br />since 2004. Community Development Services has notified permit applicants of the <br />pending map and requirements. <br /> <br />AL TERNA TIVES <br />The City Council may elect to increase the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone area. <br />Cal Fire is on record that they will not agree to any reductions of the area. Staff and the <br />Board of Building Review recommend adopting the map as presented. <br /> <br />FISCAL IMPACT <br />There are undefined increased staff costs for enforcement of the state regulations. <br />These costs will be absorbed in the current budgets. <br /> <br />~A~ <br />.)6hn LaTorra <br />Building & ~ Manager <br />ChUCh~ ~ <br /> <br />Acting Community Development Director <br /> <br /> <br />v J <br /> <br />Peter Ingram ~- <br />City Manager <br /> <br />ATTACHMENTS <br />Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map Ordinance <br /> <br />RELATED DOCUMENTS IN CITY CLERK'S OFFICE <br />Redwood City- Fire Hazard Map <br />