Chapter 15.31 — CITY OF ORANGE WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE
Orange Municipal Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-09-27 · Orange
§ 15.31.010. Adoption by Reference.¶
The City Council adopts by reference the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, 2025 Edition, as copyrighted by the International Code Council and California Building Standards Commission, as hereinafter amended, modified or altered. Such Codes are adopted by reference, for the purpose of safeguarding the public from the hazards of fire, explosion or dangerous conditions in new and existing buildings, structures and premises. One copy of the code has been and is now on file in the office of the City Clerk, and the code is adopted by reference as if incorporated and set out at length in this chapter. The provisions therein shall be controlling within the limits of the City of Orange and shall be designated, known and referred to as the Orange City Wildland-Urban Interface Code. (Ord. 17-25, 11/12/2025)
§ 15.31.020. Amendments to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code.¶
The following sections of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, 2025 Edition are amended, modified or altered as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Orange City Wildland-Urban Interface Code, hereinafter referred to as "this code."
101.3.1 Application. New buildings in any Fire Hazard Severity Zone or Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Fire Area designated by the enforcing agency constructed after the application date shall comply with the provisions of this code and comply with Orange City Fire Department Guideline "Vegetation Management Guideline - Technical Design for New Construction Fuel Modification Plans and Maintenance Program." This shall include all new buildings with residential, commercial, educational, institutional or similar occupancy type use, which shall be referred to in this code as "applicable buildings," as well as new buildings and structures accessory to those applicable buildings.
Exceptions:
Group U occupancy accessory buildings of any size located at least 50 feet from an applicable building on the same lot.
Group U occupancy agricultural buildings, as defined in Section 202 of the California Building Code of any size located at least 50 feet from an applicable building.
Group C occupancy special buildings conforming to the limitations specified in Section 450.4.1 of the Californian Building Code.
New accessory buildings and miscellaneous structures specified in Section 504.11 shall comply only with the requirements of that section.
Additions to and remodels of buildings originally constructed prior to July 1, 2008, where the exterior building elements of the structure are not affected.
103.1 Creation of agency. The Orange City Fire Department is hereby created and the official in charge thereof shall be known as the code official. The function of the agency shall be the implementation, administration of the provisions of this code.
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103.2 Appointment. The fire code official shall be appointed by the fire chief and may be removed at any time.
106.5 Fire protection plan. Where required by the code official pursuant to Section 602, a fire protection plan complying with Orange City Fire Department Guideline "Vegetation Management Guideline – Technical Design for new Construction Fuel Modification Plans and Maintenance Program" shall be prepared and shall be submitted to the code official for review and approval as part of the plans required for a permit.
on plan.** Where required by the code official pursuant to Section 602, a fire protection plan complying with Orange City Fire Department Guideline "Vegetation Management Guideline – Technical Design for new Construction Fuel Modification Plans and Maintenance Program" shall be prepared and shall be submitted to the code official for review and approval as part of the plans required for a permit.
109.3.7 Violation penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter, repair or do work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the fire code official, or of a permit or certificate used under provisions of this code, shall be prosecuted in accordance with Chapter 1.08 of the Orange Municipal Code. Each day that a violation continues shall be deemed a separate offense.
401.1 Scope. Wildland-urban interface areas shall be provided with emergency vehicle access and water supply in accordance with this chapter, the City of Orange Fire Code and Orange City Fire Department Guideline "Fire Master Plan for Commercial & Residential Development."
603.2 Application. All new plantings of vegetation in State Responsibility Areas (SRA) and Local Responsibility Areas (LRA) designated as a Fire Hazard Severity Zone shall comply with Sections 603.3 through 603.4.2.1, and Orange City Fire Department Guideline "Vegetation Management Guideline – Technical Design for New Construction Fuel Modification Plans and Maintenance Program."
603.5 Fuel modification requirements for new construction. All new buildings to be built or installed in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone shall comply with the following:
Preliminary fuel modification plans shall be submitted to and approved by the fire code official prior to or concurrently with the approval of any tentative map.
Final fuel modification plans shall be submitted to and approved by the fire code official prior to the issuance of a grading permit.
