All fireworks — including 'Safe and Sane' — are prohibited within the City of Temecula. Possession, sale, or discharge of any consumer firework is a misdemeanor with fines up to $1,000 or more under municipal and state law. Only professional pyrotechnic displays with city and CAL FIRE permits are allowed.
Temecula Municipal Code Chapter 8.40 (and California Health & Safety Code §12500 et seq., the State Fireworks Law) make it unlawful to possess, sell, store, manufacture, or discharge any fireworks within city limits. This includes 'Safe and Sane' fireworks marked with the State Fire Marshal seal that are legal in some neighboring jurisdictions like Lake Elsinore. The complete ban exists because Temecula sits in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (CAL FIRE-mapped) with chaparral, oak woodland, and proximity to Cleveland National Forest and Santa Ana wind events that drive catastrophic fire risk. Penalties: misdemeanor citation, base fine $1,000 up to $50,000 under H&S Code §12700-12728 for serious violations, potential 1-year jail term, and full liability for fire damages. Temecula PD aggressively enforces around the Fourth of July, with extra patrols and a designated reporting hotline. Anonymous tips can be made online or by calling (951) 696-3000. The city sponsors a professional fireworks display, which holds a state pyrotechnic permit and uses a licensed operator. Even legal sparklers from outside the city become unlawful once brought within city limits.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Temecula code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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