Pomona, CA Fire Regulations: Brush Clearance (2026)
Key Facts
- State Law
- CA PRC Section 4291
- Zone 1
- 0-30 ft: lean, clean, green
- Zone 2
- 30-100 ft: reduce and remove
- Enforcement
- LA County Fire / Code Compliance
Summary
Pomona enforces vegetation clearance under CA PRC Section 4291. Properties in fire hazard severity zones must maintain 100 ft of defensible space. Zone 1 (0-30 ft) lean/clean/green, Zone 2 (30-100 ft) reduce and remove.
99] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1144. ) 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
Pomona's Code Compliance Division enforces vegetation maintenance under the Pomona Municipal Code. Tall, dead, diseased, or otherwise overgrown vegetation is prohibited on all properties. Under CFC Section 325, the Fire Code Official may require areas within 10 feet on each side of highways and private streets to be cleared of flammable vegetation and combustible growth. Property owners must maintain landscaping year-round. The Code Compliance Division investigates violations and abates nuisances and hazardous conditions.
Violations & Fines
Code Compliance uses progressive enforcement: education, warnings, then citations and penalties. Contact Code Compliance at 909-620-2374 to report overgrown vegetation or fire hazards.
Frequently Asked Questions
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