Showing ordinances that apply to Big Creek, CA
Big Creek is an unincorporated community (population 151) in Fresno County, California. Because Big Creek is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Fresno County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The brush clearance rules below are the ones that govern your area.
CA PRC §4291 requires 100 ft of defensible space around structures in State Responsibility Areas (SRA) and Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones. Zone 0 (0-5 ft): ember-resistant; Zone 1 (5-30 ft): lean/clean/green; Zone 2 (30-100 ft): reduce.
Fresno County's eastern foothills are largely SRA managed by CAL FIRE, with extensive VHFHSZ designations. PRC §4291 mandates 100 ft defensible space (or to the property line). AB 3074 added Zone 0 (0-5 ft) requiring non-combustible materials immediately adjacent to structures. County Fire Protection District conducts inspections, especially May-October. Non-compliance triggers notice, re-inspection fees, and abatement with lien for cost recovery. Weed abatement in non-SRA areas falls under Fresno County Ordinance Code Chapter 12 (nuisance vegetation).
PRC §4291 violations: up to $500 first offense, $1,000 subsequent. Re-inspection fees $100-$500. County may abate and lien property for full cost plus administrative charges.
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