Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Pacifica public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues with medium priority
Voter Guide
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Wildfire preparedness and the Hillside Preservation District
Longtime Vallemar resident Ken Miles urged a joint study session on wildfire defensible space and enforcement, noting three grass fires down the slope in 50 years and the loss of on-street parking from a fire truck turnaround.
July 4th fireworks enforcement and costs
A Manor Drive resident described weeks of illegal fireworks each summer and suggested a neighborhood watch to help police find offenders.
Zoning modernization and objective design standards
The city is launching an 18-month rewrite of its zoning code with citywide objective design standards, meant to replace vague guidelines with clear, enforceable rules. Objective design standards will be adopted first, by fall 2027, with the full code update by early 2028.