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Governor Signed Fire
Related Orders

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1/8/2025

N-2-25

LINK TO EXEC ORDER
  1. Suspends the one-week waiting period for unemployment insurance applicants unemployed due to the emergency in Los Angeles County between January 7, 2025, and July 7, 2025.
  2. Waives fees for replacement of identification cards, driver’s licenses, vehicle registration certificates, or certificates of title lost due to the emergency in Los Angeles County.
  3. Suspends timely registration or transfer of title requirements for individuals unable to comply due to the emergency in Los Angeles County, excluding this period from late penalty calculations.
  4. Waives fees for copies of birth, death, marriage, and dissolution of marriage records lost due to the emergency in Los Angeles County.
  5. Suspends certain environmental statutes, rules, regulations, and requirements to expedite debris removal and cleanup, as well as other fire recovery activities.
  6. Requires individuals or entities seeking to operate under these suspensions to obtain approval from the appropriate Agency Secretary or designee, ensuring actions balance expeditious recovery and environmental protection.
  7. Mandates that activities performed under these suspensions adhere to the State Environmental Protection Plan or a comparable plan.
  8. Authorizes the Director of the California Department of Public Health to waive specific licensing requirements for health facilities impacted by the emergency, with alternative measures to protect public health and safety.
  9. Permits the Director of the California Department of Social Services to waive certain statutes and regulations related to care providers and facilities within its jurisdiction impacted by the emergency.
  10. Allows the Director of the Department of Health Care Services to waive licensing, certification, or approval requirements for behavioral health programs and facilities impacted by the emergency.
  11. Suspends physical education instructional minute requirements for grades 1 through 12 during periods when facilities are unavailable due to the emergency in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties.

1/10/2025

N-3-25

LINK TO EXEC ORDER

  1. Extends the provisions of Paragraphs 8, 9, and 10 of Executive Order N-2-25 to Ventura County.

  2. Suspends specific requirements for private fire prevention resources responding to the emergency or providing services within 30 days from the date of this Order.

  3. Extends the due dates for School Accountability Report Cards by 45 days for local educational agencies impacted by the emergency in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties.

  4. Extends the time required to assess students for English language proficiency by 45 days for local educational agencies directly impacted by the emergency in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties.

  5. Revises Paragraph 11 of Executive Order N-2-25 to suspend physical education instructional minute requirements when facilities are unavailable due to the emergency in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties.

  6. Suspends certain requirements for agencies and local government entities in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties directly impacted by the emergency, allowing reimbursement for up to 30 days from the date of the state-declared emergency using the most recently certified record/invoice available.

  7. Suspends the 15% cap on reimbursable startup costs for contracting agencies directly impacted by the emergency in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties, allowing reimbursement even if startup costs do not expand or increase the contractor’s total contract amount.

1/12/2025

N-4-25

LINK TO EXEC ORDER

  1. Suspends the California Environmental Quality Act (Division 13 of the Public Resources Code, commencing with section 21000) and any requirement to obtain a permit under the California Coastal Act (Division 20 of the Public Resources Code,
    commencing with section 30000) for efforts to rebuild or repair properties or facilities destroyed or substantially damaged by the fires, provided certain conditions are met.

  2. Directs state agencies to assist local agencies and individuals with the rebuilding and repair process, including expediting approvals and waiving fees where possible.

1/12/2025

N-5-25

LINK TO EXEC ORDER
  1. Directs the Office of Emergency Services, in consultation with relevant agencies, to engage with local governments and the Federal Emergency Management Agency to develop a comprehensive plan for expeditiously removing debris from impacted properties to facilitate rebuilding.
  2. Instructs various state agencies to develop a plan to mitigate risks of flash floods, mudslides, and debris flows in burn scar areas and to respond promptly to any such events resulting from significant winter storms.

1/14/ 2026

N-6-25

LINK TO EXEC ORDER

  1. Specifies that school closures due to the emergency qualify as conditions preventing the maintenance of schools, allowing local educational agencies (LEAs) in Los Angeles County to receive funding as if they had met instructional day requirements, without submitting affidavits from governing boards.

  2. Suspends penalties for LEAs in Los Angeles County that fail to meet required instructional days and minutes due to the emergency, effective only as long as necessary to address the direct impacts.

