All tenants, property managers, and homeowners need to clear away flammable plants to help keep fires from spreading to nearby properties.

You can do this by cutting or removing vegetation as close to the ground as possible, or by using an EPA-approved herbicide. If there are flammable plants in the nearby right of way, it’s the property owner’s job to remove them.

Our Flammable Vegetation Code

• If your property is half an acre (21,780 square feet) or less, you must remove all flammable vegetation.
• If your property is larger than half an acre (21,780 square feet):
  • Create and maintain a 20 ft. wide cleared area (fuel break) around the entire property, including any right of way or easements.
  • Fuel breaks should be created along the property boundaries, all structures, trees, power poles, and vehicles.
• For more details, check the City’s Nuisance Ordinance on the Flammable Vegetation Code.
• For violations, the maximum penalty is $750 per day for each lot.

How to File a Flammable Vegetation Complaint

1Step: Prepare Your Details and Supporting Items

Before submitting your complaint, please gather the following information:

• Details of the Complaint: Describe the nature of the complaint and the alleged violation.
• Description of the Area: Provide a description of the area to help the inspector easily find the violations (e.g., front sidewalk).
• Location: Include the address of the violation.
• Supporting Items: Attach any supporting items with descriptions, such as photos or videos.

2Step: Submit Your Flammable Vegetation Complaint

• In the Online Permit Center Portal, start by selecting the Complaint Type
• Complete the rest of the form and submit the complaint

Helpful Links

• City Edition-Flammable Vegetation
• City Edition-Reducing Wildfire Fuels
• FireFree
• Fire Resistant Plant Information