Tehama Municipal Code Art. V Fuel Modification Standards

To reduce the intensity of a wildfire by reducing the volume and density of flammable vegetation, the strategic siting of fuel modification areas and greenbelts shall provide:

A. Increased safety for emergency fire equipment and evacuating civilians by utilization around structures and road, including driveways; and

B. A point of attack or defense from a wildfire.

(Ord. 1537 § 1(part), 1991)

(Ord. No. 2023, §§ 47, 48, 5-3-2016)

A. All parcels one acre and larger within the county shall provide a minimum thirty foot setback for buildings and accessory buildings from all property lines and/or the center of a road.

B. For parcels less than one acre within the county, TAC shall provide for the same practical effect.

(Ord. 1537 § 1(part), 1991)

(Ord. No. 2023, §§ 49, 50, 5-3-2016)

Disposal, including chipping, burying, burning or removal to a landfill site approved by CAL FIRE, of flammable vegetation and fuels caused by site development and construction, road and driveway construction, and fuel modification areas shall be completed prior to completion of road construction or final inspection of a building permit.

(Ord. 1537 § 1(part), 1991)

(Ord. No. 2023, §§ 51, 52, 5-3-2016)

Subdivisions and other developments, which propose greenbelts as a part of the development plan, shall locate said greenbelts strategically, as a separation between wildland fuels and structures. The locations shall be approved by the county officer or legislative body having approval authority, in consultation with CAL FIRE, and may be consistent with the CAL FIRE Unit Fire Management Plan.

(Ord. 1537 § 1(part), 1991)

(Ord. No. 2023, §§ 53, 54, 5-3-2016)