  3. Suspends class-size requirements for transitional kindergarten through grade 8 for LEAs in Los Angeles County affected by the emergency.

  4. Suspends residency requirements for students attending schools in Los Angeles County impacted by the emergency for the remainder of the 2024-2025 school year.

  5. Encourages all LEAs to support and facilitate the enrollment of students displaced by the fires, including assisting with interdistrict transfer requests.

  6. Suggests that LEAs and exclusive bargaining representatives pursue temporary adjustments to staffing ratios, as necessary, to accommodate the enrollment of displaced students.

  7. Suspends certain requirements for LEAs in Los Angeles County using temporary facilities due to damage or inaccessibility of school buildings, applying local building and fire codes to these temporary facilities.

  8. Allows LEAs in Los Angeles County to use temporary facilities outside district boundaries to serve students displaced by the emergency and continue collecting average daily attendance for those students, suspending specific Education Code requirements for leasing property.

  9. Permits site-based charter schools in Los Angeles County whose sites were damaged or are inaccessible due to the emergency to establish alternative sites within the county for the 2024-25 school year, complying with certain Education Code.

1/14/2025

N-7-25

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  1. Prohibits making unsolicited offers to purchase real property in specified ZIP codes for less than the fair market value as of January 6, 2025, for three months from the date of this Order.

  2. Directs the Department of Real Estate to identify and inform the public about unlawful, unfair, or fraudulent practices targeting property owners post-emergency.

1/15/2025

N-8-25

LINK TO EXEC ORDER

  1. Authorizes the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and their designees to enter private properties in Los Angeles County to remove hazardous debris and conduct necessary testing,
    suspending any state laws or regulations that might impede this mutual aid.

1/16/2025

N-9-25

LINK TO EXEC ORDER

  1. Housing Plan Development: Orders state agencies to work with local governments to create a housing plan for displaced residents.

  2. Environmental Compliance Suspension: Extends CEQA and Coastal Act suspensions to new ADUs on affected properties if criteria are met.

  3. Certificate of Occupancy Suspension: Allows ADUs to receive occupancy certificates before the main dwelling for three years.

  4. Local Ordinance Suspension: Suspends local rules blocking temporary housing on private lots during reconstruction for three years.

  5. Mobile-home Parks Act Suspension: Suspends regulations for mobile-home parks providing housing to displaced residents.

  6. Manufactured Housing Act Suspension: Suspends rules for manufactured homes housing emergency-displaced residents.

  7. Health and Safety Standards: Requires state and local agencies to create standards for disaster housing.

  8. Planning and Zoning Suspension: Suspends zoning rules for temporary housing in Los Angeles County for three years.

  9. Local Zoning Ordinance Suspension: Suspends local zoning laws that prevent temporary housing on private lots for three years.

1/16/2025

N-10-25

LINK TO EXEC ORDER

  1. Property Tax Penalty Waiver: Suspends penalties, costs, and interest for late property tax payments on properties damaged or destroyed by the fires, provided payment is made by the next installment due date.

  2. Postponement Plan Clarification: Specifies that properties with existing tax postponement plans under Revenue and Taxation Code section 4837.5 or Part 7, Chapter 3 (commencing with section 4186) are not considered delinquent if payments were current as of January 7, 2025.

  3. Impound Account Exemption: States that the suspension of penalties does not apply to taxes paid through impound accounts.

  4. Extension of Deadlines for Local Governments: Extends the deadline for county assessors to complete property tax assessments on fire-damaged properties by 30 days.

  5. Provision for Local Agency Funding: Allows counties to request expedited allocation of property tax revenue from the state to maintain cash flow for local agencies impacted by the emergency.

1/17/2025

N-11-25

LINK TO EXEC ORDER

  1. Civil Procedures Suspension: Suspends specific civil procedures, including those related to unlawful detainers, to protect individuals displaced by the fires from losing access to temporary or permanent housing.

  2. Prohibition on Issuing Notices: Prohibits issuing notices to vacate or terminating tenancy for displaced individuals in temporary housing unless explicitly authorized by law.

1/19/2025

N-12-25

LINK TO EXEC ORDER

  1. Restriction on Disaster Tourism: Prohibits non-essential travel to areas affected by the declared disaster to prevent interference with recovery efforts.

