§ 38A-2. Intent.

(a)

It is the intent of this chapter to require the owners and occupants of real property in the unincorporated areas of the county to maintain said properties to:

(1)

Reduce the risk of uncontrolled fires and the harm they may cause to individuals;

(2)

Minimize the spread of any fire to other properties and buildings;

(3)

Reduce obstructions to fire suppression efforts if a fire does occur;

(4)

Increase the opportunity for firefighters to successfully protect lives, residences and other valuable buildings from wildfires;

(5)

Protect populated areas, such as metropolitan areas, suburban areas, and urban and rural subdivisions from encroaching wildfires;

(6)

Reduce the spread of residential and other building fires into the wildland vegetation; and

(7)

Prevent interference with fire hazard abatement activities.

(b)

It is the further intent of the county to seek voluntary compliance with this chapter and to provide remedies if such compliance is not obtained.

(Ord. No. 3936, § 4 (part), 6-13-06)