Pitkin County holds first reading of Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code, plans mapping and exemptions
Feb 25, 2026
County planners presented and the board held first readings of the Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code and matching land-use amendments, including new structure-hardening standards, defensible-space zones, parcel mapping and a ground-truthing process; second reading and public hearing set for March 25 (map adoption to follow).
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Pitkin County staff presented proposed local adoption of the Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code (CWRC) and companion land-use code amendments on Feb. 25, describing changes to building-material standards, defensible-space zones and mapping procedures that staff said are required or recommended by the state.
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