14.10.030 Abatement Policy for the Enforcement of Fire Hazards.
The objective of this policy is to effectively reduce the threat or potential of a wildland fire hazard within a defined period of time as determined by the Fire Official. Hazards associated with flammable vegetation shall be inspected by the Fire Department and if found to meet any of the conditions will be abated.
A. The property owner shall be notified by regular mail that a fire hazard exists on their land and that it is subject to abatement action. A copy of the letter shall be filed in the appropriate assessor’s parcel file.
B. Notification will indicate the following:
1. The date of inspection of the property by the Fire Department.
2. A description of the hazard and its location on the property.
3. Necessary mitigation action that must occur and a time frame.
4. Action to be taken by City after the time frame expires.
5. Description of any fines or penalties for noncompliance.
Note: Time frames can be modified if it can be shown that a property owner is making reasonable progress to mitigate a fire hazard.
C. Upon expiration of time frames, the City will utilize the following provisions to abate such hazards.
1. Provisions of Larkspur Municipal Code Chapter 9.24, Code Enforcement, will be utilized. (Ord. 1030 § 2(10), 2018; Ord. 995 § 2, 2014; Ord. 846 § 1 (part), 1993)