In areas identified by the fire protection district as having a specific wildland fire danger, a wildfire mitigation plan shall be prepared by a qualified professional for inclusion with the submittal of a site development plan.

(1)

The wildfire mitigation plan shall address, at a minimum, the following:

(a)

Access, ingress, egress, and evacuation;

(b)

Fuel modification;

(c)

Water supply;

(d)

Construction, location, and design of structures; and

(e)

Ignition potential.

(2)

The wildfire mitigation plans shall be prepared in accordance with National Fire Protection Associate (NFPA) standards, as applicable.

(3)

In addition to any recommended wildfire mitigation methods, the site development plan shall identify any existing trees proposed to be removed for fire mitigation. Further, a schedule showing when the fire mitigation will be performed and when it will be completed, and a plan for disposal of the vegetation removed for fire mitigation, shall be included with the site development plan.

(4)

The City Manager may authorize or require a deviation from these standards if another arrangement more satisfactorily complies with NFPA or local standards.

(Ord. No. 2677, § 1(exh. A), 12-17-2024)