  2. Road Closures and Access Control: Authorizes state and local agencies to implement road closures and control access to disaster-affected areas for public safety and recovery efficiency.

1/20/2025

N-13-25

LINK TO EXEC ORDER

  1. Debris Removal and Cleanup: Directs state agencies to expedite the removal and cleanup of debris resulting from the fires to mitigate risks of flooding, mudslides, and debris flows.

  2. Emergency Permitting: Authorizes the State Water Resources Control Board to streamline permits for emergency response activities impacting state waters, facilitating timely mitigation efforts.

  3. Regulatory Flexibility: Suspends certain statutes and regulations to expedite necessary restoration and recovery activities, upon approval by the appropriate Agency Secretary.

  4. Interagency Coordination: Mandates collaboration among state and local agencies to implement measures preventing hazards like flash floods and mudslides in areas affected by burn scars.

  5. Liability Protections: Affirms that the State and its political subdivisions are not liable for claims based on discretionary functions performed in carrying out the Emergency Services Act during this emergency.

1/27/2025

N-14-25

LINK TO EXEC ORDER

  1. This order further clarifies that the coastal commission may not undergo a review period, or an appeal period or any procedures for seeking exemption for any project covered by paragraph 1 of N-4-25 or paragraph 2 of N-9-25

  2. This order further directs the Coastal Commission to GET OUT OF THE WAY and not process any review that would impede rebuild efforts for CEX or CATEX deemed process. CDP’s for new construction are not addressed and therefore accepted as standard application process.

  3. Those staying in short term rentals, hotels, or motels, are allowed to remain until March 30,205 and are protected by recent transient protections laws. The city and county may levy an occupancy tax, and provisions are terminated on March 8th 2025.

1/29/2025

N-15-25

LINK TO EXEC ORDER

  1. Deadlines for licensure renewals and fees in affected zip codes will be are extended one year for educational and business professional licenses. Certain licenses will be provided free of charge for wall postings, etc…

  2. ABC licensees with an annual renewal due are extended, late fees are not imposed

  3. ABC licenses seeking transfer or relocation of business to a non affected zip code have 1,000 ft proximity req waived, timeline req waived, transfer fees waived, notice posting req suspended, mailing notice req waived, notice to departments suspended.

  4. ABC appeals for transfers waived

  5. Cannabis licensees deadlines pushed one year and regulations extended a year related to licensing

  6. Deadlines for filing appeal to cannabis control appeals extended 30 days for DCC licenses in affected zip codes

1/31/2025

N-16-25

LINK TO EXEC ORDER
  1. Continuation of Emergency Orders – All provisions in previous Proclamations of a State of Emergency and related Executive Orders remain in effect unless explicitly terminated or modified.
  2. Suspension of Local Flood Control Plan Requirement – In designated Proclaimed Drought Counties, local agencies are not required to have an adopted flood control plan or have considered flood risk in their general plans to utilize certain provisions of Water Code section 1242.1. This allows for quicker action in flood-related scenarios.
  3. Maximizing Water Diversion – The Department of Water Resources is directed to take all necessary actions to divert and store excess water from upcoming winter storms, including in facilities such as the San Luis Reservoir.
  4. Regulatory Review to Remove Obstacles – Multiple state agencies, including the Department of Water Resources and the Environmental Protection Agency, must identify and minimize any regulatory barriers to water diversion efforts. If statutory or regulatory obstacles are found, they should be recommended for suspension.

