Wildfire Zones: Long Beach vs Pomona
How do wildfire zones rules compare between Long Beach, CA and Pomona, CA?
Long Beach and Pomona have similar restriction levels.
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 →Pomona, CA
Los Angeles County
Portions of northern Pomona near the foothills are in or near fire hazard severity zones. CalFire maps designate State Responsibility Areas. Defensible space requirements apply per CA PRC Section 4291.
View full Pomona rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Long Beach | Pomona |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Risk | Low (coastal/urban city) | - |
| SRA Areas | CalFire-managed zones nearby | - |
| VHFHSZ | Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone mapping | - |
| State Law | CA PRC §4291 if in hazard zone | - |
| Risk Areas | - | Northern foothills near Claremont |
| Authority | - | CalFire / LA County Fire |
| Defensible Space | - | 100 ft per PRC Section 4291 |
| Maps | - | CalFire FHSZ maps |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
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.
Pomona 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 Pomona wildfire areas.
Is my property in a wildfire zone?
Check with Pomona fire department or your state wildfire hazard map. Real estate disclosures must include wildfire zone status.
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