Wildfire Zones: Midway City vs Santa Ana
How do wildfire zones rules compare between Midway City, CA and Santa Ana, CA?
Santa Ana has fewer restrictions than Midway City.
Midway City, CA
Orange County
Unincorporated Orange County contains extensive Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones (VHFHSZ) as designated by CAL FIRE and adopted by the Board of Supervisors via Ordinance No. 25-015. Canyon and hillside communities face the strictest building and vegetation management requirements.
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Orange County
Santa Ana is a fully urbanized city with no areas designated as Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones (VHFHSZ) by CAL FIRE. The city is served by the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) and is not subject to wildland-urban interface fire regulations.
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| Fact | Midway City | Santa Ana |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinance | No. 25-015 (Aug 2025) | - |
| Zones | Very High, High, Moderate | - |
| Building Code | CBC Ch. 7A / CRC R327 | - |
| Disclosure Required | CC §1103 NHD Statement | - |
| VHFHSZ Areas | Canyon communities | None in Santa Ana |
| Fire Service | - | Orange County Fire Authority |
| Responsibility Area | - | Local (LRA) |
| WUI Requirements | - | Not applicable |
| Standard Fire Code | - | Still enforced |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Midway City FAQ
Is my unincorporated Orange County property in a wildfire zone?
Check the OC Fire Hazard Severity Zones Map adopted under Ordinance No. 25-015. Most canyon and hillside communities (Trabuco Canyon, Silverado, Modjeska, Santiago Canyon) are classified as Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones.
What building requirements apply in Orange County wildfire zones?
Properties in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones must use fire-resistive construction per California Building Code Chapter 7A, including ignition-resistant materials, ember-resistant vents, and fire-rated roofing.
Santa Ana FAQ
Is Santa Ana in a wildfire zone?
No. Santa Ana is a fully urbanized city with no areas designated as Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones by CAL FIRE.
Do I need special fire-resistant building materials in Santa Ana?
The enhanced WUI building material requirements do not apply in Santa Ana since the city has no VHFHSZ areas. Standard California Building Code fire protection requirements still apply.
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