Commissioners press safety questions as code changes increase allowed density
Commissioners raised wildfire and emergency‑access concerns as the consultants proposed allowing denser housing types; staff and consultants said the international fire code and local fire district standards remain applicable and can be referenced in code updates.
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Commissioners asked whether the proposed increases in allowed density under new state housing rules could conflict with fire‑safety and access requirements. Multiple commissioners referenced the idea of requiring two points of egress for larger developments and asked whether Talent can incorporate wildfire‑interface or ingress/egress criteria into zoning decisions.
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