HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinances_2998ORDINANCE NO. 2998
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS AMENDING CHAPTER 15.30 OF THE
REDLANDS MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2025 EDITION
OF THE CALIFORNIA WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE (CALIFORNIA CODE
OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 24, PART 7) WITH NECESSARY LOCAL AMENDMENTS
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 17958 and Government Code Section
50022 empower the City to adopt by reference the California Building Standards Code, including
the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code; and
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 17958.5 authorizes the City to make
amendments to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code on the basis of local
climatic, geological or topographical conditions; and
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7 requires that before making any
modifications or changes pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 17958.5, the City Council
of the City shall make an express finding of local necessity that such modifications or changes
are needed; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Redlands ("City Council") is informed and
finds that these climatic, geological and topographical conditions include, but are not limited to,
the following conditions;
The City receives relatively low amounts of precipitation, and experiences very
low relative humidity levels and extremely high temperatures. These climatic
conditions are conductive to the spread of fire. For example, the following data
was taken from the recorded temperatures and measured rainfall at the San
Bernardino County Flood Control District Office, located at 825 East 3rd Street,
San Bernardino:
2022: Maximum temperature greater than 100°F recorded during the months of
July, August and September. Total recorded annual rainfall of 2.92.00 inches, with
0.64 inches of rain measured in the months of July, August, September and October.
2023: Maximum temperature greater than 100°F recorded during the months of
July, August and September. Total recorded annual rainfall of 16.4972 inches, with
1.23 inches total of rain measured in the months of July, August and October.
2024: Maximum temperature greater than 100°F recorded during the months of
July, August and September. Total recorded annual rainfall of 14.60 inches, with
0.72 inches total of rain measured in the months of July, August and October.
2. The City is subject to extremely strong winds, commonly referred to as "Santa
Ana Winds," which can reach speeds of more than 40 miles per hour. Extensive
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damage often occurs during such winds including downed trees, power lines,
utility poles and utility service lines. These adverse conditions cause:
A. Fires.
B. Impairment of emergency apparatus access.
C. Delays in response times of emergency apparatus; and
D. The depletion of apparatus readily available for fire suppression
activities.
Specific amendments to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code contained
in this Ordinance pursuant to this express finding of local necessity are made to
sections: 101.1, 103.2, 104.12, 108.2, 108.6, 108.7, 109.3.7, 114.5, 202, 302.3,
603.5, 604.6, A103.1, A104.7.4.
Within the City there are four earthquake faults:
A. Redlands Heights
B. Banning
C. Crafton
D. The Redlands Fault
Numerous other faults lie in close proximity, including the San Andreas Fault. In
the event of a severe earthquake, these faults present the potential for catastrophic
damage, including extensive damage to buildings, fire damage to major
infrastructure including water and sewer distribution lines, roadways, bridges
across a major storm drain and railroad right-of-way, and other impairments to the
movement of emergency apparatus.
Specific amendments to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code contained
in this Ordinance pursuant to this express finding of local necessity are made to
sections: 101.1, 103.2, 104.12, 108.2, 108.6, 108.7, 109.3.7, 114.5, 202, 302.3,
603.5, 604.6, A103.1, A104.7.4.
4. Within the City development has occurred, and continues to occur, which has resulted in
severe traffic congestion during peak hours, weekends and holidays, particularly on the
following streets and highways: Citrus Avenue, Cajon Street, Orange Street, Lugonia
Avenue, Colton Avenue, Tennessee Street, San Timoteo Canyon, Interstate 10 Freeway,
and Alabama Street; thus decreasing response time. This development includes high-rise
structures, institutional, commercial, industrial and residential structures. Development
has occurred within the portion of the City known as Sunset Hills, where roadways have
been built in areas of severe topographical conditions including street and driveway
grades in excess of 12%. Such traffic congestion and severe roadway conditions extend
the time for emergency vehicles to reach the scene of fires and other emergencies.
