{"id":62036,"date":"2024-01-09T15:06:50","date_gmt":"2024-01-09T23:06:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/?p=62036"},"modified":"2024-01-09T15:06:50","modified_gmt":"2024-01-09T23:06:50","slug":"barger-clarifies-expectations-protest-protocols-for-upcoming-brush-clearance-notices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/?p=62036","title":{"rendered":"Barger Clarifies Expectations, Protest Protocols for Upcoming Brush Clearance Notices"},"content":{"rendered":"

During today\u2019s Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors meeting, Supervisor Kathryn Barger engaged Los Angeles County Fire Chief Anthony C. Marrone and officials from the County\u2019s Department of Agricultural Commissioner\/Weights and Measures (ACWM) in a\u00a0robust discussion<\/a>\u00a0to clarify facts about brush clearance notices that will be mailed out starting next week to newly identified property owners subject to inspections.<\/p>\n

Los Angeles County\u2019s Fire Department will issue notices to a total of 131,321 properties across Los Angeles County on a rolling basis. In the Fifth District, a total of 66,031 properties are flagged for brush clearance inspections. Countywide, approximately 13 percent of the total are new properties that will receive a notice for the first time.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe must ensure we\u2019re providing clear information about these brush clearance notices \u2013 including how properties were identified and what happens during public hearing protest meetings,\u201d said\u00a0Supervisor Kathryn Barger<\/strong>. \u201cLast year, I heard from many constituents who were very confused, so we need to be proactive this time around and plan for the clearest communication possible.\u201d<\/p>\n

During the discussion, Chief Marrone emphasized that property owners will be able to access individual consultations during the public hearing meetings about the brush clearance program. In the consultations, residents can ask questions about why their property was included, compliance deadlines, and what needs to be done on their property to remove fire hazards or public nuisances. In person, telephone, and video conference consultations will be made available.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s inspection fee will be $151 and will be reflected in next year\u2019s property taxes. Property owners who believe an error has been made may attend any of the\u00a0five protest hearings<\/a>\u00a0that will be held in February 2024. Three of those hearings will be held in the Fifth District \u2013 Arcadia, Lancaster, and Santa Clarita. More information about the meetings, including dates and locations, can be found\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

A video of the question and answer exchange between Supervisor Barger, Chief Marrone, and ACWM officials can be accessed\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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