Properties in Oakley's grassland and Delta-adjacent areas may be required to maintain defensible space under CA Public Resources Code §4291. Zone 1 (0–30 ft from structures): remove dead vegetation and maintain fire-resistant plants. Zone 2 (30–100 ft): reduce fuel density. East Contra Costa Fire Protection District may conduct annual inspections of at-risk properties.
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. Oakley 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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