If you live in a Fire Hazard Zone, you will find yourself having to deal with extra requirements. Things like mandatory Weed Abatement, recommended lists of fire-resistant plants, etc.
Weed Abatement[]
The exact requirements tend to vary from county to county, it is best to check your local county to see if you are in a potential fire zone and what the Weed Abatement requirements are.
Safe to Plant lists[]
These are lists provided for specific areas, of plants deemed to be suitable for growing within those areas.
Richmond Plant List - For use in the Richmond, California metro area.