Boulder Approves New Construction Rules to Curb Wildfire Risk

Boulder City Council pursuing wildfire mitigation measures

May 16—The Boulder City Council is kicking the tires on how to prepare the city for future wildfires.

Funding available to help with defensible space for eligible Tuolumne County residents

Help is available for any low-income seniors and disabled residents in Tuolumne County who need assistance with clearing defensible space on their properties to protect their homes from wildfires.

Boulder approves new construction rules to curb wildfire risk

The Boulder City Council unanimously updated construction rules to reduce wildfire risk Thursday night.

Boulder set to require fire-resistant materials and plants for new homes

In an effort to reduce wildfire risk, the Boulder City Council on May 15 unanimously approved a new set of building and landscaping rules for properties in fire-prone areas, requiring fire-resistant materials and landscaping around new homes. The ordinance is part of a broader push to prevent flames and embers from spreading house to house during a wildfire. The new standards take effect Aug. 1 and apply only to new construction and certain remo…

Wildfire mitigation rebates available for Boulder County residents

Boulder County residents may earn as much as $500 if they take steps to make their homes hardier against wildfires. The county is accepting applications for its Wildfire Partner General Rebate Program, which offers rebates to residents who take certain steps to make their homes wildfire resistant. There are six actions residents can take to be eligible for the rebate: • Fences are fuses — Replace the 5 feet of fencing attached to one’s home with…