The fuel modification plans shall meet the criteria set forth in the Fuel Modification Section of Orange City Fire Department Guideline "Vegetation Management Guideline - Technical Design for New Construction Fuel Modification Plans and Maintenance Program."
The fuel modification plan shall include provisions for the maintenance of the fuel modification in perpetuity.
The fuel modification plan may be altered if conditions change. Any alterations to the fuel modification areas shall have prior approval from the fire code official.
All elements of the fuel modification plan shall be maintained in accordance with the approved plan and are subject to the enforcement process outlined in the Fire Code.
604.3 Requirements. Hazardous vegetation and fuels around all applicable buildings and structure shall be maintained in accordance with the following laws and regulations:
Public Resources Code, Section 4291.
California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 1.5, Chapter 7, Subchapter 3, Section 1299.03.
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City of Orange, CA § 15.31.020
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California Government Code, Section 51182.
California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, Chapter 7, Subchapter 1, Section 3.07.
Orange City Fire Department Guideline "Vegetation Management Guideline - Technical Design for New Construction Fuel Modification Plans and Maintenance Program."
- (Ord. 17-25, 11/12/2025)
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- Title 1
- Title 2
- Chapter 2.50 — AUDIT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
- Chapter 2.49 — STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY
- Chapter 2.52 — INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
- Chapter 2.80 — ENFORCEMENT OF THE ORANGE MUNICIPAL CODE
- Chapter 2.02
- Chapter 2.04 — CITY COUNCIL—MEETINGS
- Chapter 2.05 — TERM LIMITS—CITY COUNCIL AND MAYOR
- Chapter 2.07
- Chapter 2.08 — CITY COUNCIL COMPENSATION
- Chapter 2.09 — CITY COUNCIL HEALTH AND RETIREMENT BENEFITS
- Chapter 2.10 — CAMPAIGN REFORM
- Chapter 2.11
- Chapter 2.12 — CONFLICT OF INTEREST
- Chapter 2.13 — LOBBYIST REGISTRATION AND REPORTING
- Chapter 2.14 — CANDIDATE FILING FEE
- Chapter 2.15 — GIFTS TO PUBLIC OFFICIALS
- Chapter 2.16 — CITY MANAGER
- Chapter 2.20 — ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE
- Chapter 2.22 — DEPARTMENT OF LAW
- Chapter 2.26 — DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
- Chapter 2.28 — DEPARTMENT OF CITY CLERK SERVICES
- Chapter 2.30 — DEPARTMENT OF POLICE
- Chapter 2.32 — DEPARTMENT OF FIRE
- Chapter 2.34 — DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
- Chapter 2.38 — DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
- Chapter 2.40 — LIBRARY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
- Chapter 2.42 — DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
- Chapter 2.45
- Chapter 2.46 — (RESERVED)[1 ]
- Chapter 2.48 — HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
- Chapter 2.49 — STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY
- Chapter 2.50 — AUDIT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
- Chapter 2.51 — INVESTMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
- Chapter 2.52 — INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
- Chapter 2.55
- Chapter 2.60 — PARK PLANNING AND COMMUNITY EVENTS COMMISSION
- Chapter 2.62 — SANTIAGO CREEK COMMISSION
- Chapter 2.64 — PLANNING COMMISSION
- Chapter 2.68 — DISASTER COUNCIL
- Chapter 2.72 — PUBLIC LIBRARY
- Chapter 2.76 — (RESERVED)[2 ]
