Oregon law requires defensible space around structures in wildfire hazard zones, with the State Fire Marshal adopting uniform statewide standards under SB 762. Landowners must remove flammable vegetation near homes.
ORS 477.062 declares forestland lacking adequate fire protection a public nuisance and authorizes the State Forester to direct corrective action. Under SB 762 and ORS 476.392, the Oregon State Fire Marshal adopts statewide defensible space code applicable to properties classified as high or extreme wildfire hazard within the wildland-urban interface. The standard generally requires Zone 0 (0-5 feet) noncombustible, Zone 1 (5-30 feet) lean and clean vegetation, and Zone 2 (30-100 feet) reduced fuel loading. The Forester may perform clearance work at landowner expense if owners fail to comply after written notice.
Noncompliance allows the State Forester to perform clearance and recover costs from the landowner under ORS 477.062, plus potential liability if a wildfire originates from or spreads through the noncompliant parcel.
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