• Expected turnaround time is 10 business days, there is no over-the-counter review.
• Applicant will be notified by phone when plan review comments are ready. Completed plans can be picked-up at RVFD Administrative Office.

 

 

 In areas at risk from wildfires, California law requires landowners implement and maintain a Defensible Space landscape area between buildings and potential approaching wildfires. In addition, new buildings must be protected by a Fuel Modification Zone.

All new homes and structures, subdivisions, and buildings undergoing substantial remodel, within the Wildland-Urban Interface, are required to provide a Vegetation Fuels Managment Plan (VMP) addressing both Defensible Space and a Fuel Modification Zone.

Below is the link to the local standard for Vegetation Management Plans: 

 

Vegetation Fuels Managment Plan Standard

 

 

Submit to RVFD Administrative Office, 777 San Anselmo Avenue, San Anselmo, Monday-Thursday, 8:00am-12:00pm and 1:00pm-5:00pm:

• Completed RVFD Plan Submittal Form
• Two sets of plans in accordance with RVFD Standard 220
• The minimum plan review fee is set forth in the current Fee Schedule (fees include a plan submission, plan review & single inspection). These fees are the minimum charge for a typical application. Additional charges may apply for large projects and re-inspections, or failures to comply, which result in additional inspections.

Fees are due at the time of plan submittal and the accepted methods of payment include:

• • Check made out to Ross Valley Fire Department
  • Cash
  • Major credit cards
  • View current Fee Schedule