Pine Mountain Lake property owners and staff are committed to reducing
the threat of wildfire to our community.
Dennis Pipal, Community Standards Director
(209) 962-1240
Burn Season Requirements
1. No burning is allowed from June 1st through November 15th.
2. PMLA Burn Permit - available at Main Gate or Administration Office.
3. Calfire burn permit (when required - see below) available at the Groveland Fire Station or Merrell Road CDF Station.
3. Call 209-962-8615 for permissible burn day, and give your PML burn permit number and unit/lot number.
1. All lots must be Fire Safety Compliant by July 1st of each year. For more information call Dennis Pipal at (209) 962-1240.
2. Burn Permits from PMLA are required starting Oct. 1, 2010. Apply at the Admin office or call Dennis Pipal at (209) 962-1240. Permits are good for 5 years from the date of issue.
3. No burning is allowed in PML from June 1st to approximately Nov. 15th of each year.
4. Phone number for "burn day" information (209) 533-5598.
5. Firewood permits for the compost pile are $20 for 1 week cutting. Cash only please. Permits can be obtained from the Maintenance yard 962-8612 (call first) for Property Owners and PML renters only.
6. Make sure your lot is properly marked with unit/lot & address signs. Green and white reflector signs can be purchased below.
 TC Sheriff's Community Service Unit
House Number Sign Order Form
13769-A Mono Way
P.O. Box 4066
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 536-9828
8. BBQ and fireplace coals & ashes
Please use great care when disposing of coals and ashes. They should be placed in a covered metal container and set on concrete, if possible, until completely cold. This can take several days. Three things to remember: 1) Please do NOT leave ashes/coals on or under decks or near brush. 2) Do not set the covered container on or near pine needles or fallen leaves. 3) Please do not put them in the trash or in paper bags. Remember, proper care can save lives.
100 Feet of Defensible Space is the Law
In January 2005 a new state law became effective that extended the defensible space clearance around homes and structures from 30 feet to 100 feet. Proper clearance to 100 feet dramatically increases the chance of your house surviving a wildfire. This defensible space also provides for firefighter safety when protecting homes during a wildland fire.
What is Defensible Space?
Defensible space is the area between a house and an oncoming wildfire where the vegetation has been modified to reduce the wildfire threat and to provide an opportunity for firefighters to effectively defend the house. Sometimes, a defensible space is simply a homeowner's properly maintained backyard.
CAL FIRE burn permits are required at certain times of the year and are available at the following locations:
Groveland Fire Dept.
18930 Hwy 120
Groveland, CA 95321
(209) 962-7891
Groveland CDF Station
11700 Merrell Road
Groveland, CA 95321
(209) 962-7821
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