Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced Friday that the city has issued its first permits for Pacific Palisades residents looking to rebuild their homes, and that a new executive order will further expedite that effort.
Debris has been removed from around 400 properties destroyed or damaged in the Palisades Fire earlier this year, and as the city rebuilds, the mayor said the new order will also help residents harden their homes and businesses against wildfires.
“We are taking action to help residents harden their homes and businesses against wildfires, ensure our city’s infrastructure can better withstand future disasters, and protect communities for generations to come, all while ensuring the pace of rebuilding continues ahead of expectations,” Bass said in a statement.
What’s in the order?
The executive order directs the Department of Building and Safety to provide recommendations within 60 days for a streamlined permit process for those who choose to go all electric in the construction of their homes or businesses. They’ll also have 90 days to draft suggestions to promote fire-resistant materials in construction to align with Gov. Gavin Newsom’s order that requires “an ember-resistant zone” for buildings and homes in high fire risk areas.
The Department of Water and Power has 30 days to update its incentives program for those who choose to go all electric for the rebuild.
The order also has Bass’ office working with the California insurance commissioner’s office to provide and explore insurance options for residents. And they will provide residents with pricing for building wildfire resistant homes.
What about rebuilding public infrastructure?
Bass’ order directs the Department of Water and Power, Public Works…
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