Did you receive an Annual Defensible Space Notice? Annual Defensible Space Notices have been sent to residents by the Forestry Division of the Los Angeles County Fire Department. Inspections for properties on the Palos Verdes Peninsula are anticipated to begin on June 1. View the general notice (PDF) and FAQs (PDF). 

The City of  Rancho Palos Verdes is located in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone as identified by Cal FIRE. These zones are based on several factors such as the potential fire hazard on an area of land, including vegetation, topography, weather conditions, fire history, etc. 

Brush Clearance Referee Hearing February 28

All property owners wishing to comment on the removal of brush, dry grass, weeds, combustible growth, or flammable vegetation, including natives and ornamentals may attend a Brush Clearance Referee Hearing hosted by the Los Angeles County Fire Department scheduled on the following date and location: 

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

5-8 p.m.

Palos Verdes Art Center

5504 Crestridge Rd, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275

The Referee Hearing will also provide an opportunity to ask questions or express concerns about these inspections. Visit fire.lacounty.gov for more information.

You may be aware that Assembly Bill No. 3074 introduced “Zone 0” as a 5-foot ember-resistant zone. When officially adopted by the State Fire Marshal, this law will require a 5-foot ember resistant zone around all structures in a Fire Hazard Severity Zone. Please note that this requirement is currently not in effect. Enforcement will occur when the State Fire Marshal approves vegetation clearance requirements, which is anticipated in 2025.