Properties in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones in Martinez must maintain defensible space under CA Public Resources Code §4291. Zone 1 (0–30 ft from structures): remove all dead vegetation and maintain fire-resistant plants. Zone 2 (30–100 ft): reduce density of shrubs and trees. Annual inspections may be conducted by Contra Costa County Fire Protection District.
Properties in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones (VHFHSZ) must maintain 100 feet of defensible space per California Public Resources Code §4291. Zone 1 (0 to 30 feet): lean, clean, green - remove dead vegetation, trim trees. Zone 2 (30 to 100 feet): reduce fuel, create spacing between plants and trees. Martinez fire department or CAL FIRE conducts annual inspections. Failure to comply may result in abatement at the owner’s expense. All properties must maintain clearance regardless of VHFHSZ status if local ordinance requires it.
Non-compliance: city abatement + lien on property. PRC §4291: up to $500/day. CAL FIRE inspection failure: abatement costs + administrative fees.
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