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Can I have potted plants in Zone 0?
Can stay, with limitsUnder the August 2026 state draft. Not law yet, though some cities have their own rules.
Yes, with limits. Non-woody plants under 18 inches, in noncombustible pots under 5 gallons, spaced apart.
- Noncombustible means pots that do not burn, like ceramic, concrete or metal. Plastic and wood pots do not qualify.
- Space pots at least 1.5 times the plant's height.
Timing: Existing homes: within 3 years, or up to 5 on a local fire agency's schedule.
Source
- Notice of proposed emergency action: Zone 0 defensible space, California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection, August 20, 2026