On December 18, the Planning Commission will host a workshop to learn about and discuss the updated fire codes for Wildland-Urban Interface within the City of San Diego. The wildland-urban interface (WUI) is the area where human communities meet natural habitats. This is a public meeting and all are invited to attend via Zoom. The Zoom information is on the Agenda at: https://www.sandiego.gov/sites/default/files/2025-12/pc-agenda-12-18-2025-approved.pdf
The Planning Commission agenda for December 18, 2025, includes the staff report which which provides background information.
From the Fact Sheet, the following is a list of significant CWUIC changes:
- Reflects adoption of new 2025 LRA VHFHSZ maps effective 8/30/2025.
- Establishes requirements for Zone 0 based on the most recent Board of Forestry draft regulations resulting from California AB 3074.
- Includes ignition resistant construction requirements previously located in CBC Chapter 7A and CRC R337 including local amendments previously established in the SDMC.
- Includes specific requirements for defensible space zones to maintain consistency with current SDMC brush management regulations and other State Codes and Regulations including Title 14.
Agenda ITEM 3: 2025 CALIFORNIA WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE (CWUI) WORKSHOP
Staff: Daniel Hypes
City Council District: Citywide
Plan Area: Citywide
Topic: A workshop to discuss the new California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, which becomes effective January 1, 2026
- Planning Commission Agenda: https://www.sandiego.gov/sites/default/files/2025-12/pc-agenda-12-18-2025-approved.pdf
- Planning Commsion Staff Report: https://www.sandiego.gov/sites/default/files/2025-12/item-3-pc-25-057-2025-cwuic_final-report.pdf
- SDFD Community Risk Reduction Codes: https://www.sandiego.gov/fire/community-risk-reduction/codes-regulations
- SDFD Fact Sheet Fire Code Amendments: https://www.sandiego.gov/sites/default/files/2025-10/fact-sheet-2025-code-adoption.pdf
- SDFD Stay Informed! Get the latest information from the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department on wildfire preparedness, safety resources, and important news from the Community Risk Reduction Division — Subscribe Now.
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