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Around the TriCommunity / Re: Zone Zero? Have you heard?
« Last post by lagomorphmom on Oct 18, 25, 11:26:25 AM »Re Cheinne’s link (Good read)
“Trees are allowed in Zone 0 as long as they are maintained and their lower branches are pruned to
prevent fire from climbing into the canopy of the tree. Maintained trees cannot have dead and dying
branches, and no branches should be within 5 feet of the roof or walls or 10 feet of chimneys.
“Single specimen” trees (or live trees that stand alone and where there is no vertical overlap with the
canopy of other trees, and lower branches are pruned to prevent ignition) and trees protected by local
ordinance have exceptions from the regulations.”
“Trees are allowed in Zone 0 as long as they are maintained and their lower branches are pruned to
prevent fire from climbing into the canopy of the tree. Maintained trees cannot have dead and dying
branches, and no branches should be within 5 feet of the roof or walls or 10 feet of chimneys.
“Single specimen” trees (or live trees that stand alone and where there is no vertical overlap with the
canopy of other trees, and lower branches are pruned to prevent ignition) and trees protected by local
ordinance have exceptions from the regulations.”
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Around the TriCommunity / Re: Zone Zero? Have you heard?
« Last post by Lepo on Oct 15, 25, 03:11:04 PM »Once the government opens I will be calling with my concerns. They don't understand mountain regions at all.
This is not a federal thing. This is an executive order signed by Gavin Newsom after the Palisades fire.
https://www.ca.gov/departments/53/
They have until 12-31-25 to define the new rules; so call now. 916-653-8007
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Around the TriCommunity / Re: Zone Zero? Have you heard?
« Last post by tlc on Oct 13, 25, 10:32:25 AM »I am wondering... we already have the County of SB doing abatement so why would we be mandated to abide by it? Once the government opens I will be calling with my concerns. They don't understand mountain regions at all.
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Around the TriCommunity / Re: Zone Zero? Have you heard?
« Last post by Lepo on Oct 13, 25, 09:38:55 AM »Effectively, the only plants you will be allowed to have within five feet of your home are potted plants less than 18 inches tall
https://www.montecitojournal.net/2025/09/30/zero-zero-the-regulations-being-defined-right-now/
wow. this sucks. there are so many cabins that have trees really close. So many trees would need to be cut down. this is so sad. I hope this doesn't get enforced with the current rules.
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Around the TriCommunity / Re: Zone Zero? Have you heard?
« Last post by Cheinne on Oct 04, 25, 02:48:37 PM »This seemed to be very comprehensive.
https://34c031f8-c9fd-4018-8c5a-4159cdff6b0d-cdn-endpoint.azureedge.net/-/media/bof-website/projects-and-programs/defensible-space-zones-0-1-2/previous-public-workshops-and-materials/2025/sept-22/fire-safety-zone-zero-faq-sept-17-2025.pdf?rev=125d54dcf03047fe8d3cd4fbd77b5481&hash=BDA4C50FB1267A5B124B8181B611A261
https://34c031f8-c9fd-4018-8c5a-4159cdff6b0d-cdn-endpoint.azureedge.net/-/media/bof-website/projects-and-programs/defensible-space-zones-0-1-2/previous-public-workshops-and-materials/2025/sept-22/fire-safety-zone-zero-faq-sept-17-2025.pdf?rev=125d54dcf03047fe8d3cd4fbd77b5481&hash=BDA4C50FB1267A5B124B8181B611A261
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Around the TriCommunity / Re: Zone Zero? Have you heard?
« Last post by SpeedRacer on Oct 04, 25, 09:00:02 AM »"Trees are only allowed if they stand five feet taller than your house and have their branches maintained five feet away from it. Effectively, the only plants you will be allowed to have within five feet of your home are potted plants less than 18 inches tall – and even this allowance is provided you do not place them in front of your windows, and you do bring them inside during a fire event."
https://www.montecitojournal.net/2025/09/30/zero-zero-the-regulations-being-defined-right-now/
https://www.montecitojournal.net/2025/09/30/zero-zero-the-regulations-being-defined-right-now/
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Around the TriCommunity / Re: Zone Zero? Have you heard?
« Last post by Lepo on Oct 02, 25, 10:06:23 AM »So it looks like decks are allowed. But BBQ's on decks, even if 5 feet from the structure is not allowed...that sucks.
What about the gas meter? can't move that.
What about the gas meter? can't move that.
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Around the TriCommunity / Re: Zone Zero? Have you heard?
« Last post by Bob C on Oct 01, 25, 11:36:31 AM »Might want to google this…. Everything I’m reading so far says trees in zone 0 are allowed as long as their are pruned and low branches trimmed up.
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Around the TriCommunity / Re: Zone Zero? Have you heard?
« Last post by tlc on Sep 29, 25, 10:54:41 AM »That's financially impossible for me. That would mean I would have to cut down 7 very old, very tall pine trees. I hope people call with their opinions on this proposal.