Specific amendments to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code contained
in this Ordinance pursuant to this express finding of local necessity are made to
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sections: 101.1, 103.2, 104.12, 108.2, 108.6, 108.7, 109.3.7, 114.5, 202, 302.3,
603.5, 604.6, A103.1, A104.7.4.
WHEREAS, this City Council is informed and finds that because the City is subject to
the above referenced climatic, geological and topographical conditions, that amendments to the
California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, 2025 Edition, are necessary to protect life and
property, and that such amendments address the following issues: (1) high fire hazard areas; (2)
water supplies; (3) fire extinguishing systems and sprinkler systems, (4) fire safety practices.
WHEREAS, this City Council does hereby determine that the modifications to the 2025
California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, as outlined in this Ordinance, are necessary due to
local climatic, geographical and topographical conditions;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS DOES ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Chapter 15.30 of the Redlands Municipal Code, titled, "Wildland-Urban
Interface Code," is hereby deleted in its entirety and rewritten to read as follows:
"CHAPTER 15.30
WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE
SECTION:
15.30.010: Findings And Adoption
15.30.020: Definitions
15.30.030: Title
15.30.040: Code Compliance Agency And Authority Having Jurisdiction
15.30.050: Operating Guidelines
15.30.060: Permit Fees
15.30.070: Fees Not Refundable
15.30.080: Inspection Fees
15.30.090: Violation Penalties
15.30.100: Board of Appeals
15.30.110: Fuel Modification Zone Definition
15.30.120: Designated Local Responsibility Fire Hazard Severity Zone
15.30.130: Preliminary Fire Protection Plan
15.30.140: Vegetation Maintenance
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15.20.150: Defensible Space
15.20.160: Restricted Entry To Public Lands
15.30.170: Outdoor Fires - Where Prohibited
15.30.180: Firearm Shooting Prohibited In Wildland-Urban Interface Areas
15.30.010: FINDINGS AND ADOPTION OF THE CALIFORNIA WILDLAND-URBAN
INTERFACE CODE:
A. Findings: The City Council of the City of Redlands hereby finds and determines:
1. That the International Code Council is a private organization which has been in
existence for a period of at least three (3) years.
2. That the international wildland-urban interface code, 2024 edition, published by
said organization, is a nationally recognized compilation of proposed rules, regulations,
and standards of said organization.
3. That the international wildland-urban interface code has been printed and
published as a code in book form within the meaning of section 50022.2 et seq., of the
California Government Code.
4. That the California wildland-urban interface code, also known as the California
code of regulations, title 24, part 7, a portion of the "California building standards code" as
defined in the "California building standards law" commencing with section 18901 of the
Health And Safety Code, is assigned to the California building standards commission,
which by law is responsible for approving all building standards within the state of
California. The 2025 edition of the California wildland-urban interface code incorporates
by reference the 2024 edition of the international wildland-urban interface code, with
necessary California amendments.
5. That a copy of the 2025 California wildland-urban interface code, certified by the
city cleric of the city of Redlands to be a true copy, has been filed for use and examination
by the public in the fire prevention office of the Redlands fire department and the office of
the city clerk.
B. Adoption Of The California Wildland-Urban Interface Code: The city council of the city
of Redlands hereby adopts by reference, the 2025 California wildland-urban interface
code, and appendices A, B, and I, including fees and penalties, as compiled and adopted by
the California building standards commission; along with certain amendments, additions,
deletions and exceptions based upon the city council's findings that the same are necessary
based upon local climatic, geologic and topographical conditions. The provisions of the
California wildland-urban interface code, California wildland-urban interface code
appendix chapters, and the California wildland-urban interface code appendices shall be
applicable in all areas within the city of Redlands. The city council of the city of Redlands
hereby adopts and amends the 2025 edition of the California wildland-urban interface code,
as compiled and published by the California building standards commission.
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15.30.020: DEFINITIONS:
A. Wherever the word "jurisdiction" is used in said wildland-urban interface code, it shall
mean the city of Redlands.
