Oxnard, CA Fire Regulations: Brush Clearance (2026)
Key Facts
- Clearance Zone
- 100 feet around structures
- Vacant Lots
- Must be free of combustible debris
- Enforcement
- Oxnard Fire Dept. (805) 385-7722
- Code
- CA Fire Code + local amendments
Summary
Oxnard requires property owners to maintain defensible space by clearing brush, weeds, and combustible vegetation. The Oxnard Fire Department enforces clearance requirements under the California Fire Code and local amendments, particularly near hillside and wildland-urban interface areas.
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.
Full Breakdown
Under the California Fire Code as adopted by Oxnard, property owners must maintain defensible space around structures. While Oxnard is primarily flat coastal and agricultural land, properties near open space, the Santa Clara River corridor, and agricultural buffer zones must clear dead vegetation, dry brush, and weeds within 100 feet of structures. Oxnard Fire Department conducts seasonal inspections and issues abatement notices for non-compliant properties. The city code also requires vacant lots to be kept free of combustible debris and overgrown vegetation as a fire prevention and public nuisance measure.
Violations & Fines
Failure to clear brush after notice results in city abatement at owner's expense plus administrative fees. Fines range from $100 to $500. Repeat violations may result in property liens.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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