Portions of Fillmore, particularly areas adjacent to the hills north of town, fall within Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones (VHFHSZ) or State Responsibility Areas (SRA). These zones require enhanced building standards, 100-foot defensible space, and fire-resistant construction materials.
CalFire designates fire hazard severity zones affecting Fillmore, especially in hillside areas bordering Los Padres National Forest and the Sespe Wilderness to the north. Properties in VHFHSZ or SRA zones must meet California Building Code Chapter 7A requirements including Class A fire-rated roofing, ignition-resistant exterior walls, enclosed eaves, tempered/dual-pane windows, and ember-resistant vents. New construction and substantial remodels in these zones require a fire protection plan. Defensible space of 100 feet is mandatory per PRC §4291. CalFire and Ventura County Fire jointly manage fire protection in these areas. The Thomas Fire (2017) and subsequent floods significantly impacted the Fillmore area, demonstrating the critical nature of wildfire preparedness.
Non-compliance with Chapter 7A building standards in fire zones results in permit denial for new construction. Existing properties may be cited during wildfire safety inspections. Failure to maintain defensible space carries fines up to $500 per PRC §4291.
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Vehicle noise on public streets is governed by CA Vehicle Code §27007 (95 dBA exhaust limit). CVC preempts local ordinances for vehicles on public roads.
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