San Diego County · Chula Vista Neighborhood

Zone Zero Requirements in Terra Nova

Terra Nova has its own fire authority (Chula Vista Fire Department) and does not inherit unincorporated San Diego County's 2023 Zone 0 rule. As of September 19, 2026 there is no statewide Zone 0 regulation in force in California. Keeping the first five feet around your home clear of combustibles is still the strongest, most practical prevention step you can take. 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.

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.

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.

Find out what your Terra Nova property needs

Send a request and the team will follow up by email. Prevention in the first five feet is effective, practical, and something you can start now.

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