Final days until February 1 law bans plants or privacy fences within five feet of American homes
Final days until February 1 law bans plants or privacy fences within five feet of American homes
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Publish Date: 2026-01-30 17:00:00
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AMERICANS have just days left before they are forced to tear their fences up or risk losing their insurance.
A new law requires homeowners to pay potentially thousands of dollars to remove their fences, thanks to strict new regulations.
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Americans will soon need to get rid of wooden fences that border their property (stock photo)Credit: Getty
A new law sets updated standards on how far fencing and trees can be from a homeCredit: Cal Fire
On February 1, Californians living in certain fire zones will be required to remove flammable materials, such as plants, trees, and fences, within a five-foot radius of all structures in fire-prone areas.
The new regulations come one year after wildfires ripped through Los Angeles, California, causing mass destruction to homes in the Southern California area.
To help prevent another fire, the state designated “Zone Zero” regulations.
Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order after the 2025 wildfires, requiring cities to comply with the California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection’s rules by the end of the year.
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However, the Zone Zero law has been slowly implemented due to resident pushback.
Homeowners are stressed about the cost of remodeling wooden fences, patios, and decks, all of which are banned within five feet of their homes.
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