2/4/2025

N-17-25

LINK TO EXEC ORDER
  1. Preschool Program Administrative Cost Suspension – The 15% cap on administrative costs for state-funded preschools is lifted for providers in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties. Costs exceeding the cap may be reimbursed until June 30, 2025.
  2. Deadline Extension for Homeless Families – Families experiencing homelessness enrolling in state preschool or childcare programs in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties receive a 60-day extension beyond the January 1, 2026, deadline to submit required documentation.
  3. Suspension of Program Self-Evaluation – The requirement for preschool and childcare program contractors to conduct a self-evaluation is suspended until June 30, 2025, easing administrative burdens.
  4. Suspension of Parent Survey Requirement – The obligation for preschools and childcare programs to conduct parent surveys is waived until June 30, 2025, reducing compliance requirements.
  5. Residency Requirements Suspension – Students displaced by the emergency or attending schools in damaged areas in Los Angeles County are exempt from standard residency requirements for the 2024–2025 school year.
  6. Desired Results Developmental Profile Deadline Extension – The deadline for preschool and childcare programs to complete developmental profiles is extended to June 30, 2025.
  7. Environmental Rating Scale Deadline Extension – The deadline for preschool and childcare contractors to complete Environmental Rating Scales is extended to June 30, 2025.
  8. Healthcare Providers Extended Reporting Period – The deadline for providers to submit cost reports or request reconciliations is extended by 90 days beyond the original due date.
  9. Suspension of Developmental Services Directives – The Director of the Department of Developmental Services may suspend regulatory provisions to ensure continued care for individuals with developmental disabilities.
  10. Welfare Program Extensions – Individuals impacted by an evacuation order or warning can continue to receive CalWORKs benefits and other social services through July 31, 2025, without reapplication.
  11. Public Official Reporting Extension – Officials in Los Angeles County have an additional 60 days beyond the April 1, 2025, deadline to submit financial interest disclosures and other required reports.
  12. Paragraph 3 of Executive Order N-3-25 is withdrawn.
  13. Community Development Block Grant Allocations – Los Angeles County jurisdictions receiving these grants for fiscal year 2025 may set aside 30% for economic development and disaster recovery projects.
  14. Disaster-Related Tax Relief – Deadlines for property tax relief claims and reassessment requests due to disaster-related losses are extended by six months.
  15. Suspension of Property Taxes Restrictions – Zip Codes 91024, 91103, 91367 added to areas where unsolicited less than market rate offers can be made as well as freeze on property taxes.
  16. Housing Rent Control Restriction Suspension – Provisions limiting rental price increases for newly vacated homes in disaster-affected areas are suspended, allowing adjustments based on fair market rent.
  17. Housing Definition Change for Price Protections – The limitation on defining “housing” in rent control protections is suspended, meaning rental housing includes all rentals regardless of initial term length.

2/6/2025

N-18-25

LINK TO EXEC ORDER
  1. Board of Forestry and Fire Protection instructed to develop a 5′ setback for defensible ember resistant zone design guidebook consistent with industry knowledge.
  2. State Fire Marshall Directed to provide the public with regular issued and to be proposed Fire Hazard Severity Zone Maps
  3. Department of Forestry and Fire Protection are to engage with the Governor’s office for Emergency Services to work with the government to modernize response systems for fast aid distribution.

2/11/2025

N-19-25

LINK TO EXEC ORDER
  1. California Department of Social Services is asked to notify no later than February 28th, 2025 those whose childcare facilities will not be reopening due to the fires and to notify by telephone of disaster unemployment assistance

1/29/2025

N-20-25

LINK TO EXEC ORDER
  1. N-9-25 paragraph 2 – eliminated (which references ADUs) because this bill supersedes that.
  2. N-4-25 paragraphs 2 – also rescinded (which references streamline of process) because this bill supersedes that. The below is the new language….
  3. N-4-25 Paragraph 1 – suspends CEQA, and regulations related to projects to repair, restore, demolish, or replace property or facilities substantially damaged or destroyed as a result of this emergency, shall only apply to

Mayor's Executive Order Summaries

Date

Mayor Signed Fire
Related Orders

Links

Directory Of Mayoral Executive Orders Found at this page: Link found Here

1/13/2025

Order No.1

LINK TO EXEC ORDER

1. Clean-Up Efforts

A. Debris Removal and Watershed Hazards Mitigation

i. Debris Removal: A Debris Removal Task Force is established to coordinate cleanup with federal, state, and local agencies, led by a designated Debris Manager. All cleanup must comply with hazardous material laws, including the Clean Air Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, and Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act to ensure health and environmental safety.

ii. Watershed Hazards Mitigation: A Watershed Hazards Task Force is created to assess and mitigate risks of debris flows, mudslides, and flash floods. The task force will recommend and implement emergency measures in collaboration with other agencies.

2. Rebuilding

A. Disaster Recovery Permitting Center: A permitting center is established in burn areas, staffed seven days a week by departments like Planning, Building and Safety, and Public Works, to provide streamlined services.

B. Unified Development Task Force: A task force is formed to identify roadblocks and streamline rebuilding administration, with participation from all relevant departments and City Council offices.