B. Wherever the term "code official" is used in said wildland-urban interface code, it shall
mean the fire code official or building official for the city.
C. Wherever the term "fire department" is used in said wildland-urban interface code, it shall
mean the fire department of the city.
D. An employee of the city, when enforcing the California wildland-urban interface code, this
municipal code and other laws, rules and regulations relating to fire and life safety, fire
prevention and fire investigation, shall be deemed a "peace officer" as those words are used in
section 830.31 of the California Penal Code.
15.30.030: TITLE:
Section 101.1 of the California wildland-urban interface code is hereby amended to read as
follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the wildland-urban interface code of the
city of Redlands, hereinafter referred to as "this code."
15.30.040: CODE COMPLIANCE AGENCY AND AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION:
Section 103.1 of the California wildland-urban interface code is hereby amended to read
as follows:
103.2 Code Compliance Agency and Authority Having Jurisdiction. The fire
department and development services departments of the city of Redlands are
hereby identified as the dual authorities having jurisdiction. The officials in charge
thereof shall be known as the fire code official and building official. The function
of the Authorities Having Jurisdiction shall be the implementation, administration,
and enforcement of the provisions of this code.
15.30.050: OPERATING GUIDELINES:
Section 104.12 of the California wildland-urban interface code is hereby added to read as
follows:
104.12 Operating Guidelines. The Redlands Fire Prevention Standard Operating
Guidelines are created and adopted to serve as instructions and interpretations of
the adopted Wildland-Urban Interface Code. The Redlands Fire Department Fire
Prevention Standard Operating Guidelines shall be a published documents,
amended from time to time to provide current instruction and interpretation.
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15.30.060: PERMIT FEES:
Section 108.2 of the California wildland-urban interface code is hereby added to read as follows:
108.2 Schedule and Payment of Permit Fees. Permit fees as established by resolution of
the city council shall be collected by the management services / finance department.
Proof of receipt shall accompany all applications for permit applications prior to
inspection and approval by the code official.
15.30.070: FEES NOT REFUNDABLE:
Section 108.6 of the California wildland-urban interface code is hereby added to read as follows:
108.6 Fees Not Refundable. Permit fees shall not be refundable for any reason after
initiation of inspection procedures.
15.30.080: INSPECTION FEES:
Section 108.7 of the California wildland-urban interface code is hereby added to read as follows:
108.7 Inspection Fees. The code official is authorized to collect appropriate fees for
inspections as established by resolution of the city council of the city.
15.30.090: VIOLATION PENALTIES:
Section 109.3.7 of the California wildland-urban interface code is hereby amended to read as
follows:
Section 109.3.7 Violation Penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or
shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter,
repair or do work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the
code official, or of a permit or certificate used under provisions of this code, shall be
guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) a day
or by imprisonment not exceeding six months, or both such fine and imprisonment. Each
day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate
offense. The city may also prosecute or enforce violations of this chapter as a criminal
offense in accordance with this section.
15.30.100: BOARD OF APPEALS:
Section 114.5 of the California wildland-urban interface code is hereby added to read as follows:
Section 114.5 Board of Appeals. The city planning commission shall serve as the board of
appeals. The chief building official, director of development services and the fire chief of
the city, or their respective designees, shall serve in an advisory capacity when requested
to do so. Board members shall disqualify themselves and shall not participate in any
decision in which they have a conflict of interest.
15.30.110: FUEL MODIFICATION ZONE DEFINITION:
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Section 202, definition of "fuel modification zone", of the California wildland-urban interface
code is hereby added to read as follows:
FUEL MODIFICATION ZONE. A strip of land where combustible vegetation has been
thinned, modified, or both, and partially or totally replaced with approved drought -
tolerant, fire-resistant, and/or irrigated plants to provide an acceptable level of risk from
vegetation fires. Fuel modification reduces radiant and convective heat, thereby reducing
the amount of heat exposure on the roadway or structure and providing fire suppression
forces a safer area in which to take action.
