Inspection Program
The Tahoe Donner Defensible Space Inspection Program
The defensible space inspection cycle occurs every six years. To view the 2019-2024 Defensible Space Zone Map, click here.
| 2020 | All of Unit #1, lots 1-499 | 499 |
|---|---|---|
| Unit #4, lots 234-643 | 410 | |
| Unit #5, lots 416-555 | 140 | |
| Total lots | 1,049 | |
| 2021 | Unit #8, lots 1-608 | 608 |
| Unit #2, lots 1-391 | 391 | |
| Total lots | 999 | |
| 2022 | Unit 2, lots 392-423 | 032 |
| Golf Course Condos | 001 | |
| All of Unit #9, lots 1-654 | 654 | |
| Unit #7, lots 1-262 | 262 | |
| Total lots | 949 | |
| 2023 | All of Unit #10, lots 1-488 | 488 |
| Unit #7, lots 263-356 | 094 | |
| Unit #6, lots 1-411 | 411 | |
| Total lots | 993 | |
| 2024 | Unit #4, lots 1-233 | 233 |
| Unit #6, lots 412-640 | 229 | |
| All of Unit #11, lots 1-517 | 517 | |
| Total lots | 979 | |
| 2025 | All of Unit #3, lots 1-549 | 547 |
| Ski Bowl Condos | 001 | |
| 3/34, Bear Meadows | 011 | |
| 3/64 | 010 | |
| Unit #5, lots 1-415 | 415 | |
| Total lots | 984 | |
| 2026 | All of Unit #1, lots 1-499 | 499 |
| Unit #4, lots 234-643 | 410 | |
| Unit #5, lots 416-555 | 140 | |
| Total lots | 1,049 |
Homeowners are expected to maintain defensible space standards on a yearly basis. The Tahoe Donner Forestry Department may require homeowners to perform defensible space and/or forest health maintenance at any time upon the occurrences of heavy fuel loads, dead or infested trees and any item that could lead to deficient fire safety/forest health standards.
Resident Inspection Reports
The Forestry Department has adopted new inspection software from FireAside that aids inspectors in evaluating properties and providing homeowners a detailed report of their findings, including a parcel-specific list of requirements, location and photos of each issue and recommendations for individuals wanting to take additional steps. Following inspections, FireAside’s resident reports are sent via email to property owners, or access your report here. These reports provide a checklist of compliance to-dos and reminders so residents can prioritize and resolve each issue, and also include a convenient button to request curbside chipping service through FireAside’s Chipper Day reservation system.
If you wish to schedule an appointment for a Forestry Department staff member to check for defensible space on your property and make improvement recommendations, contact the Forestry Department at defensiblespace@tahoedonner.com or (530) 587-9432. For a list of vendors who perform tree and brush removal services, see our Business Directory or Truckee Fire’s website.