Public hearing set March 30 on Lake County wildfire resiliency code

Mar 23, 2026

Planning staff told the commission a public hearing on a proposed wildfire resiliency code and map is scheduled for March 30; if adopted then, the code would take effect July 1 and impose exterior hardening and defensible-space requirements for new construction and major repairs.

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Planning staff announced a public hearing on the county’s proposed wildfire resiliency code and accompanying map will be held March 30 at 4:00 p.m. in the county board room. Staff recommended adopting the Colorado code and a map that designates most areas of Lake County as low, moderate or high intensity for wildfire risk. If the board adopts the code on March 30, staff said it would become effective July 1.

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