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Natural Hazards Mitigation PlanCity of Glendale, CaliforniaSection 7 – Wildfireso Zone 3: This zone can vary between 20 and 25 feet in width, depending upon thedegree of fire risk in the area, and consists of fire-retardant plantings. This zone isreferred to as the fire buffer zone or maximum fire prevention edge, and includes plantsfrom both the ornamental and naturalizing palettes that require regular irrigation andweed control. Although some drought tolerant plants may be acceptable in this area,higher water and maintenance demands actually help achieve the maximum fire barrier.The plants in this zone are typically ground covers and plants with low fuel volumes.o Zone 4: This zone is the area immediately surrounding the structure whereornamental plantings are preferred. The plants in this zone should be carefully selectedand placed. The amount of tall trees should be limited. Foliage should be thinned anddead branches and vegetation removed from those areas next to the building.Figure 7.1: Glendale’s Hillside Planting Zones(from the City of Glendale Landscape Guidelines for Hillside Development)Zone 4 Zone 3 Zone 2 Zone 1These standards require property owners in fire hazard areas, especially at the urban-wildlandinterface, to conduct maintenance, modifying or removing non-fire-resistive vegetation aroundtheir structures to reduce the fire danger. This affects any person who owns, leases, controls,operates, or maintains a building or structure in, upon, or adjoining the UWI area. Other2006 PAGE 7 - 20