Wildland Urban Interface

Expressed appreciation for council work on the WUI issue and noted annotated distance measurements along the I-215 corridor.

Expressed support for wildfire interface efforts and suggested rebating state-imposed fees to homeowners who complete fire mitigation work.

Raised concerns about high fire risk designations and whether I-215 acts as a sufficient natural fire break for their neighborhood.

Asked the council to table the vote, arguing the map was hastily drawn and that defensible space rules could create hardships for existing homeowners.

Stated that her neighborhood on Wallace Lane is no more susceptible to fire than homes across the street and shouldn't be included in the overlay.

Highlighted difficulties property owners face in creating defensible space near poorly maintained canals and UDOT land.

Expressed concern about the lack of information regarding what happens once the state law goes into effect, specifically regarding defensible space and tree removal.

Questioned why the dark blue zone extends northward away from orange/red risk zones and why I-215 wasn't used as a fire break.

Requested more education and community outreach, expressing fear that insurance companies will use the map to drop coverage or raise rates.

Asked how the WUI rules interact with existing F-COS (foothills, canyons, and overlay) regulations and whether fire trucks would need access across undeveloped property.

Noted that houses across the street from her are excluded while her home is included, despite having a fire hydrant directly in front.

Asked who is responsible for clearing defensible space vegetation if the brush is on a neighbor's property within 30 feet of her structure.

Asked what the best way is to direct prospective homebuyers to get more information about the WUI overlay zone during real estate transactions.