The Sonoma County Fire and Emergency Services enforces Fire Safe Standards for new construction in unincorporated State Responsibility Areas.
The Vegetation Management Planning Requirements packet contains more detailed information regarding compliance with the Vegetation Management standards. can be viewed on the Fire Safe Sonoma web site.
An on-site fire hazard assessment and consultation specific to your project and conducted by Sonoma County Fire and Emergency Services staff is required. The completion of the on-site assessment will result in a written report containing minimum requirements for your Vegetation Management and Defensible Space Plan.
The on-site fire hazard assessment report will provide information necessary for you to complete the Vegetation Management Site Plan and Written Narrative. Once the Vegetation Management Plan has been submitted and approved, it will be your guide in completing the physical work of vegetation modification and establishment of required Defensible Space Zones on your site.
There is a 2 hour minimum (up to 5 hours maximum) fee charged for this service, based on the inspection hourly rate. This service includes an on-site consultation, creation of a report specific to your fire hazard reduction requirements, normal driving time, plan review and follow-up telephone consultation as necessary. This maximum does not apply to commercial developments.
Please call our office at 707-565-1152 to arrange an appointment with the vegetation management specialist to conduct the on-site consultation and assessment.
Sonoma County Fire and Emergency Services Department will conduct weed complaint inspections for parcels located in the Local Response Area (LRA) within Sonoma County Volunteer Fire Company Jurisdiction ONLY. All areas within the State Responsibility Area (SRA) are conducted by Cal Fire. For parcels located in a fire district, you must contact the fire district directly.
For telephone assistance: 707-565-1152 or Click Here To View List
Contact name and telephone number, Address of parcel in violation and the nature of the complaint.
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