CLEARLAKE, Calif. – The city of Clearlake said it will begin this week enforcing city rules on overgrown vegetation and other fire hazards on properties this week.

Over the past several years, wildfires have impacted the city as well as neighboring towns and
communities.

The 2019 fire season has arrived and with it comes the responsibility of each property owner within our city to ensure their property is free of all overgrown vegetation and fire hazards, city officials reported.

Beginning May 1, the Clearlake Police Department Code Enforcement Bureau will begin strict enforcement of overgrown vegetation and fire hazards.

Property owners whom have failed to have their property cleared of these violations will be issued an Administrative Citation resulting in a monetary fine, as well as still being required
to abate the violations.

Each and every day the violation remains to exist can result in additional fines and
penalties.

All overgrown vegetation shall be cut to 4 inches height or less. Overhanging tree canopies shall have a minimum clearance of 4 feet or greater from the ground.

Cut brush, tree trimmings etc. must be removed from the property.

Firewood and all other ignition sources and combustible materials must be stored properly, 5 feet from each property line and dwelling structures. Fuels and fuel cans shall be stored out of the sun.

The Clearlake Police Department Code Enforcement Bureau asks for the cooperation of all property owners in taking the time to ensure their property is not a contributing factor to the ever increasing risk of fires in our community.

For additional information or to file a request for investigation, please contact Code Enforcement Technician Jan Brejska at 707-995-8251, Extension 309, or by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .