“Flammable weeds, trees
or vegetation” or “flammable vegetation shall mean those weeds, trees and
vegetation which, because of reduced moisture content, concentration or
location, are combustible to a degree sufficient to accelerate, spread or
intensify a fire. Pasadena Municipal Code Sec.
14.29.020
Standards:
Remove all dead trees and keep grasses and weeds mowed
within 200 feet of any structure, 10 feet of any combustible fence and
10 feet of any street, alley or driveway, whether publicly or privately
owned.
All trees within 30 feet of any structure or within 10
feet of any street, alley or driveway, whether publicly or privately
owned shall be kept free of combustible ground cover, twigs and braches
within 3 feet of the ground. Living evergreen trees are excluded.
All trees and shrubs shall be kept free of dead foliage.
No vegetation shall be located within 10 feet of any
chimney opening, (chimney spark arrester) whether or not the fireplace
is in use.
The roofs of all structures shall be kept free of twigs,
needles, eaves and other combustible foreign matter.
A vertical clearance of 5 feet shall be maintained
between the roof of any structure and any surrounding foliage.
No flammable vegetation will be permitted to cling or be
attached. Pasadena Municipal Code Sec.
14.29.040
No vegetation shall be permitted to grow over any street
or alley less than a height of 13.5 feet from the edge of the street or
alley. Pasadena Municipal Code Sec. 14.29.040
All address numbers shall be no less than 4 inches high
and 2 inches wide and will not be hidden from view by trees, bushed or
shrubs. Pasadena Municipal Code Sec. 14.20.040
It is unlawful for any person to maintain property in
such a manner that the following conditions exist: The accumulation of
litter, salvage materials, discarded furniture, the storage of
dismantled non-operational vehicles and nuisances that are dangerous to
children. Pasadena Municipal Code Sec.
14.50.040
Street numbers, abandoned vehicles and discarded junk are
common problems found when conducting brush surveys. Familiarize
yourself with the Municipal Code online on the city intranet.