15.30.120: DESIGNATED LOCAL RESPONSIBILITY FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONE:
Section 302.3 of the California wildland urban -interface code is hereby added to read as follows:
The local responsibility fire hazard severity zone for City of Redlands is designated with
geographical boundaries found in the map adopted with ordinance number 2986.
15.30.130: PRELIMINARY FIRE PROTECTION PLAN:
Section 602.3.1 of the California wildland urban -interface code is hereby amended to read as
follows:
4. The preliminary fire protection plan shall address water supply, access, building
ignition and fire resistance, fire protection systems and equipment, defensible space and
vegetation management.
5. The preliminary fire protection plan shall be consistent with the requirements of
California wildland-urban interface code and the Redlands municipal code.
15.30.140: VEGETATION MAINTENANCE:
Section 603.5 of the California wildland urban -interface code is hereby added to read as follows:
603.5.1 Vegetation Maintenance. Persons owning, leasing, controlling, operating or
maintaining buildings or structures in, upon or adjoining hazardous fire areas, and persons
owning, leasing or controlling land adjacent to such buildings or structures, shall at all times:
Maintain an effective fuel modification zone by removing, clearing, or modifying away
combustible vegetation and other flammable materials from areas within 100 feet from such
buildings or structures. (See exception 3 for fire -resistive construction and other features for
approval and/or a reduction of the fuel modification zone.) The fuel modification zone may
be replanted with either approved irrigated, fire-resistant planting material or approved non -
irrigated, drought -tolerant, fire-resistant plant material. Use of plants, trees, and/or shrubs
on the Redlands fire department wildland urban interface high fire severity area undesirable
list, must be specifically approved by the fire code official. Use of any of the plantings on
the list is subject to periodic, ongoing inspections by the fire department to ensure proper
maintenance. Inspections may incur fees payable by the property owner. Failure to maintain
the plants and trees on this list in accordance with plan approval could result in the plants,
trees, and/or shrubs being ordered to be removed at the expense of the property owner.
Replanting of the fuel modification zone may be required for erosion control.
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Exceptions:
1. Single specimens of trees, ornamental shrubbery or similar plants used as
ground covers, provided that they do not form a means of rapidly transmitting
fire from the native growth to any structure.
2. Grass and other vegetation located more than 30 feet from buildings or structures
and less than 18 inches (457 mm) in height above the ground need not be
removed where necessary to stabilize the soil and prevent erosion.
3. With the approval of the fire code official, the width of the fuel modification
zone may be reduced where fire -resistive structures or other features are
constructed. However, in no case shall the fuel modification zone be reduced to
less than 30 feet.
Remove portions of trees, which extend within 10 feet of the outlet of a chimney,
Maintain trees adjacent to or overhanging a building free of deadwood, and
Maintain the roof of a structure free of leaves, needles or other dead vegetative growth.
If the owner fails to correct such conditions, the fire code official is authorized to cause the
same to be done and make the expense of such correction a lien upon the property where
such condition exists.
15.20.150: DEFENSIBLE SPACE:
Section 604.6 of the California wildland urban -interface code is hereby added to read as follows:
604.6 Defensible Space Zones. All existing habitable buildings and structures withing the
High and Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ) shall maintain defensible space
in accordance with sections 604.6.1, 604.6.2, and 604.6.3. The fire code official may
require additional fuel modification measures to be taken by the property owner when
extreme hazardous vegetation conditions are present.
604.6.1 Zone Zero (0-5 feet) — Ember Resistant. Zone zero zones shall be maintained in
accordance with sections 604.6.1.1 through 604.6.1.9.
604.6.1.1 Vegetation. Vegetation shall be in accordance with the following:
1. Ornamental and native shrubs shall be thinned, relocated, or removed to provide no
more than fifty (50) percent density and/or coverage and shall be positioned to limit
plan continuity and inhibit fire progression.
