CAL FIRE’s Updated Fire Hazard Map for Cupertino’s Response Area

Published on March 10, 2025

CAL FIRE’s Updated Fire Hazard Map for Cupertino’s Response Area Now Online – Review and Comment

To more accurately reflect the zones in California that are susceptible to wildfire, CAL FIRE has published revised Local Response Area (LRA) Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps. These map updates are intended to enhance California’s approach to wildfire preparedness.  The revised maps incorporate 1.4 million additional acres into high and very high fire hazard severity zones statewide, updating code and construction requires for communities most at risk.

LRA maps identify properties in moderate, high, and very high fire hazard severity zones. Each designation is determined based on consistent statewide criteria, including factors such as fuel loading, slope, fire weather, and other relevant considerations. The City of Cupertino is required to adopt an Ordinance consistent with these designations.

Public Review is Invited

You are invited to review the Cupertino Map and provide public comments in the Comment Form. The map is also available for in-person inspection at the Permit Center, Cupertino City Hall, 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, CA. Any questions, please contact the Building Division at (408) 777-3228 or building@cupertino.gov.  This 30 day review and comment period begins March 11, and ends on April 10.

Learn More

For more information on LRA maps, please visit the CAL Fire informational webpage here. You can also watch an informational video about Fire Hazard Severity Zones here.

If you encounter any issues accessing the provided links, please contact the Building Division at (408) 777-3228 or building@cupertino.gov.