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10-8 VERY HIGH FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONE.

Danville Zoning Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-07-09 · Danville

10-8.1 Definitions.

For the purposes of this section, certain terms shall be defined as follows:

a. Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area is a geographical area identified by the state as a "Fire Hazard Severity Zone" in accordance with the Public Resources Code Sections 4201 through 4204 and Government Code Sections 51175 through 51189, or other areas designated by the enforcing agency to be at a significant risk from wildfires.

b. Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone refers to the designated area on the Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area map (Exhibit 1) published by the Office of the State Fire Marshal.

(Ord. 08-05, § 1)

10-8.2 Designation of Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones.

The recommendations of the Director of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection designating very high fire hazard severity zones within the Town are hereby adopted. These zones are depicted graphically on the map prepared by the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, which map is hereby adopted by reference.

(Ord. 08-05, § 1)

10-8.3 Scope.

This section applies to building materials, systems and/or assemblies used in the exterior design and construction of new buildings located within a Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area as defined in Chapter 7A in the California Building Code.

(Ord. 08-05, § 1)

10-8.4 General Requirements.

a. New buildings located in any Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone for which an application for a building permit is submitted on or after July 1, 2008 shall comply with Chapter 7A in the California Building Code.

b. The building official may approve alternate ignition-resistant materials in the construction of new buildings within a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone provided sufficient evidence is submitted for the testing of said materials.

(Ord. 08-05, § 1)

10-8.5 Enforcing Agency.

The Building Division shall administer and enforce the provisions of this section.

(Ord. 08-05, § 1)

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▸ Contents — Danville Zoning Code
Danville Zoning Code
  1. Chapter I
  2. Chapter II
  3. Chapter III
  4. Chapter IV
  5. Chapter V
  6. Part 1 — GENERAL
  7. Part 2 — CARDROOM LICENSES
  8. Part 3 — CARDROOM RESTRICTIONS
  9. Part 5 — SUSPENSION, REVOCATION, CHANGE AND VARIANCE
  10. Part 1
  11. Part 2
  12. Part 3
  13. Part 4
  14. ▸ Part 1
    Overview
    1. 5-8 MASSAGE SERVICES.
    2. 5-9 SIDEWALK VENDORS.
    3. Chapter VI
    4. Chapter VII
    5. Chapter VIII
    6. Chapter IX
    7. ▸ Chapter X
      Overview
      1. 10-1 BUILDING CODE
      2. 10-2 RESIDENTIAL CODE
      3. 10-3 ELECTRICAL CODE
      4. 10-4 MECHANICAL CODE
      5. 10-5 PLUMBING CODE
      6. 10-6 FIRE CODE
      7. 10-7 GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE.
      8. 10-13 ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
      9. 10-14 ENERGY CODE
      10. 10-15 REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE
      11. 10-18 HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE
      12. 10-19 EXISTING BUILDING CODE
      13. 10-2 RESIDENTIAL CODE.
      14. 10-3 ELECTRICAL CODE.
      15. 10-4 MECHANICAL CODE.
      16. 10-5 PLUMBING CODE.
      17. 10-6 FIRE CODE.
      18. 10-7 GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE.
      19. 10-8 VERY HIGH FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONE.
      20. 10-9 POST-DISASTER PLACARDS.
      21. 10-10 CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION DEBRIS RECYCLING.
      22. 10-11 GAS SHUT-OFF DEVICES.
      23. 10-12 SMALL RESIDENTIAL ROOFTOP SOLAR SYSTEMS.
      24. 10-13 ADMINISTRATIVE CODE.
      25. 10-14 ENERGY CODE.
      26. 10-15 REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE.
      27. 10-16 RECORDING NOTICE OF NON-COMPLIANCE.
      28. 10-17 ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS.
      29. 10-18 HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE.
      30. 10-19 EXISTING BUILDING CODE.
      31. 10-20 CALIFORNIA WILD-URBAN INTERFACE CODE.
    8. Chapter XI
    9. Chapter XII
    10. Chapter XIII
    11. Chapter XIV
    12. Chapter XV
    13. Chapter XVI
    14. Chapter XVII
    15. Chapter XVIII
    16. Chapter XIX
    17. Chapter XX
    18. Chapter XXXI
  15. Division 1 — FORM AND CONTENTS
  16. Division 2 — SUPPLEMENTARY DOCUMENTS
  17. Division 3 — CHECKING
  18. Division 4 — APPROVAL
  19. Division 1
  20. Division 3
  21. Division 4
  22. Division 1 — INTRODUCTION
  23. Division 2 — SPECIFIC USES AND DEFINITIONS
  24. Division 3 — DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
  25. Division 4 — PARKING STANDARDS
  26. Division 5 — DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW PROCEDURES
  27. Division 1 — GENERAL
  28. Division 2 — REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS
  29. Division 3 — CREDIT; EXEMPTIONS
  30. Division 4 — DISPOSITION OF FEES AND LAND
  31. Division 5 — PROCEDURES
  32. Division 1 — GENERAL
  33. Division 3 — ENFORCEMENT REGULATIONS
  34. Division 1 — NONRESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION
  35. Division 2 — RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION
  36. Division 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  37. Division 2 — APPLICATIONS
  38. Division 3 — ADMINISTRATION
  39. Division 4 — PROVISIONS FOR FLOOD HAZARD REDUCTION
  40. Division 5 — FLOOD HAZARD VARIANCE PROCEDURES
  41. Division 2
  42. Division 5
  43. Division 2 — REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS
  44. Division 4
  45. Division 5
  46. Division 2
  47. Division 1
  48. Division 2

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