#SistersDefensibleSpace
Councilors are torn on enforcing new fire safety codes, but one thing is clear: prioritizing the 0–5-foot defensible-space zone could save homes from devastating fires.

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Council split on timeline for defensible-space code; 0–5-foot zone emerges as priority
Councilors signaled broad support for prioritizing the 0–5-foot defensible-space zone, but were split on whether to direct staff to draft enforceable municipal code immediately or to build education and incentive pilots first.
citizenportal.ai
September 20, 2026 at 11:58 PM