San Diego County ยท Chula Vista Neighborhood

Zone Zero Requirements in Terra Nova

Zone Zero (officially "Zone 0") is California's ember-resistant zone law, and in Terra Nova it's enforced locally by Chula Vista Fire Department. The rule covers the first 5 feet around every structure on a property: mulch, plants, fences, and stored items all fall inside it. Residential community within Chula Vista.
Terra Nova At A Glance

The local snapshot

Chula Vista Fire Department
Authority Having Jurisdiction
City of Chula Vista
Governance type
Residential community within Chula Vista
Community type
Very High FHSZ
Terra Nova's edges bordering open space carry Very High designations
Who Enforces It Here

Chula Vista Fire Department

Terra Nova is a residential community within Chula Vista city limits, covered by Chula Vista Fire Department the same as the rest of the city.

Why It Matters Here

Terra Nova's own fire record

Terra Nova's position within Chula Vista's broader eastward growth pattern means it shares the same open-space-adjacent exposure as other master-planned communities in the city. The free assessment is the fastest way to know exactly where a Terra Nova property stands.

Chula Vista Fire Department

Chula Vista Fire Department covers Terra Nova as part of its citywide jurisdiction.

Common Questions

Quick answers for Terra Nova homeowners

Is Terra Nova at wildfire risk?

Streets bordering open space carry Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone designations. A free assessment confirms your specific address.

Who enforces Zone Zero in Terra Nova?

Chula Vista Fire Department, the same department that covers the rest of the city.

What should Terra Nova homeowners prioritize first?

Confirming whether your specific address falls in a Very High zone is the first step. The free assessment handles that and outlines exactly what Zone Zero requires for your property.

Find out what your Terra Nova property needs

Free assessment from a CSLB-licensed local contractor. Know where you stand before the deadlines do.