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More Berkeley Hills homes could have to follow ‘Zone Zero’ rules under new state regulations

berkeleyside.org · 14hShare

Robin and Susan Beauchamp redesigned the outdoor space around their 1950 home in the Berkeley Hills to comply with strict defensible space guidelines. Credit: Ximena Natera for Berkeleyside " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/newspack-berkeleyside-cityside.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/NATERA_EMBER_250522_07.jpg?fit=780%2C521&ssl=1" /> With Berkeley’s own defensible space requirements already in effect for 1,400 homes, hundreds more could soon be subject to new, but more relaxed, state requirements.

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