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Grand County master plan update incorporates stronger wildfire mitigation standards
Summary
Community Development staff and Logan Simpson Consultants presented draft maps and public outreach feedback on the county master plan; Director Kris Manguso said the plan integrates higher standards for defensible space and access routes in new developments.
On May 5, 2026, Grand County staff and Logan Simpson Consultants presented a Master Plan update that includes draft maps and summaries of recent public outreach. The presentation covered land-use concepts and identified areas of community feedback for further refinement.
Commissioner Randal F. George asked how the plan addresses wildfire mitigation in new development. Community Development Director Kris Manguso said the plan "integrates higher standards for defensible space and access routes," indicating the draft will emphasize measures designed to reduce wildfire risk in siting and design standards.
Staff and consultants will continue public outreach and refine draft maps before returning recommended plan language and map updates to the board for future consideration.
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