C. Expedited Permit Review: City departments must complete all permitting reviews for rebuilding within 30 days of a complete application submission, with inspections conducted within two business days of a request. Utility releases and permit-related clearances must be completed within five business days.

3. Eligible Projects

A. Definition: Eligible projects are those to repair, restore, demolish, or replace structures damaged or destroyed by wildfires that meet all the following criteria:
B. Location: The structure is in the same location as before the wildfire.
C. Size Limit: The project does not exceed 110% of the pre-wildfire floor area, height, and bulk.
D. Use Restrictions: The use remains the same as before the wildfire, with no change in density or type (e.g., residential cannot become commercial).
E. Timeframe: Building permits must be obtained within seven years, and construction completed within three years.

4. Eligible Project Review Provisions

A. Non-Conforming Buildings and Uses: Eligible projects can retain non-conforming uses (e.g., height, density) as long as they do not exceed 110% of their original size, unless they meet current zoning standards.
B. Encroachment Limits: Replacement buildings cannot encroach on areas planned for future street widening or extensions.

5. Waiver of Discretionary Processes

A. Eligible projects are exempt from City discretionary review processes, including CEQA review and specific plan requirements like the Pacific Palisades Village Specific Plan.

6. Haul Route and Public Works Exemptions

A. Haul routes are approved ministerially and are exempt from discretionary reviews, including hearings and appeals.
B. Public Works reviews under LAMC Sections 46.00–46.06 and 62.161–62.162 are also exempt from discretionary processes.

7. Coastal Zone and Mello Act

A. Eligible projects in the Coastal Zone are exempt from Coastal Development Permits and discretionary review under the Mello Act.

8. Demolition Permit

A. demolition permit is not required for structures damaged by wildfires if proper notification is submitted electronically.
B. Removal of foundations or retaining walls must be reviewed to ensure no safety risks.

9. Historic Resources Inventory

A. Historic properties must be identified and inspected within 10 days of safe access to impacted areas. The Department of City Planning will issue guidance for their treatment.

10. Temporary Use of Recreational Vehicles

A. Recreational vehicles, tiny homes, modular structures, and mobile homes are permitted on affected properties during rebuilding for up to three years or as long as an active building permit exists.

11. Expediting Temporary Certificates of Occupancy

A. task force is established to assist multi-family projects near completion to obtain Temporary Certificates of Occupancy (TCO) quickly.
B. Guidelines for this process must be published within 10 days.

12. Self-Certification

A. The Department of Building and Safety must report within 15 days on potential permit reviews that can be self-certified by licensed architects for single-family residential reconstructions.

13. Implementation Guidance

A. Departments must issue implementation guidelines for the order within 30 days, with amendments as necessary.

14. State and Federal Assistance

A. All City departments must report within seven days on additional relief needed from state and federal regulations and on funding required for recovery efforts.

01/21/2025

Order No.2

LINK TO EXEC ORDER

City to take following actions in rain weather preparedness for debris and mudflow preparation:

A. Wet Weather Preparedness

  1. Enact erosion control and debris flow management to prevent toxins going into the stormwater system.
  2. Remove debris and sediment in palisades area catch basins in line with Governor’s order N-13-25
  3. Restore low flow pump systems to avoid toxic water from entering the ocean.
  4. Identify soils stabilization opportunities on private property and notify homeowners of plans.

B. Burn Debris Control Measures

  1. Install caps or plugs on sewer house connections to prevent toxins and debris from entering sewer systems and contaminate the ocean.
  2. Conduct street sweeping in Palisades are to remove debris with potential contamination to avoid its entering into sewers and the ocean.
  3. Encourage residents to not wash cars and driveways to prevent toxins from carrying into the sewer and ocean.

01/24/2025

Order No.3

LINK TO EXEC ORDER
  1. The city is directed to provide an ordinance to relieve businesses of relief from gross sales tax. Businesses that have been destroyed by the fire or businesses that have been impacted for 60 or more consecutive days. Due by Jan 25th to City Council.
  2. Office of Finance to report on providing relief for any person staying in a hotel for period between Jan 7,2025 and April 6, 2025 because their primary residence was damaged or destroyed in the fires and their hotel stay isn’t reimbursable.

Order No.4

LINK TO EXEC ORDER

TBD

Order No.5

LINK TO EXEC ORDER

TBD