2. Remove all dead, dying, or diseased vegetation, including where applicable on
portions of live vegetation and dead, dying, or diseased grass, plants, shrubs,
branches, leaves, and weeds.
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3. Maintain grasses to a maximum height of four (4) inches.
4. Maintain large shrubs and hedges exceeding six (6) feet in height such that limbs
are not within 4 feet of the ground or one-third of its height, whichever is less.
5. Vines are to be limited on the structure.
6. Vegetation under windows shall be kept to below eighteen (18) inches.
Consideration shall be given to properties with more fire -resistive construction,
lower flammability plant species, and frequent irrigation.
604.6.1.2 Tree Maintenance. Tree maintenance shall be in accordance with the following:
1. Trees shall be maintained (i.e., cleaned, thinned, raised) to reduce the spread of fire.
2. Tree branches shall have six (6) feet of clearance above roofs, combustible fences,
combustible structures, and the ground. Additional clearance equal to three (3)
times the height of the shrub is needed if shrubs are located under tree branches.
Dead, dying, or diseased trees shall be removed. An evaluation by a licensed
arborist with recommendations on removal of dying or diseased trees may be
required by the fire code official.
604.6.1.3 Balconies, Overhangs, and Porches. The underside of balconies, overhangs, and
porches shall be kept clear of combustible vegetation.
604.6.1.4 Organic Wood Chips and Mulch. Organic mulch and wood chip application is
prohibited. Non-combustible materials such as concrete, gravel, decomposed granite, or
other approved materials shall be used within this zone.
604.6.1.5 Firewood. Firewood shall not be stored within this zone.
604.6.1.6 Chimneys. All chimneys shall have a spark arrestor and all branches shall be a
minimum of ten (10) feet from chimneys, stovepipe outlet, and heater outlets.
604.6.1.7 Propane Tanks. Dead, dying, or diseased vegetation shall be removed from
within ten (10) feet of propane tanks.
604.6.1.8 Roofs and Gutters. Maintain the roof and gutters to be free of leaves, needles, or
other vegetation.
604.6.1.9 Firefighter Access. Remove hazardous items that would hinder existing
firefighter access to all sides of the structure.
604.6.2 Zone One (5-30 feet) — Lean, Clean, and Green Zone. Zone one zones shall be
maintained in accordance with sections 604.6.2.1 through 604.6.2.5
604.6.2.1 Vegetation. Vegetation shall be in accordance with the following:
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1. Ornamental and native shrubs shall be thinned, relocated, or removed to provide
no more than fifty (50) percent density and/or coverage and shall be positioned to
limit plan continuity and inhibit fire progression.
2. Remove all dead, dying, or diseased vegetation, including where applicable on
portions of live vegetation and dead, dying, or diseased grass, plants, shrubs,
branches, leaves, and weeds.
3. Maintain grasses to a maximum height of four (4) inches.
4. Maintain large shrubs and hedges exceeding six (6) feet in height such that limbs
are not within 4 feet of the ground or one-third of its height, whichever is less.
5. Consideration shall be given to properties with more fire -resistive construction,
lower flammability plant species, and frequent irrigation.
604.6.2.2 Tree Maintenance. Tree maintenance shall be in accordance with the following:
1. Trees shall be maintained (i.e., cleaned, thinned, raised) to reduce the spread of
fire.
2. Tree branches shall have six (6) feet of clearance above roofs, combustible fences,
combustible structures, and the ground. Additional clearance equal to three (3)
times the height of the shrub is needed if shrubs are located under tree branches.
3. Dead, dying, or diseased trees shall be removed. An evaluation by a licensed
arborist with recommendations on removal of dying or diseased trees may be
required by the fire code official.
604.6.2.3 Organic Wood Chips and Mulch. Organic mulch and wood chips shall be kept
at a depth of three (3) inches.
604.6.2.4 Propane Tanks. Dead, dying, or diseased vegetation shall be removed from
within ten (10) feet of propane tanks.
