Governor Newsom Signs Executive Order to Further Prepare for Future Urban Firestorms

February 6, 2025 – Governor Gavin Newsom has signed an executive order aimed at providing temporary housing solutions for individuals displaced by recent disasters. This order underscores the state’s ongoing commitment to swiftly address housing shortages caused by the emergency, providing critical relief to those impacted by the firestorms. 

Key Actions in the Executive Order:

• Suspension of Zoning Regulations: Temporarily waives certain zoning regulations to speed up the construction of temporary housing units.
   
• Streamlined Permitting: Directs state agencies to prioritize and expedite permits for housing and shelters.
   
• Collaboration with Local Governments: Expands resources and support to local jurisdictions to quickly implement housing solutions.
   

The order will help ensure that displaced individuals have access to shelter while long-term recovery efforts continue.

For more information, visit: Governor Newsom signs executive order to further prepare for future urban firestorms, stepping up already nation-leading strategies.

Review the full Executive Order here: EO N-18-25 Urban Conflagration

Governor Newsom Signs Executive Order to Ensure Housing for Displaced Individuals

January 17, 2025 – Governor Gavin Newsom has signed an executive order aimed at providing temporary housing solutions for individuals displaced by recent disasters. This order underscores the state’s ongoing commitment to swiftly address housing shortages caused by the emergency, providing critical relief to those impacted by the firestorms.

Key Actions in the Executive Order:

• Suspension of Zoning Regulations: Temporarily waives certain zoning regulations to speed up the construction of temporary housing units.
   
• Streamlined Permitting: Directs state agencies to prioritize and expedite permits for housing and shelters.
   
• Collaboration with Local Governments: Expands resources and support to local jurisdictions to quickly implement housing solutions.
   

The order will help ensure that displaced individuals have access to shelter while long-term recovery efforts continue.

For more information, visit: Governor Newsom Signs Executive Order to Jumpstart Firestorm Cleanup.

Review the full Executive Order here: EO N-11-15-Housing-Displaced-Individuals

Governor Newsom Signs Executive Order to Accelerate Cleanup of Firestorm-Damaged Communities

January 15, 2025 - Governor Gavin Newsom has signed an executive order to expedite the cleanup and recovery of areas impacted by recent devastating firestorms across California. This directive demonstrates the state’s commitment to providing immediate support to affected communities, ensuring a faster and more efficient rebuilding process.

The executive order includes the following key actions:

• Expedited Debris Removal: Temporarily waives permitting and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requirements to streamline the safe and rapid removal of debris and hazardous materials from fire-affected properties.
   
• Regulatory Streamlining: Directs state agencies to identify additional regulations, such as environmental and construction standards, that can be temporarily adjusted to facilitate recovery without compromising safety or environmental integrity.
   
• Enhanced Resource Allocation: Mobilizes new and existing state resources, including personnel and specialized equipment, to support local cleanup efforts and accelerate the recovery timeline.
   
• Price Gouging Protections: Extends protections against price gouging on essential goods and services needed for recovery—such as waste removal, construction supplies, and temporary housing solutions—through March 31, 2026.
   
• Legislative Collaboration: Pledges to work with state lawmakers to propose statutory changes that promote resilience, fire safety, and simplified recovery efforts for future disasters.
   

This executive order demonstrates California’s dedication to addressing immediate recovery needs while strengthening long-term wildfire resilience.

For more information, visit: Governor Newsom Signs Executive Order to Jumpstart Firestorm Cleanup.

Review the full Executive Order here: EO N-8-25 Cleanup Final Signed PDF.

Governor Newsom Signs Executive Order to Help Los Angeles Rebuild

January 12, 2025 – Review the following Executive Order signed by Governor Gavin Newsom to suspend permitting and review requirements under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the California Coastal Act to allow victims of the recent fires to restore their homes and businesses faster.

The executive order issued by Governor Newsom will:

• Suspend CEQA review and California Coastal Act permitting for reconstruction of properties substantially damaged or destroyed in recent Southern California wildfires.
   
• Direct state agencies to identify additional permitting requirements, including provisions of the Building Code, that can safely be suspended or streamlined to accelerate rebuilding and make it more affordable.
   
• Extend protections against price gouging on building materials, storage services, construction, and other essential goods and services to January 7, 2026, in Los Angeles County.
   
• Commit to working with the Legislature to identify statutory changes that can help expedite rebuilding while enhancing wildfire resilience and safety.

For detailed information, please visit: https://www.gov.ca.gov/2025/01/12/governor-newsom-signs-executive-order-to-help-los-angeles-rebuild-faster-and-stronger/

Review the Executive Order: https://www.gov.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/EO-N-4-25-Rebuilding-Final-signed.pdf

Mayor Bass Issues Executive Order to Accelerate Wildfire Recovery and Rebuilding Efforts in Los Angeles

January 13, 2025 – In response to the devastating wildfires that have destroyed thousands of homes and businesses in Los Angeles, Mayor Karen Bass has issued an executive order to expedite rebuilding efforts.

The executive order issued by Mayor Bass includes:

• Coordinating Debris Removal: Establishing a Debris Removal Task Force to develop a streamlined program for clearing debris from affected areas, in collaboration with state and federal agencies.   
   
• Expediting Rebuilding Permits: Creating a one-stop shop to swiftly issue permits in all impacted areas, directing city departments to expedite all building permit reviews and inspections, bypassing state CEQA discretionary reviews, and allowing rebuilding “like for like” by waiving city discretionary review processes.
   
• Accelerating Housing Availability: Directing the Department of Building and Safety to expedite approvals, known as temporary certificates of occupancy, for 1,400 units of housing currently in the pipeline across the city. 
   
• Securing Additional Regulatory Relief and Resources: Instructing all city departments to report back within a week with a list of additional relief needed from state and federal regulations and requirements, as well as state and federal funding necessary for recovery.

Read the Executive Order: https://mayor.lacity.gov/news/mayor-bass-issues-sweeping-executive-order-clear-way-angelenos-rebuild-their-homes-fast