Del Norte County Municipal Code Ch. 19.20 Fuel Modification Standards

• 19.20.20 Setback For Structure Defensible Space

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

1. increased safety for emergency fire equipment and evacuating civilians by its utilization around structures and roads, including driveways; and

2. a point of attack or defense from a wildfire.

(Ord. 2016-003)

1. All parcels larger than one (1) acre shall provide a minimum 30 foot setback for buildings and accessory buildings from all property lines and/or the center of the road.

2. On parcels one (1) acre or smaller, all buildings shall have a setback from any property line or centerline of any road not less than the minimum specified in Title 20 Zoning and Title 21 Coastal Zoning and the Del Norte County Code.

Notes:

1. Where a setback listed in Title 20 Zoning and Title 21 Coastal Zoning of Del Norte County Code is more stringent, the more stringent requirements shall apply as if part of this Code.

2. Distance to property line shall be measured at a right angle from the property line.

3. Openings shall comply with the requirements of the California Building Code.

(Ord. 2016-003)

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

(Ord. 2016-003)

Subdivision 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 local authority having jurisdiction and may be consistent with the CAL FIRE Unit Fire Management Plan or Contract County Fire Plan.

(Ord. 2016-003)