1. (a) Before approving a tentative map, or a parcel map for which a tentative map was not required, for an area located in a state responsibility area or a very high fire hazard severity zone, a legislative body of a county shall, except as provided in subdivision (b), make the following findings:

   1. (1) A finding supported by substantial evidence in the record that the subdivision is consistent with:

      1. (A) regulations adopted by the State Board of Forestry and Fire Protection pursuant to Sections 4290 and 4291 of the Public Resources Code, or
      2. (B) consistent with local ordinances certified by the State Board of Forestry and Fire Protection as meeting or exceeding the state regulations.

   2. (2) A finding supported by substantial evidence in the record that structural fire protection and suppression services will be available for the subdivision through any of the following entities:

      1. (A) A county, city, special district, political subdivision of the state, or another entity organized solely to provide fire protection services that is monitored and funded by a county or other public entity.
      2. (B) The Department of Forestry and Fire Protection by contract entered into pursuant to Section 4133, 4142, or 4144 of the Public Resources Code.

Note: Authority cited: Section 66474.02, Government Code; and Sections 4202, 4203 and 4204, Public Resources Code. Reference: Section 66474.02, Government Code; and Sections 4201, 4202, 4203 and 4204, Public Resources Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-20-2020; operative 4-1-2020 (Register 2020, No. 8).