Fraser planners recommend adopting Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code and defensible-space rules

Feb 26, 2026

The planning commission voted to recommend an amendment to chapter 19 to add defensible-space landscaping requirements that implement the Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code; staff described the two core components—structure hardening and defensible landscape zones—and the proposed April 1 adoption with an effective date no later than July 1.

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The planning commission voted to recommend approval of resolution 20260202 to amend chapter 19 and add defensible-space requirements consistent with the Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code. Assistant town planner Alan Seelos presented the state model code background, mapping and the intended local adoption steps. "So I'm Alan Seelos, assistant town planner," he said before outlining the code's origins and purpose.

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