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VEGETATION MANAGEMENT STANDARDS Wildland-Urban Interface Areas Page 2 of 3 Defensible Space In addition to General Weed Abatement, the following areas shall be maintained as defensible space: • Within 20 feet of end of pavement of roads/sidewalks, and • Within 100 feet of any structure (structures on the subject property or on neighboring properties), and • 10 feet on either side of formal foot trails • 10 feet on either side of a combustible fence General: 0 - 100 feet from structures • Cut or mow annual grass down to a maximum height of four inches. An increase is allowed when required control erosion on steep slopes – contact the Fire Department for details. • Spacing o Create horizontal space between shrubs and trees. (See attached diagram #3 ) o Create vertical space between grass, shrubs, and trees. (See attached diagram #2) o Alternative for areas 30 feet or more from structures: use Continuous Canopy Option (See attached diagram #4) • Remove fallen leaves, needles, twigs, bark, cones, and small branches. However, they may be permitted to a depth of four inches. • Remove dead and dying trees, bushes, and brush. Structures: 0 - 30 feet from structures • Remove all dead plants, grasses, and weeds • Remove dead or dry leaves and pine needles on the ground • Remove/trim branches that overhang the roof or come within 10 feet of a chimney (See attached diagram # 1) • Ensure wood piles are at least 30 feet from structures STANDARDS for SPECIFIC ABATEMENT METHODS/SITUATIONS Weeds and Grasses: Weeds and grasses must be disced, mowed, rototilled, bladed, or grazed. Cut vegetation must be raked, collected, and removed from the property or mulched in an approved manner. Depth of mulched vegetation (i.e. cut into small pieces) shall not exceed three inches when dry. • Weeds, grasses, and similar vegetation shall be maintained at a height of no more than 4 inches from the ground • Mow or graze in areas where discing, rototilling or blade work would undermine a roadbed or disturb a slope. • All discing work to remove weeds, grass, crops or other vegetation or organic material which could be expected to burn, shall be substantially turned over so there is insufficient fuel to sustain or allow the spread of fire • Handwork, including mowing, weed eating or hoeing, may be required where access by larger equipment is not possible. Handwork may also include the use of remote-controlled equipment.