Mayor Bass Issues Emergency Executive Order to Prohibit SB 9 Applications Within Palisades Burn Area

Mayor Karen Bass issued Emergency Executive Order 9, prohibiting Senate Bill 9 applications in the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone of the Palisades Fire area. This action aligns with Governor Gavin Newsom's Executive Order N-32-25, which suspends SB 9 applications in designated burn areas. Bass highlighted that SB 9 was not intended for communities devastated by natural disasters, reinforcing the need for tailored responses. The order is effective immediately, emphasizing local agency discretion in handling applications. It aims to protect life and property in an area severely impacted by the fire, which is significant for the city's recovery efforts.

Earlier, Bass expressed her concerns about the implications of SB 9 on the rebuilding process. The Emergency Executive Order underscores the city's commitment to community safety and resilience. This decision marks a critical step in addressing the challenges faced by residents as they work to rebuild their lives.