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Resident asks whether the city offers 'Firewise' landscaping programs; staff says not currently
Summary
A resident attending the meeting asked whether the city has a Firewise landscaping initiative to encourage defensible space; planning staff said the city currently runs drought-tolerant landscaping ("0-scape") programs but not a Firewise program.
A resident, Anna Graff, asked staff whether the city has a Firewise landscaping initiative or incentives similar to programs she knew from other states.
"Do we have anything set up for Firewise landscape initiatives or incentives?" Graff asked during public comment. Planning staff answered that the city runs drought-tolerant and 0-scape landscaping programs but does not have a Firewise program in place.
Graff said she had seen the benefits of Firewise efforts elsewhere in helping property owners create defensible space and reduce fire transfer between properties. Staff encouraged public involvement and said the city could consider outreach or education about defensible-space practices, but no formal program or funding was announced.
