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Commission weighs berm standards and prepares to adopt state wildland‑urban‑interface map
Summary
Planners advised developers to assume a 2‑foot commercial berm standard pending site‑plan flexibility and reviewed a state mandate (House Bill 48) requiring adoption of a wildland‑urban‑interface code and map by Jan. 1; commissioners discussed maintenance, water‑wise landscaping and potential tax assessments tied to state fire maps.
During the Nov. 25 meeting staff asked the commission for direction on commercial streetscape standards and updated planners on a state mandate to adopt a wildland‑urban‑interface (WUI) code.
Planning staff noted Lindon code (17.48.30) requires a landscaped berm—20 feet wide and living vegetation—usually 3 feet along State Street and 2 feet along 700 North. Staff asked what to tell developers; commissioners…
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