- Chapter 2.80 — ENFORCEMENT OF THE ORANGE MUNICIPAL CODE
- Title 3
- Chapter 3.04 — REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX
- Chapter 3.08 — PURCHASING SYSTEM
- Chapter 3.10 — MASTER SCHEDULE OF FEES
- Chapter 3.11 — MAJOR THOROUGHFARE AND BRIDGE FEE PROGRAM
- Chapter 3.13 — POLICE FACILITY DEVELOPMENT FEE
- Chapter 3.16 — CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY
- Chapter 3.20 — DISPOSITION OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
- Chapter 3.24 — UNIFORM LOCAL SALES AND USE TAX
- Chapter 3.25 — SALES TAX SHARING PROGRAM
- Chapter 3.40 — PARK FACILITIES FEES
- Chapter 3.50 — LIBRARY FACILITIES FEES
- Title 5
- Chapter 5.02 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 5.49 — ALCOHOL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS AND SERVER TRAINING
- Chapter 5.88 — ENTERTAINMENT PREMISES
- Chapter 5.02 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 5.06
- Chapter 5.08 — BUSINESS SERVICES COORDINATOR
- Chapter 5.10 — ADMINISTRATION
- Chapter 5.12 — ADJUSTMENTS
- Chapter 5.14 — BUSINESS TAX RATES
- Chapter 5.15 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 5.16 — UNIFORM TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX
- Chapter 5.17
- Chapter 5.30 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 5.32
- Chapter 5.34 — BUSINESS PERMITS—REVOCATION
- Chapter 5.37 — ANTIQUE SHOPS
- Chapter 5.41 — COIN SHOPS
- Chapter 5.42 — CONCEALABLE FIREARMS SELLERS' PERMIT
- Chapter 5.43
- Chapter 5.44
- Chapter 5.45 — FILMING ACTIVITIES
- Chapter 5.46 — FOOD HANDLING BUSINESS
- Chapter 5.47
- Chapter 5.48 — FOOD HANDLING FACILITIES—TEMPORARY
- Chapter 5.49
- Chapter 5.50 — GOING-OUT-OF-BUSINESS SALE
- Chapter 5.52 — HANDBILLS
- Chapter 5.53 — MOBILE VENDING VEHICLE PROGRAM
- Chapter 5.54
- Chapter 5.55
- Chapter 5.56
- Chapter 5.58
- Chapter 5.59 — PROCESSIONS
- Chapter 5.63 — PLAZA BANNERS
- Chapter 5.64 — SOLICITING
- Chapter 5.66 — SOLICITORS
- Chapter 5.68 — SOUND VEHICLE
- Chapter 5.72 — SPECIAL PAGEANTS
- Chapter 5.74 — SWAP MEET
- Chapter 5.76 — TOW TRUCKS
- Chapter 5.79
- Chapter 5.80 — VENDING MACHINES
- Chapter 5.81 — EXTERIOR PAY TELEPHONE FACILITIES
- Chapter 5.82 — WIPING RAG BUSINESS
- Chapter 5.84 — X-RAY UNITS
- Chapter 5.86 — SEXUALLY ORIENTED/ADULT BUSINESSES
- Chapter 5.88 — ENTERTAINMENT PREMISES
- Chapter 5.89 — CANNABIS BUSINESSES
- Chapter 5.90 — DANCE REGULATIONS
- Chapter 5.91 — MOBILE NEEDLE EXCHANGE PROGRAM
- Chapter 5.92 — NEWSRACKS ON PUBLIC PROPERTY
- Chapter 5.94 — SHORT TERM RENTAL BUSINESSES
- Chapter 5.95 — BINGO
- Chapter 5.98 — AMUSEMENT ACTIVITIES
- Chapter 5.99 — STREET SPORTS EVENTS
- Chapter 5.100 — TOBACCO RETAILERS
- Title 6
- Chapter 6.04 — ANIMAL REGULATIONS
- Chapter 6.04 — ANIMAL REGULATIONS
- Chapter 6.08 — BIRDS AND BEES
- Title 7
- Chapter 7.01
- Chapter 7.02
- Title 8
- Chapter 8.04
- Chapter 8.06 — ABATEMENT OF UNATTENDED SHOPPING CARTS
- Chapter 8.24 — NOISE CONTROL
- Chapter 8.26 — LEAF BLOWERS
- Chapter 8.28
- Chapter 8.29 — SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL REDUCTION
- Chapter 8.30
- Chapter 8.31 — CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION WASTE DISPOSAL REDU…
- Title 9
- Chapter 9.10 — REGISTERED SEX OFFENDER RESTRICTIONS
- Chapter 9.37 — SOLICITATION FROM PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PROPERTY
- Chapter 9.35 — TRESPASSING UPON BUSINESS PREMISES
- Chapter 9.04 — FALSE ALARMS
- Chapter 9.08 — OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC DECENCY
- Chapter 9.09 — DISPLAY OF MATTER HARMFUL TO MINORS
- Chapter 9.10 — REGISTERED SEX OFFENDER RESTRICTIONS
