Commissioners discuss wildfire code outreach; county may distribute recommended code with permit applications

Jun 1, 2026

The board reviewed wildfire code adoption approaches used by neighboring jurisdictions and discussed distributing recommended code materials with driveway and other permits, having applicants acknowledge receipt, and preparing 'firewise' packets for affected families (about 63 households were mentioned).

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Board members discussed wildfire code adoption and outreach strategies. Speakers said that some neighboring counties have adopted the code and delegated enforcement to the state, while others use a lighter approach: giving recommended code materials to permit applicants and asking them to acknowledge receipt.

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