Montgomery County encourages brush clearance around structures for wildfire defense. No mandatory countywide defensible space ordinance exists, but the County Fire Marshal advises maintaining clear zones. Burn bans affect when cleared vegetation can be burned.
Montgomery County adopted the 2024 International Fire Code, which includes provisions for vegetation management around structures. The Fire Marshal's Office recommends maintaining clearance around homes as wildfires are a recurring risk (the 2024 Pauline Road Fire burned 2,400+ acres). No mandatory setback or clearance distance is codified at the county level for residential properties, but property owners in wildland-urban interface areas should follow FireWise guidelines. Cleared vegetation cannot be burned during active burn bans.
Code compliance notice with correction deadline. City abatement at owner’s expense. Administrative fees and lien.
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