Camarillo Municipal Code Chapter 9.24 requires property owners to maintain defensible space by clearing dry brush, weeds, and combustible vegetation. The Ventura County Fire Protection District enforces 100-foot defensible space requirements around structures in fire hazard areas, with annual inspections typically beginning in spring.
Under CMC Chapter 9.24 and California Public Resources Code Section 4291, property owners in Camarillo must maintain defensible space of up to 100 feet around structures (or to the property line, whichever is less). Zone 1 (0-30 feet from structures) requires removal of dead plants, dry leaves, and combustible materials and maintenance of lean, clean, and green landscaping. Zone 2 (30-100 feet) requires reduction of fuel by creating spacing between trees and shrubs. The Ventura County Fire Protection District conducts annual inspections beginning in spring and issues notices to property owners who fail to comply. Camarillo's location in fire-prone Ventura County makes brush clearance critical, particularly for hillside properties near open space areas. The city's weed abatement program under Chapter 9.24 authorizes abatement of hazardous vegetation on noncompliant properties with costs assessed to the property owner. Many HOAs have additional landscaping maintenance requirements that complement fire clearance standards.
Failure to clear brush results in notices from the Ventura County Fire District with deadlines to comply. Noncompliance leads to city-performed abatement with costs plus administrative fees assessed as a lien on the property. California PRC 4291 violations carry fines up to $500 per violation. Contact Ventura County Fire at (805) 389-9710.
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