(A) The entirety of the Town of Vail lies within a wildfire hazard area. The natural vegetation surrounding and throughout the community is dependent on wildfire for regeneration and ecosystem health. The ecosystem is dependent upon infrequent, high severity stand replacing wildfire. Wildfires of this character can carry over many thousands of acres and burn for several weeks. Besides substantial flaming fronts, fires of this nature frequently send large quantities of embers miles outside of the main fire perimeter igniting additional spot fires. Due to the long and narrow layout of the town, no location within the town limits is outside the potential ember fall area from a wildfire.
(B) Structures built within the town shall be constructed and landscaped in a manner to resist ignition from wildfire flames and embers. Specific requirements for ignition resistant construction and landscaping are in Title 10, Chapter 1; Title 12, Chapter 11; and Title 14, Chapter 10 of this code.
(Ord. 19(2019) § 9)