El Dorado Hills Fire Department

To reduce the threat of wildland fires in our community, your Fire Department will again implement the Unimproved Property Hazard Reduction Ordinance (Vacant Lot Program).  This ordinance requires that the owners of unimproved property cut and/or clear combustible vegetation as outlined in the Unimproved Property Hazard Reduction Standard.

The intent of this program is to establish a defensible space of 30 feet around all homes, buildings, and combustible fences that abut to unimproved property.  The defensible space that is created by cutting and/or clearing flammable vegetation improves the ability to survive a wildland fire and increases the safety margin and working room for Firefighters. 

Property owners have the option of utilizing the Fire Department’s Weed Abatement Contractor, doing the work themselves or hiring a contractor of their choice.  Utilizing the Department’s contractor ensures compliance with our standard.   It is the responsibility of the property owner to ensure that their property is in compliance with their HOA as well as the Fire Department’s standards.

Are YOU doing the right thing the wrong way?

While trying to eliminate the fire hazards around your home, are you in the process starting a wildland fire? 

When grass dries out in the heat of summer, wildfires start easily.  Whether working to create a defensible space around your home, mowing the lawn, or pulling your dirt bike over to the side of the road, you need to use all equipment responsibly.

A simple spark caused by a lawn mower blade, a weedeater wire leader striking a rock, high temperatures from mufflers, or faulty spark arresters on yard equipment are enough to ignite dry grass.  Restrict lawn mowing and equipment use to cooler morning hours when lower temperatures and higher humidity reduce the risk of starting a wildfire.

Do your part the right way to keep your community fire safe.

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HAZARD REDUCTION REQUIREMENTS STANDARD 

HAZARD REDUCTION DIAGRAM

HAZARD ABATEMENT CONTRACTORS

WEED ABATEMENT COMPLAINT FORM