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 Pruning

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 ½ ft.