(A) Clearance of rubble, brush or vegetative growth from vacant and developed lots:
(1) A cleared space around all buildings, a minimum of 30-feet wide. The Fire Chief may require cleared space to be larger if a potential fire hazard exists.
(2) Parcels five acres or larger in size, may be abated through the creation of firebreaks. Firebreaks shall consist of a minimum 30-foot-wide firebreak constructed along all property lines. Additional 30-foot-wide "crosscut" firebreaks must be constructed throughout the remainder of the parcel in order to divide the remaining combustible material into separate sections, no more than one acre (208' x 208') in size. All combustible growth must be cut and removed from within a minimum of 30 feet from all structures and all access roads on the property. All combustible growth must also be removed from any sidewalks, planter strips, alleys or ditches which are adjacent to the parcel.
(3) A cleared space extending a minimum of 30-feet beyond the foliage of any group of trees. The Fire Chief may require cleared space to be larger if a potential fire hazard exists.
(4) All weeds, debris and rubble that could be expected to burn, or may cause a life or safety hazard, must be removed from the entire vacant or developed lot.
(5) Pasture and Greenbelt areas shall be assessed on an individual basis, taking into consideration all community environmental hazard controls effecting types of vegetation, fuel load of the property, soil erosion, and the potential for that area to present a fire hazard to other properties.
(Ord. 1055, passed 11-19-2019; Am. Ord. 1070, passed 11-15-2022)