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Title 9 — CONSTRUCTION CODES AND FIRE CODE›Chapter 5 — SPECIAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION REGULATIONS

San Diego County Municipal Code § 602.3 Project information. The final fire protection plan shall be reviewed and…

San Diego County Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-03 · San Diego County

Cite as: San Diego County Municipal Code § 602.3 · Text as of 2026-10-03

Sec. 602.3.1 Preliminary fire protection plan. When a preliminary fire protection plan…

  1. Total size of the project.

  2. Information on the adjoining properties on all sides, including current land uses, and if known, existing structures and densities, planned construction, natural vegetation, environmental restoration plans, roads and parks.

  3. A map with all project boundary lines, property lines, slope contour lines, proposed structure foundation footprints, and proposed roads and driveways. The map shall identify project fuel modification zones and method of identifying the fuel modification zone boundaries.

Sec. 602.3.2 Final fire protection plan. Final fire protection plan shall include items…

  1. A map identifying all proposed plants in the fuel modification zones with a legend that includes a symbol for each proposed plant species. The plan shall include specific information on each species proposed, including but not limited to:
  • 1.1. The plant life-form;

  • 1.2. The scientific and common name; and

  • 1.3. The expected height and width for mature growth.

    1. Identification of irrigated and non-irrigated zones.
    1. Requirements for vegetation reduction around emergency access and evacuation routes.
  1. Identification of points of access for equipment and personnel to maintain vegetation in common areas.

  2. Legally binding statements regarding community responsibility for maintenance of fuel modification zones.

  3. Legally binding statements to be included in covenants, conditions and restrictions regarding property owner responsibilities for vegetation maintenance.

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