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Commission debates setbacks: 30‑foot fire standard vs. smaller lot flexibility (10% rule); staff to return with options
Summary
The commission reviewed proposed setback increases to improve wildfire resilience, discussed a 30‑foot standard favored by fire officials and a 10% ‘small‑lot’ flexibility, and asked staff to craft a clear table and process for variances and exemptions.
Commissioners spent the longest portion of the July 18 meeting debating residential and commercial setback standards, and their relationship with wildfire safety requirements.
Staff recommended increasing side and rear setbacks to 30 feet to align with Board of Forestry and defensible‑space guidance; John Patton, the county’s wildfire mitigation coordinator, explained 30 feet is consistent with CAL FIRE and NFPA defensible‑space guidance and helps reduce radiant heat exposure and improve emergency access. Patience Good (Mariposa County Fire…
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