General Plan Policy Document (Adopted 7-11 ... - City of Wheatland

HEALTH AND SAFETY, Chapter 9POLICIES9.D.1. The City shall require that new development meets State andlocal standards for fire protection. The City Fire Departmentshall review development proposals for compliance with firesafety standards.9.D.2. The City shall ensure that existing and new buildings of publicassembly incorporate adequate fire protection measures toreduce the potential loss of life and property in accordancewith State and local codes and ordinances.9.D.3. The City shall encourage and promote installation andmaintenance of smoke detectors in existing residences andcommercial facilities that were constructed prior to therequirement for their installation.9.D.4. The City shall develop high-visibility fire prevention programs,including those offering voluntary home inspectionsand promoting awareness of home fire prevention measures.9.D.5. The City shall enforce building and fire codes and Cityordinances in regard to fire and fire protection.9.D.6. The City shall continue to improve fire protection services,equipment, and facilities as required and as economically aspossible.9.D.7. The City shall require and maintain adequate street widths,clearances around structures, and turning radii to provide forfire and safety protection and access.9.D.8. The City shall maintain water supply requirements for firefighting needs in accordance with the Insurance ServicesOffice "Fire Suppression Rating Schedule.”9.D.9. The City shall require that areas within the natural/urbaninterface, at a minimum, provide fire and safety protectionthat meet California Department of Forestry and FireProtection (CDF) Fire Safe standards.AIRCRAFT CRASHHAZARDSWheatland is located under the flight path of Beale Air Force Base.While unlikely, any crash landing of an aircraft is a potentiallydisastrous event. This section includes policies to encourage safedevelopment patterns within flight zones to minimize risk. There areadditional policies related to air transportation in Chapter 2 under“Airport Overflight Zones.”Wheatland General Plan Policy Document, Part II 9-7July 11, 2006