NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant California Government Code Section 51178.5, the Fire Hazard Severity Zone Maps for Local Responsibility Areas (LRA) for Tiburon are now available for public review at the link below:
Background. Pursuant to Government Code 51178, the State Fire Marshal shall identify areas in the state as moderate, high, and very high fire hazard severity zones based on consistent statewide criteria and based on the severity of fire hazard that is expected to prevail in those areas. Moderate, high, and very high fire hazard severity zones shall be based on fuel loading, slope, fire weather, and other relevant factors including areas where winds have been identified by the Office of the State Fire Marshal as a major cause of wildfire spread.
Updated maps are being released in phases by region throughout California. The State Fire Marshal released the updated maps for the North Coast and Bay Area on February 24, 2025.
Public Comments. Written public comments are being accepted by email to ldilena@townoftiburon.org or by mail at 1505 Tiburon Boulevard, Tiburon, CA 94920 through June 15, 2025.
Next steps. The Tiburon Town Council is scheduled to review and consider adoption of the LRA Tiburon map via local ordinance on June 4 and June 18, 2025. The agenda and relevant materials for this item will be available online at www.townoftiburon.org. and in person at Tiburon Town Hall, 1505 Tiburon Boulevard, Tiburon, CA 94920. Materials will be available the Friday prior to each meeting.
Contact. Questions regarding the maps may be directed to ldilena@townoftiburon.org.