Brush Clearance: Brentwood vs Martinez
How do brush clearance rules compare between Brentwood, CA and Martinez, CA?
Brentwood and Martinez have similar restriction levels.
Brentwood, CA
Contra Costa County
California Public Resources Code Section 4291 requires 100 feet of defensible space around structures in State Responsibility Areas and in any CAL FIRE mapped fire hazard severity zone. Portions of eastern Brentwood abutting Mount Diablo foothills and Marsh Creek are mapped, and ECCFPD inspects compliance before fire season each year.
View full Brentwood rules →Martinez, CA
Contra Costa County
Properties in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones in Martinez must maintain defensible space under CA Public Resources Code §4291. Zone 1 (0–30 ft from structures): remove all dead vegetation and maintain fire-resistant plants. Zone 2 (30–100 ft): reduce density of shrubs and trees. Annual inspections may be conducted by Contra Costa County Fire Protection District.
View full Martinez rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Brentwood | Martinez |
|---|---|---|
| - | - | |
| Zone 1 (0–30 ft) | - | Lean/clean/green — remove dead vegetation |
| Zone 2 (30–100 ft) | - | Reduce fuel density — space shrubs and trees |
| State Law | - | CA Public Resources Code §4291 |
| Inspection | - | Contra Costa County FPD annual inspections |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Brentwood FAQ
Martinez FAQ
How much clearance do I need?
100 feet of defensible space if in a fire hazard zone. Two zones with different requirements.
Who inspects?
Martinez fire department or CAL FIRE conducts annual inspections in fire hazard areas.
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