Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 15 — BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION›Chapter 15.60 — STATE RESPONSIBILITY AREA AND LOCAL RESPONSIBILITY AREA FIRE SAFE REGULATIONS OF THE COUNTY
Fresno County Municipal Code Art. III Procedures
Fresno County Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Fresno County
Cite as: Fresno County Municipal Code Article III · Text as of 2026-10-04
15.60.200 - Exceptions.¶
A. The applicant may request an exception to the development requirements of this Chapter.
B. The Director may authorize modifications of development requirements as set forth in this Chapter, whenever the following finding is made:
- The modification provides the same overall practical effect as the development requirements towards providing defensible space.
C. Exceptions if granted, shall be on a case-by-case basis.
(Ord. No. 23-001, § 1(Exh. 2), 2-28-2023; Ord. No. 19-025, § 1(Exh. B), 12-10-2019; Ord. No. 11-005, § 1, 5-24-2011; Ord. 07-049, Exh. A)
15.60.210 - Exception—Application for approval.¶
Application for the approval of an exception shall be made in writing, by filing the following items with the Department:
A. A description of the request, including specific Sections of this Chapter for which the exception is requested;
B. Material facts supporting the request;
C. Details of alternative measures proposed;
D. A map showing the subject defensible space, improvements and alternative measures.
(Ord. No. 23-001, § 1(Exh. 2), 2-28-2023; Ord. No. 19-025, § 1(Exh. B), 12-10-2019; Ord. No. 11-005, § 1, 5-24-2011; Ord. 07-049, Exh. A)
15.60.220 - Appeal procedure.¶
The applicant or any person or agency adversely affected may, within ten (10) days of the decision of the Director, appeal that decision to the Appeals Board. Such appeal shall be made in writing and shall state the reasons for the appeal. The Board shall render its decision on the appeal after the close of its hearing. If the appeal is granted, the Board shall provide a copy of its Findings to the Cal Fire unit headquarters that administers SRA fire protection in the County.
(Ord. No. 23-001, § 1(Exh. 2), 2-28-2023; Ord. No. 19-025, § 1(Exh. B), 12-10-2019; Ord. No. 11-005, § 1, 5-24-2011; Ord. 07-049, Exh. A)
15.60.230 - Filing Fee.¶
The Board of Supervisors shall establish by resolution the fees for filing an exception, which shall be paid at the time of filing thereof.
(Ord. No. 23-001, § 1(Exh. 2), 2-28-2023; Ord. No. 19-025, § 1(Exh. B), 12-10-2019; Ord. No. 11-005, § 1, 5-24-2011; Ord. 07-049, Exh. A)
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