Section 4911 Fuel Modification Requirements for New Construction is hereby added as follows:
Section 4911 Fuel modification requirements for new construction.
Section 4911.1 General. All new buildings or additions to be built or installed in areas containing combustible vegetation shall comply with the criteria set forth in the ‘Brea Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone Requirements - Technical Design for New Construction Fuel Modification Plans and Maintenance Program.’
Section 4911.2 Homeowners associations is hereby added as follows:
4911.2 Homeowners associations. Where the Fuel Modification Zone is to be maintained by a homeowners’ association the following apply:
1. The conditions, covenants and restrictions recorded against all property within the homeowners’ association shall require specifically budgeted funds sufficient to meet the ongoing maintenance obligations of the applicable fuel modification requirements.
2. The Fuel Modification Zone shall be subject to an annual inspection conducted by a representative of the Fire Department in order to assure that the Fuel Modification Zone continues to be maintained in compliance with the applicable fuel modification requirements.
3. Any occupied structure on any lot which adjoins a Fire Hazard Severity Zone shall be constructed in compliance with all requirements of the City’s Building Code or Fire Code (as amended).
(Ord. 1187, passed 12-6-16; Am. Ord. 1211, passed 11-19-19; Am. Ord. 1233, passed 11-15-22)