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Council weighs wildfire, access and geologic hazards as hillside development moves forward
Summary
Councilmembers, staff and the fire marshal discussed how wildfire and other geologic hazards should shape development limits and fire‑safety investments on North Ogden’s hillsides.
The meeting included an extended discussion of wildland‑urban interface risks, emergency access and geological hazards tied to hillside development.
Scott (city planning staff) framed the item as “geologic hazards” and suggested treating slope, access and fuel type differences as criteria for future hillside development. Fire Marshal Markham described differences in vegetation and access that affect which neighborhoods…
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