Wildfire Zones: Burbank vs Long Beach
How do wildfire zones rules compare between Burbank, CA and Long Beach, CA?
Long Beach has fewer restrictions than Burbank.
Burbank, CA
Los Angeles County
Burbank has designated Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones (VHFHSZ) in the hillside areas near the Verdugo Mountains. Properties in these zones face additional building requirements, vegetation management, and defensible space mandates under CA PRC 4291 and local fire codes.
View full Burbank rules →Long Beach, CA
Los Angeles County
Long Beach has limited wildfire risk as a coastal/urban city. Some hillside areas near Signal Hill may fall in fire hazard severity zones. Properties in SRA or VHFHSZ must comply with CA PRC §4291 defensible space rules.
View full Long Beach rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Burbank | Long Beach |
|---|---|---|
| VHFHSZ Areas | Verdugo Mountain hillside zones | - |
| State Law | CA PRC 4291 defensible space | CA PRC §4291 if in hazard zone |
| Building Codes | Fire-resistant materials required | - |
| Inspections | Annual brush clearance compliance | - |
| Overall Risk | - | Low (coastal/urban city) |
| SRA Areas | - | CalFire-managed zones nearby |
| VHFHSZ | - | Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone mapping |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Burbank FAQ
Are Burbank hills fire-prone?
Yes. The Verdugo Mountain foothills are VHFHSZ. The 2017 La Tuna Fire burned directly above Burbank.
What building standards apply?
VHFHSZ properties require Chapter 7A fire-resistant materials throughout construction.
Long Beach FAQ
How much defensible space do I need?
Typically 30 feet of lean/clean zone and 100 feet of reduced fuel zone around structures in Long Beach wildfire areas.
Is my property in a wildfire zone?
Check with Long Beach fire department or your state wildfire hazard map. Real estate disclosures must include wildfire zone status.
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