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Commission reviews tree-replacement, wildfire guidance; looks to Salt Lake County WUI code
Summary
Commissioners began review of tree and vegetation protection language, debating replacement ratios (current 2:1), exceptions for agriculture/forestry, and a 25% discretionary reduction for preservation; staff will compare Salt Lake County's recent WUI revisions and advise on defensible-space tradeoffs.
Commissioners opened discussion on tree and vegetation protections tied to wildfire and site design, referencing recent Salt Lake County Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) code changes as a potential model. Speaker 5 noted Salt Lake County's WUI work and suggested staff review that adopted language for applicability.
Why it matters: tree-replacement and vegetation rules intersect with wildfire defensible-space requirements and long-term habitat values. Changes can…
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