Sisters workshop advances '0-to-5' defensible-space push, debates code and incentives

Sep 17, 2026

At a Dec. 16 workshop, Sisters council and fire officials prioritized the 0–5-foot defensible-space zone, debated whether to draft municipal code now or pursue incentives and education first, and reviewed data, costs and vendor tools to target mitigation.

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Mayor Jennifer Lutz convened a special City of Sisters workshop on Dec. 16 to press city and district partners for coordinated wildfire resilience work, focusing on defensible-space measures for existing homes and potential municipal code changes.

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