604.6.2.5 Firefighter Access. Remove hazardous items that would hinder existing
firefighter access to all sides of the structure.
604.6.3 Zone Two (30-100 feet) — Fuel Reduction Zone. Zone one zones shall be
maintained in accordance with sections 604.6.3.1 through 604.6.3.5.
604.6.3.1 Vegetation. Vegetation shall be in accordance with the following:
1. Ornamental and native shrubs shall be thinned, relocated, or removed to provide
no more than sixty (60) percent density and/or coverage and shall be positioned to
limit plan continuity and inhibit fire progression.
2. Remove all dead, dying, or diseased vegetation, including where applicable on
portions of live vegetation and dead, dying, or diseased grass, plants, shrubs,
branches, leaves, and weeds.
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3. Maintain grasses to a maximum height of eighteen (18) inches.
4. Maintain large shrubs and hedges exceeding six (6) feet in height such that limbs
are not within four (4) feet of the ground or one-third of its height, whichever is
less.
Consideration shall be given to properties with more fire -resistive construction,
lower flammability plant species, and frequent irrigation.
604.6.3.2 Tree Maintenance. Tree maintenance shall be in accordance with the following:
1. Trees shall be maintained (i.e., cleaned, thinned, raised) to reduce the spread of
fire.
2. Tree branches shall have six (6) feet of clearance above roofs, combustible fences,
combustible structures, and the ground. Additional clearance equal to three (3)
times the height of the shrub is needed if shrubs are located under tree branches.
Dead, dying, or diseased trees shall be removed. An evaluation by a licensed
arborist with recommendations on removal of dying or diseased trees may be
required by the fire code official.
4. All exposed wood piles shall have a minimum of ten (10) feet of clearance down
to bare mineral soil in all direction.
604.6.3.3 Organic Wood Chips and Mulch. Organic mulch and wood chips shall be kept
at a depth of three (3) inches.
604.6.3.4 Propane Tanks. Dead, dying, or diseased vegetation shall be removed from
within ten (10) feet of propane tanks.
604.6.3.5 Firefighter Access. Remove hazardous items that would hinder existing
firefighter access to all sides of the structure.
15.30.160: RESTRICTED ENTRY TO PUBLIC LANDS:
Section A103.1 of the California wildland-urban interface code is hereby amended to read as
follows:
A103.1: Restricted Entry To Public Lands. An employee of the jurisdiction, when
enforcing the California wildland-urban interface code, this municipal code and other
laws, rules and regulations relating to fire and life safety, fire prevention and fire
investigation is authorized to determine and publicly announce when wildland-urban
interface areas shall be closed to entry and when such areas shall again be open to entry.
Entry and occupation of the wildland-urban interface areas during the closure timeframe
shall be prohibited. Criteria resulting in the closure of entry may occur during hazardous
atmospheric or weather conditions in Redlands including, but not limited to: Extended
drought or below average precipitation, high winds and sustained gusts exceeding 15
miles per hour, relative humidity less than 20 percent, Red Flag Warnings issued by the
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National Weather Service, or No -Burn Alerts issued by South Coast Air Quality
Management District.
15.30.170: OUTDOOR FIRES - WHERE PROHIBITED:
Section Al04.7.4 of the California wildland-urban interface code is hereby added to read as
follows:
Al04.7.4: Outdoor Fires - Where Prohibited. The outdoor fires shall not be conducted
where conditions could cause the spread of fire unless all of the following safety
requirements and conditions are met:
1. Location: Outdoor fires shall only be conducted at inhabited premises, contained
within a permanent barbeque, portable barbeque, outdoor fireplace, or grill, and located a
minimum of 30 feet from any combustible material or nonfire-resistant vegetation.
2. No Hazardous Weather Conditions: Outdoor fires shall not be conducted during
hazardous atmospheric or weather conditions in Redlands including, but not limited to:
High winds and sustained gusts exceeding 15 miles per hour, relative humidity less than
20 percent, Red Flag Warnings issued by the National Weather Service, and No -Burn
Alerts issued by South Coast Air Quality Management District.
