WUI Property Regulations: Jackson County
| DESCRIPTION |
JACKSON COUNTY |
| Fuel Reduction Around Structure |
Required on new construction and projects for which a building permit is necessary |
| Size Of Fuel Break |
100-150 feet: A 100 ft fuel-break is required. When slope abutting any structure exceeds 20% an additional 50 ft break must be added |
| Dead Vegetation |
Remove All |
| Dry Grass Maximum Height |
6 inches |
| Tree Prunning |
10 ft from ground or 1/3 height of tree to remove "ladder fuels" |
| Tree Thinning |
At least 15 ft between tree trunks to break up thickets |
| Shrubs |
Brush growing beneath trees should be removed to reduce "ladder fuels" |
| Plant Species |
No juniper or other highly combustible species |
| Vegetation Overhanging Structure |
Remove branches within 25 ft of roofline |
| Chimney & Stovepipe Clearance |
No vegetation within 10 ft |
| Firewood, Lumber Piles & Other Flammables |
Move at least 30 ft from structure |
| Exterior Decks |
No requirements |
| Along Driveway |
Vegetation cleared to a height of 13.5 ft |
More on Senate Bill 360: Oregon Forestland-Urban Interface Fire Protection Act
