Huntington Beach requires property owners to maintain defensible space and clear combustible vegetation under the HBMC Fire Code. The city enforces the 2021 California Fire Code. Properties near open space must maintain vegetation management.
Under the HBMC Fire Code (adopted California Fire Code), property owners must maintain their properties free of combustible vegetation, rubbish, and fire hazards. While Huntington Beach is primarily an urban coastal community, properties adjacent to open space areas and wetlands must maintain defensible space. The Fire Department enforces vegetation management through fire prevention inspections. Vacant lots must be cleared of dry brush and weeds during fire season. The California Fire Code requirements for property maintenance apply citywide.
Failure to maintain brush clearance may result in fire code citations, abatement orders, and cost recovery by the city.
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