Zoning of Legal Obligations of Removal – Anglet

Location dataset for the zoning of the Legal Debubillement Obligations (OLD) in Anglet. [Prefectural Order No. 64 2022 1121-000-30](https://www.anglet.fr/fileadmin/user_upload/Actualite/2023/Obligation_legale_de_debroussaillement/AP_massifs_forestiers_communes_OLD-21112022.pdf “Opens internal link in current window”) requires the City of Anglet and the various owners of wooded plots (and nearby) to clear and clear the targeted parcels. Indeed, the woods, forests and moors of Anglet are classified as high risk due, in particular, to the population density that lives nearby. On the other hand, the multiplication and intensity of periods of drought makes the forest more vulnerable. Specifically, the scrubbing involves all owners located less than 200 metres from a forest mass of more than 0.5 hectares. ## **why clear?** Scrubbing is a legal obligation. It is a responsible and compulsory civic act (Article 134-6 of the Forest Code) which consists of reducing the density of vegetation around the houses. It guarantees the horizontal and vertical rupture of the continuity of the vegetation cover. Scrubbing is the best fire protection, slowing down its spread and decreasing its intensity. It is the best way to get safe as well as your family and protect your home and property. ## **who needs to do it?** The scrubbing is the responsibility of any owner or tenant, of constructions, construction sites or installations of any kind, regardless of property limitations. The owner is responsible for the scrubbing of his plot. The mayor ensures compliance with the legal duty of clearing. In case of non-compliance, the municipality may give notice to the owner to do so. ## **where?** For land situated within or less than 200 m from a forest area of more than 0.5 hectares, the obligation to clear clear shall apply to: * a radius of 50 m around the buildings; * the entire plot of land in urban areas; * 2.5 m on both sides of the private access roads to the buildings