Commission discusses Land Use Code updates to meet Wildland Urban Interface standards

May 6, 2026

Staff warned that adopting Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) requirements will likely conflict with current material and landscaping standards; commissioners favored adopting fire-resistance classifications (Class A/B/C) and discussed trade-offs with the town's color palette and tree-planting goals.

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Director Niall Connolly told the commission that the town's upcoming adoption of Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) standards will create conflicts with existing land-use rules, particularly around permitted siding, roofing materials and landscaping that affect defensible space.

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