If you have received a “Notice to Abate”, or a Green Card from Nevada County Code Enforcement, the clock is ticking. Failure to clear hazardous vegetation is not just a safety risk—it is a financial liability.

At Irish Tree Surgeon, we specialize in immediate Ordinance 2463 Abatement. We understand the specific “Structure Buffer” and “Fire Access Road” requirements the inspectors are looking for. We clear the land, document the compliance, and help you stop the fines before they escalate.

What is the Nevada County “Hazardous Vegetation” Ordinance?

Ordinance 2463 is a local law requiring property owners to remove flammable vegetation that poses a fire risk to neighbors and first responders. Unlike state laws which apply everywhere, this is strictly enforced by Nevada County inspectors who drive the roads looking for violations.

The Penalties for Non-Compliance: If you ignore the notice, the county can hire a contractor to do the work at your expense (often at inflated rates) and add administrative fees.

1st Citation: $130
2nd Citation: $700
3rd Citation: $1,300
Lien on Property: Unpaid fines and abatement costs can result in a tax lien against your home.

Our Ordinance 2463 Abatement Services

We don’t just “cut weeds.” We execute the specific clearing standards required to pass your re-inspection.

1. The Structure Buffer (100-Foot Zone)

You must clear a 100-foot defensible space around all structures.

Our Process: We remove Nevada County weed abatement hazards, including Scotch Broom, Blackberry patches, and dry annual grasses. We limb up trees to create vertical separation and remove ladder fuels.

2. Fire Access Road Clearing

This is the most common reason for failed inspections. You must clear vegetation 10 feet on either side of your driveway or private road to allow safe passage for fire engines.

Our Process: We limb up trees overhanging the driveway to 15 feet vertical clearance and clear the roadmap edges to bare mineral soil or low-cut grass.

How to Avoid Fire Abatement Fines

Speed is critical. Once you receive a hazardous vegetation notice, you typically have 30 days or less to comply.

Our Compliance Protocol:

Immediate Scheduling: We prioritize abatement notices to get you on the schedule fast.
Code Enforcement Clearing: We follow the specific checklist used by the Defensible Space Inspectors (DSI).
Photo Verification: We take “After” photos of the cleared zones which you can submit to Code Enforcement to prove compliance.

Why Professional Ordinance 2463 Abatement is Critical

Many homeowners try to clear the land themselves, only to fail the re-inspection because they missed specific density requirements. Standard gardeners often lack the training to identify prohibited ladder fuels defined by the code. We ensure your Ordinance 2463 Abatement is performed to the exact letter of the law, guaranteeing you pass inspection the first time and avoid the $1,300 citations.

Don’t Fight the County alone. Get Compliant Now.

Dealing with Code Enforcement can be stressful. Let us handle the heavy lifting. We have the masticators, chippers, and chainsaws to bring even the most overgrown properties into compliance in days, not weeks.

Stop the Fines. Schedule Your Abatement: Call Irish Tree Surgeon: (530) 798-3623 Licensed LTO & Fire Compliance Experts

Irish Tree Surgeon — State Licensed Timber Operator # A11798 | Authorized for Fire Hazard Mitigation & Tree Mortality Removal under Governor Executive Order – Serving Nevada County, CA.

Services:
Hazardous Tree Removal • Defensible Space Services • Forestry Mastication• Ordinance 2463 Abatement • Oak Tree Preservation • Emergency Tree Service

Address:
144 Olympia Park Rd, Grass Valley, CA 95945

Call or Text:
(530) 798-3623

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