3. Spark Arrestor/Screen Covering Required: Outdoor open flame appliances and devices
shall be provided with a spark arrestor or screen covering. Outdoor fireplaces, barbeques,
and grills shall be maintained in good repair and in safe condition at all times
4. Supervision & Means of Extinguishment: Outdoor fires shall be constantly attended by
a person 21 years or older until the fire is extinguished. Not fewer than one currently
serviced portable fire extinguisher with a minimum 4:A-40:BC (4 Gallon) rating, shall be
available for immediate utilization.
5. Deliberate or Negligent Burning Prohibited: It shall be unlawful to deliberately or
through negligence set fire to or cause the burning of combustible material in such a manner
as to endanger the safety of persons or property. Reckless behavior involving outdoor fires
is subject to an order issued by the fire department to immediately extinguish the fire.
15.30.180: FIREARM SHOOTING PROHIBITED IN WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE
AREAS:
Section A104.11 of the California wildland-urban interface code is hereby added as follows:
RMC 15.30.180: Firearm Shooting Prohibited In Wildland-Urban Interface Areas. See
Redlands Municipal Code, Title 9, and Chapter 9.20: Weapons, making it unlawful to fire
any gun within the corporate limits of the city."
Section 2. If any subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance is for any
reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of any court of competent jurisdiction
or preempted by State or Federal legislation, such decision or legislation shall not affect the
validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council declares that it would
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have passed this Ordinance and each and every subsection, sentence, clause or phrase not
declared invalid or unconstitutional without regard to any such decision or preemptive legislation.
Section 3. The provisions of this Ordinance shall be in force on and after the date
upon which this Ordinance becomes effective; provided, however, that where complete plans for
buildings have been filed and are pending for building permits prior to the effective date of this
Ordinance, permits may be issued in compliance with the governing laws at the time of review
and approval of such plans, and the applicant may proceed with construction, provided physical
construction is commenced within one hundred eighty (180) days from the date of issuance of
the permit and continued to completion.
Section 4. Unless superseded and expressly repealed, references in City forms,
documents and regulations to Chapter 15.30 of the Redlands Municipal Code and to the former
edition of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code shall be construed to apply to the
corresponding provisions of Chapter 15.30 of the Redlands Municipal Code and the 2025 edition
of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code as adopted and established by this Ordinance.
Section 5. The City Council hereby determines that the adoption of this Ordinance
is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to
State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) for the reason that it can be seen with certainty there
is no possibility that the adoption of this Ordinance will have a significant effect on the
environment.
Section 6. The City Clerk is hereby directed to publish notice in a newspaper of
general circulation within the City, in accordance with Government Code section 6066, of the
scheduling of a public hearing to consider adoption of this Ordinance on December 2, 2025. The
notice shall state the time and place of the hearing, and shall also state that copies of the California
Wildland-Urban Code, 2025 edition, and the proposed amendments thereto, are on file with the
office of the City Cleric and open to public inspection. The notice shall also contain a description
which the City Council deems sufficient to serve notice to the interested persons of the purpose
of this Ordinance and the subject matter hereof. The City Council farther delegates the
determination of such sufficiency to the City Manager.
Section 7. The Mayor shall sign this Ordinance and the City Clerk shall certify to
the adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause it, or a summary of it, to be published once in a
newspaper of general circulation within the City, and thereafter, this Ordinance shall take effect
as provided by law.
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Maria Saucedo, Mayor
ATTEST:
Donaldson, City Clerk
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I, Jeanne Donaldson, City Clerk, City of Redlands, hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance
was duly adopted by the City Council at the regular meeting thereof, held on the 16t1i day of
December, 2025, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Barich, Tejeda, Davis, Shaw: Mayor Saucedo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
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anne Donaldson, City Clerk
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