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Local rules
City and county ember-resistant zone rules across California and how they differ from the state rule.
Local rule Statewide rule adopted Aug 19, 2026. Not in force as of Nov 10, 2026.
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GuideZone 0 ordinances by city: what's in force in CaliforniaZone 0 ordinances by city as of Nov 2026: San Diego and Berkeley rules apply now, Oakland waits on the state, LA's status is unclear. Sources and dates.Updated Questions in this topic
- Zone Zero fencing in San Diego: the city's fence rules
San Diego Zone Zero fence rules: a 5 ft noncombustible span at the house, limits on parallel fences, narrow vinyl and FRT wood exceptions and a Feb 2029 target.
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Law and deadlinesWhat California’s Zone 0 rules require, what is proposed versus in force, and the dates that matter.
Fences and gatesHow Zone 0 applies to fences, gates and their attachments in the first 5 feet around a home.
How-toStep-by-step guides for planning, measuring and replacing fence sections near a house.