- Chapter 9.11 — LIMITS ON PAROLEE DOMICILE
- Chapter 9.12 — GAMBLING
- Chapter 9.16
- Chapter 9.20 — HYPNOTISM
- Chapter 9.24 — TORT CLAIMS
- Chapter 9.28 — CURFEW FOR MINORS
- Chapter 9.32 — WEAPONS
- Chapter 9.34
- Chapter 9.35 — TRESPASSING UPON BUSINESS PREMISES
- Chapter 9.37 — SOLICITATION FROM PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PROPERTY
- Chapter 9.39 — PARTIES
- Chapter 9.40 — UNWARRANTED 911 CALLS
- Chapter 9.44 — NITROUS OXIDE
- Chapter 9.45 — KRATOM PRODUCTS
- Title 10
- Chapter 10.02 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 10.34 — LIMITED PARKING
- Chapter 10.02 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 10.04 — ADMINISTRATION
- Chapter 10.06 — CITY TRAFFIC COMMISSION
- Chapter 10.08 — ENFORCEMENT
- Chapter 10.14 — SPEED LIMITS
- Chapter 10.18 — PRIVATE STREETS
- Chapter 10.22 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 10.26 — CURB MARKINGS
- Chapter 10.30 — PARKING REQUIREMENTS
- Chapter 10.34 — LIMITED PARKING
- Chapter 10.38 — PROHIBITED PARKING
- Chapter 10.40 — PARKING METERS
- Chapter 10.42 — OFF-STREET PARKING LOTS
- Chapter 10.43 — PRIVATE PARKING VEHICLE IMPOUND FEE
- Chapter 10.46 — TURNING MOVEMENTS
- Chapter 10.50 — STOP INTERSECTIONS
- Chapter 10.54 — ONE-WAY STREETS AND ALLEYS
- Chapter 10.59 — NO PEDESTRIAN CROSSING ZONE
- Chapter 10.62 — LOADING ZONES
- Chapter 10.66 — TRUCK ROUTES
- Chapter 10.67
- Chapter 10.70 — VIOLATION—APPEARANCE
- Chapter 10.74
- Chapter 10.75 — REMOVAL OF VEHICLES FROM PRIVATE PROPERTY
- Chapter 10.83
- Title 12
- Chapter 12.02
- Chapter 12.04 — DATUM PLANE
- Chapter 12.08 — PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
- Chapter 12.16 — OBSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALKS
- Chapter 12.18 — OUTDOOR DINING ON PUBLIC WALKWAYS
- Chapter 12.20 — STREET EXCAVATION
- Chapter 12.24 — SAND, GRAVEL AND MINERAL EXTRACTION
- Chapter 12.32
- Chapter 12.36 — HOUSE MOVING
- Chapter 12.40 — HOUSE NUMBERING AND STREET NAMING
- Chapter 12.44
- Chapter 12.48 — PARK ORDINANCE
- Chapter 12.50 — DRUG-FREE ZONES
- Chapter 12.52 — RIGHT-OF-WAY DEDICATION AND PUBLIC INFRASTRUCT…
- Chapter 12.58 — CLOSING OR RESTRICTING USE OF CITY STREETS
- Chapter 12.64
- Chapter 12.66 — ENCAMPMENT AND CAMPING PROHIBITED
- Title 13
- Article I — Water System
- Article III — Cable Television System
- Chapter 13.96 — FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS
- Chapter 13.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 13.08 — APPLICATION FOR WATER SERVICE
- Chapter 13.20 — SERVICE OUTSIDE CITY
- Chapter 13.28 — DISCONTINUANCE OF SERVICE
- Chapter 13.56 — SEWER MAINS
- Chapter 13.60 — SANITATION AND SEWAGE CHARGES
- Chapter 13.66
- Chapter 13.80 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 13.81
- Chapter 13.82 — FRANCHISE REGULATIONS FOR VIDEO SERVICE PROVID…
- Chapter 13.84 — SERVICES AND SERVICE AREA
- Chapter 13.86
- Chapter 13.88 — RATES AND CHARGES
- Chapter 13.89 — CUSTOMER SERVICE STANDARDS
- Chapter 13.90 — MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
- Chapter 13.92 — RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS
- Chapter 13.96
- Title 15
- Chapter 15.04 — CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE
- Chapter 15.04 — CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE
- Chapter 15.05 — CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE
- Chapter 15.08 — UNIFORM HOUSING CODE
- Chapter 15.12 — CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE
- Chapter 15.16 — CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE
