Chula Vista, CA Fire Regulations: Brush Clearance (2026)

The Hazardous Fuels Reduction Program is intended to address the City's potential for wildfire within the wildland-urban interface and reduce the risk to life and property while fostering healthy landscapes that are resilient to wildfire. In response to the growing wildfire threat, Chula Vista has implemented various preventive measures. The Chula Vista Fire Department, in collaboration with other City departments implement vegetation management activities and hazardous fuels reduction in the wildland-urban interface areas. The Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project conforms with the guidelines set forth in the City's Multiple Species Conservation Program (MSCP) and in accordance with the general outline developed by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG), also known as the "Wildlife Agencies). As such, fuels reduction activities are typically permitted outside of bird breeding/nesting season, January 15 – August 15. In some cases, the City Fire Marshal may determine that an emergency situation exists, and minimal additional brush management may be undertaken inside of the breeding/nesting season. Project Activities: Cut and remove brush, small trees and other hazardous vegetation using chainsaws, weed eaters, trimmers, pole saws, rakes, McLeods, Pulaskis, axe, rhinos, rogue hoe, shovels, mowers and other brush clearing tools as required; Roadside vegetation management for emergency egress/ingress; Implement strategic shaded and ridgetop fuel breaks; Weed management; Hazardous tree removal; Minimize excessive ladder fuels; Restore/repair recreational opportunities of the open space.