Significant portions of Santa Clarita are in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones due to hillside terrain and Santa Ana winds. Enhanced construction standards apply.
Santa Clarita is situated in a valley surrounded by fire-prone terrain with extensive Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones on all sides. The Sand Fire (July 2016) burned 41,432 acres in the nearby Angeles National Forest, threatening thousands of homes. The Tick Fire (October 2019) burned 4,615 acres within Santa Clarita, forcing mass evacuations. These events drove enhanced fire preparedness including expanded defensible space requirements, stricter building codes in VHFHSZ, and improved evacuation route planning. New development in fire zones requires Chapter 7A fire-resistant materials, fire sprinklers, and approved access roads for emergency vehicles.
VHFHSZ building violations: stop-work order. Brush clearance non-compliance: abatement at owner cost. PRC §4291 fines up to $500/day.
Santa Clarita, CA
Vehicles cannot be parked in the same street spot for more than 72 hours per state law (CVC 22651). RV use as housing prohibited.
Santa Clarita, CA
Santa Clarita restricts large commercial vehicles in residential zones. Heavy trucks, construction equipment, and oversized commercial vehicles may not be pa...
Santa Clarita, CA
Vehicles parked 72+ hours without moving on public streets may be reported as abandoned per CVC §22651. LA County Sheriff and city code enforcement handle co...
Santa Clarita, CA
Santa Clarita enforces street parking rules under SCMC Title 10. Vehicles may not park on residential streets for more than 72 hours. Posted restrictions var...
Santa Clarita, CA
EV charging supported by state mandates. AB 2097 prohibits parking minimums near transit. CALGreen requires EV-ready infrastructure in new construction.
Santa Clarita, CA
Pool barriers must meet CA Building Code requirements: 60-inch minimum height with self-closing, self-latching gates plus one additional safety feature.
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