Clovis, CA Fire Regulations: Brush Clearance (2026)
Key Facts
- Weed Abatement
- Annual, owner-funded
- Defensible Space
- 100 ft in VHFHSZ
- Code
- CMC Ch. 8.12; PRC §4291
- Enforcement
- Lien on property
- Risk Zone
- East Clovis/foothills
Summary
Clovis enforces weed abatement under CMC Chapter 8.12, requiring property owners to clear dry vegetation. Eastern edge parcels near the Sierra foothills must comply with CA PRC §4291 defensible space (100 ft clearance) if mapped in a State Responsibility Area.
4291. (a) A person who owns, leases, controls, operates, or maintains a building or structure in the state responsibility area shall at all times do all of the following: (1) (A) Maintain defensible space of 100 feet from each side and from the front and rear of the structure, but not beyond the property line, except as provided in subparagraph (B). The amount of fuel modification necessary shall consider the flammability of the structure as affected by building material, building standards, location, and type of vegetation. Fuels shall be maintained and spaced in a condition so that a wildfire would be unlikely to ignite the structure. This subparagraph does not apply to single specimens of trees or other vegetation that are well-pruned
Full Breakdown
CMC §8.12 requires vacant lot and residential weed abatement annually. City issues notice; failure to comply triggers city contractor abatement billed to owner as a lien. Properties within CAL FIRE-mapped Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones (east Clovis/foothill interface) must maintain Zone 1 (0-30 ft: lean, clean, green) and Zone 2 (30-100 ft: reduced fuel) per PRC §4291.
Violations & Fines
Weed abatement non-compliance: city contractor cost plus admin fee (typically $500-$2,000). PRC §4291 violations in SRA: up to $500 civil penalty.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my Clovis property need 100 ft defensible space?
When does Clovis issue weed abatement notices?
Sources & Official References
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