- Chapter 15.17 — CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING CODE
- Chapter 15.18 — SMALL RESIDENTIAL ROOFTOP SOLAR SYSTEMS EXPEDI…
- Chapter 15.19 — ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS
- Chapter 15.20 — UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BU…
- Chapter 15.24 — CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE
- Chapter 15.31 — CITY OF ORANGE WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE
- Chapter 15.32 — CITY OF ORANGE FIRE CODE
- Chapter 26 — Fumigation and Insecticidal Fogging. [Deleted]
- Chapter 80 — Referenced Standards
- Chapter 15.33 — HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
- Chapter 15.34 — BLASTING PERMITS
- Chapter 15.36 — FIRE DISTRICTS
- Chapter 15.38 — FIRE PROTECTION FACILITIES PROGRAM
- Chapter 15.41 — TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
- Chapter 15.52 — BUILDING SECURITY STANDARDS
- Chapter 15.53 — CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE
- Chapter 15.54 — CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE
- Chapter 15.55 — INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
- Chapter 15.57 — CALIFORNIA HISTORIC BUILDING CODE
- Chapter 15.60 — FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION
- Title 16
- Chapter 16.20 — IMPROVEMENT SECURITY
- Chapter 16.28 — ENFORCEMENT AND JUDICIAL REVIEW
- Chapter 16.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 16.08 — MAPS
- Chapter 16.12 — PROCEDURE
- Chapter 16.16 — REQUIREMENTS—DEDICATIONS—FEES
- Chapter 16.20 — IMPROVEMENT SECURITY
- Chapter 16.24 — REVERSIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
- Chapter 16.28 — ENFORCEMENT AND JUDICIAL REVIEW
- Title 17
- Chapter 17.02 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 17.06 — ZONING DISTRICTS AND MAP
- Chapter 17.10 — SPECIFIC ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES
- Chapter 17.24 — PUBLIC INSTITUTION DISTRICT
- Chapter 17.29 — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY …
- Chapter 17.02 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 17.04 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 17.06 — ZONING DISTRICTS AND MAP
- Chapter 17.08 — GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES
- Chapter 17.10 — SPECIFIC ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES
- Chapter 17.12 — GENERAL REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL DISTRICTS
- Chapter 17.13 — MASTER LAND USE TABLE
- Chapter 17.14 — RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
- Chapter 17.15 — DENSITY BONUS
- Chapter 17.16 — PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS
- Chapter 17.17 — HISTORIC DISTRICTS
- Chapter 17.18 — COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS
- Chapter 17.19 — MIXED USE DISTRICTS
- Chapter 17.20 — INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS
- Chapter 17.22 — AGRICULTURAL AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICTS
- Chapter 17.24 — PUBLIC INSTITUTION DISTRICT
- Chapter 17.26 — PLANNED COMMUNITY DISTRICT
- Chapter 17.28 — OVERLAY DISTRICTS
- Chapter 17.29 — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY …
- Chapter 17.30 — ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROLS
- Chapter 17.32 — SAND AND GRAVEL EXTRACTION DISTRICT
- Chapter 17.34 — OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING
- Chapter 17.36 — SIGN REGULATIONS
- Chapter 17.38 — NONCONFORMING USES
- Chapter 17.42 — HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITIES
- Chapter 17.44 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
- Chapter 17.46 — SPECIAL EVENTS
- Chapter OL
- Chapter RC