Vista Municipal Code § 604.12 Building Ignition Zones (CA)

Sec. 604.12.1 Zone 0 "Immediate Zone" 0-5' means from exterior wall surface or¶

patio, deck, or attachment to building or structure extending 5 feet on a horizontal plane. This zone shall be constructed of continuous hardscape or non-combustible materials. Removal of combustible materials surrounding the exterior wall area and maintaining area free and clear of combustible materials. The use of mulch and other combustible materials shall be prohibited.

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Sec. 604.12.2 Zone 1 "Intermediate Zone" from Zone 0 to 50' means from the¶

immediate edge of Zone 0 extending out in a horizontal plane. This zone shall consist of planting of low growth, drought tolerant, and fire resistive plant species. The height of the plants in this zone starts at 6" adjacent to Zone 0 and extending in a linear fashion up to a maximum of 18" at intersection with Zone 2. Vegetation in this zone shall be irrigated and not exceed 6' in height and shall be moderate in nature as per Sec. 603.4. Firewood inside this zone shall be piled a minimum of 30' away from all buildings and structures. Cords of firewood shall also be maintained at least 10' from property lines and not stacked under tree canopies drip lines.

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Sec. 604.12.3 Zone 2 " Extended Zone" from Zone 1 to 100' means from the¶

immediate edge of Zone 1 extending out in a horizontal plane for 50'. This zone consists of planting of drought tolerant and fire resistive plant species of moderate height. Brush and plants shall be limbed up off the ground, so the lowest branches are 1/3 height of bush/tree/plant or up to 6' off the ground on mature trees. This area would be considered selective clearing of natural vegetation and dense chaparral by removing a minimum of 50% of the square footage of this area.

16.42(17) ( Vista 10/24/2025)

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SEC. 608 BUILDING SITING AND SETBACKS

Section 608 of the California WUI Code is revised to read:

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