Paradise Hill Access and Functional Needs Defensible Space Improvement

The Paradise Hill Access and Functional Needs Defensible Space Improvement project is a forecast initiative managed by the Nevada County Office of Emergency Services in California. Located at 17224 Paradise Hill Ct, Grass Valley, CA 95949, the project focuses on reducing wildfire risk by modifying the structure and density of flammable vegetation within zones 1, 2, and 3. The scope of work includes enhancing defensible space up to 200 feet from the structure in a high wildfire hazard zone and performing hazardous vegetation fire clearance within 100 feet from the center line of the roadway. This specific parcel was identified as a priority by the Office of Emergency Services under the initial Access and Functional Needs service program. The project is classified under NAICS code 561730 and was posted on June 24, 2026. It is statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under PRC 21080.49(b) and (c) due to the nature of the hazardous vegetation clearance and the necessity of enhancing defensible space in a high-risk area. Alex Geritz, the Forestry Projects Manager, serves as the primary point of contact for this effort.