IMPORTANT

Wild Fire Awareness

At ARTS Eco Village™, wildfire awareness is considered an important aspect of the planning process. Fire-aware by Design! Wildfire resilience will be considered during the planning and design of ARTS Eco Village™. Final measures will be determined in consultation with architects, engineers and the relevant authorities.

Commitment

At ARTS Eco Village™, our commitment to permaculture, art, and sustainable living goes hand in hand with protecting our beautiful natural environment. Because the village will be located within a zone under Andalusia's Plan INFOCA, we will take wildfire prevention seriously.

In strict accordance with the regulations of the Junta de Andalucía and the Town Hall, we will implement comprehensive safety measures to safeguard our community, our guests, and the surrounding ecosystem.

As required by the Wildfire Self-Protection Bylaw, Arts Eco Village™ will operate under a registered Plan de Autoprotección. This plan maps our terrain, details our available emergency water resources, outlines clear evacuation protocols, and structures our communal fire response framework.

MUNICIPAL SAFETY STANDARDS

At Arts Eco Village™ we will utilize a mixture of smart ecological design and strict municipal safety standards to keep our landscape resilient:

1. Fire-Resistant Landscaping (Permaculture Design)

Smart Species Selection: We prioritize planting fire-resistant native flora rather than highly flammable species like cypress or pine.
Strategic Break Zones: We maintain a 3-meter immediate clear zone directly around structures, free of low-hanging or dry vegetation.
30-Meter Buffer Zones: We manage a wider 30-meter perimeter protection area to create horizontal and vertical space between tree crowns and ground brush, slowing potential fire spread.

2. Terrain & Structural Maintenance

Clearing Undergrowth: We cut back weeds and wild grasses across the property so they never exceed 10 cm in height during dry periods.
Roof & Gutter Cleanliness: Dead leaves, overhanging branches, and organic debris are systematically cleared from all building roofs.
Eco-Friendly, Fire-Retardant Materials: Our building frameworks avoid highly flammable plastics, synthetic awnings, and unprotected wood planks.

3. Emergency Infrastructure

Water Reservoirs: We maintain dedicated water deposits, eco-pools, and irrigation systems to assist in fire-suppression efforts if needed.
Unobstructed Access: All internal eco-village pathways and main entrance gates are kept entirely clear of parked vehicles to guarantee instant access for heavy firefighting trucks.

Community Fire Safety fee

What is the Community Fire Safety Fee and why is it mandatory?

It is a collective contribution (€8.800) paid by all tiny house owners to fund the mandatory fire prevention infrastructure required by the Town Hall and Plan INFOCA. Under Andalusian law, the village cannot operate without these active measures. It is legally bundled into the community fees, ensuring every resident shares the responsibility of keeping the ecosystem safe.

What specific wildfire protection expenses does this fee cover?

The fee is strictly allocated to three key areas of the Plan de Autoprotección:

Seasonal Land Management: Contracting heavy machinery or manual labor twice a year (before June 1 and after October 15) to clear dry undergrowth and maintain the 30-meter perimeter firebreak zone.
Infrastructure Maintenance: Servicing the dedicated water deposits, testing emergency pumps, and maintaining pressurized hydrants.
Administrative Compliance: Paying the certified technical engineer who must periodically inspect, update, and officially re-submit the village's Plan de Autoprotección to the municipality.