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Development Standards

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  • Fire Hydrant Spacing and Flow Rates

  • Stored Water Fire Protection Systems

  • Automatic Fire Sprinkler System

  • Automatic Alarm System

  • Defensible Space

  • Access Gates

  • Defensible Space Check List

  • Telecommunications Facility

  • Ground Mounted Solar Arrary Guidelines

If you have questions, please contact Planning and Engineering: (805) 681-5523.

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