Wildfire Zones: Moreno Valley vs Murrieta
How do wildfire zones rules compare between Moreno Valley, CA and Murrieta, CA?
Moreno Valley and Murrieta have similar restriction levels.
Moreno Valley, CA
Riverside County
Moreno Valley has VHFHSZ along Box Springs Mountain and the Badlands. Chapter 7A and AB 38 disclosures apply to homes in these mapped fire zones.
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Riverside County
Portions of Murrieta are mapped as Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ) by CAL FIRE, including the Santa Rosa Plateau fringe and hillside neighborhoods. VHFHSZ properties face stricter building codes (CBC Chapter 7A), AB 38 disclosure, and mandatory defensible space under PRC 4291.
View full Murrieta rules →Key Facts Comparison
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Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Moreno Valley FAQ
Murrieta FAQ
How do I know if my Murrieta home is in a VHFHSZ?
Search the CAL FIRE FHSZ viewer by address. Your escrow disclosure packet and property tax data should also reflect the designation.
What is AB 38 and does it apply in Murrieta?
AB 38 requires sellers of pre-2010 homes in a VHFHSZ to disclose wildfire hardening features before close of escrow. It applies to many Murrieta hillside properties.
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