Earlier editions: 2026-09

Nevada City Municipal Code Ch. 15.16 Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones

Nevada City Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Nevada City

Cite as: Nevada City Municipal Code Chapter 15.16 · Text as of 2026-10-04

15.16.010 - Zones designated by fire chief.¶

A. The fire chief shall designate very high fire hazard severity zones within one hundred twenty (120) days of receiving recommendation from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.

B. The fire chief may designate areas not identified as very high fire hazard severity zones by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection following a finding supported by substantial evidence in the record that the requirements for very high fire hazard severity zones are necessary for effective fire protection within the area(s).

C. The building official shall enforce the provisions of section 3203; Title 24 California Code of Regulations, in all very high fire hazard severity zones designated by the fire chief.

(Ord. No. 2008-06, § 1, 7-9-2008; Ord. No. 2025-03, § 1, 5-14-2025)

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