Before & After Pictures
Sample Pictures Only
Weeds and Grass – Before
![](https://lus.sbcounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/48/2022/04/weedsGrassBefore_tn.jpg?x10432)
Weeds and grass that are taller than 4” including those around fence lines, roadsides and around structures are a violation.
Weeds and Grass – After
![](https://lus.sbcounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/48/2022/04/weedsGrassAfter_tn.jpg?x10432)
Annual weeds and grass need to be cut to 4” or less. 10’ from property boundaries and roadsides, 30’ from structures unless otherwise noted for your area.
Selective Pruning/Thinning – Before
![](https://lus.sbcounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/48/2022/04/pruning_before_tn.jpg?x10432)
Dead and dying brush and branches mixed In with the live vegetation create a fire hazard.
Selective Pruning/Thinning – After
![](https://lus.sbcounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/48/2022/04/pruning_after_tn.jpg?x10432)
Remove dead/dying brush and branches mixed in live vegetation.
Tree Trimmings/Brush on the Ground – Before
![](https://lus.sbcounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/48/2022/04/brush_ground_before_tn.jpg?x10432)
Piles of tree trimmings/brush on the ground present a high fire risk and are a violation.
Tree Trimmings/Brush on the Ground – After
![](https://lus.sbcounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/48/2022/04/brush_ground_after_tn.jpg?x10432)
Piles of tree trimmings or brush must be completely removed from the property.
Combustible (Flammable) Debris – Before
![](https://lus.sbcounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/48/2022/04/combustibleBefore_tn.jpg?x10432)
Flammable debris on the property including but not limited to: trash, boxes, bags of yard waste, carpet, furniture, etc. is a violation.
Combustible (Flammable) Debris – After
![](https://lus.sbcounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/48/2022/04/combustibleAfter_tn.jpg?x10432)
Flammable debris must be completely removed from a property and properly disposed of.
Removal of Dead Trees – Before
![](https://lus.sbcounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/48/2022/04/dead_tree_before_tn.jpg?x10432)
Dead trees present a potential fire hazard as fuel for a canopy fire.
Removal of Dead Trees – After
![](https://lus.sbcounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/48/2022/04/dead_tree_after_tn.jpg?x10432)
Complete removal of dead trees and resulting debris is required.