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3.1.12.
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3.1.13.
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Acknowledging that wild昀椀re protection
is paramount, the Village should, where
possible, recognize the value of urban
leafy trees to store carbon, reduce
water run-off, buffer windstorms and
mitigate summer heating impacts
by encouraging leafy tree planting
and retention.
federal conservation,
preservation, and restoration
groups including government
ministries, agencies, non-pro昀椀ts,
and private landowners.
3.1.14.
Continue to build relationships and
partner with local, provincial, and
Provincial and federal
environmental regulations are
recognized and applicable
within the Village boundaries.
3.2 WILDFIRE RISK
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INTRODUCTION
POLICIES
Wild昀椀re is a risk for the Village of Radium
Hot Springs. The Village has completed a
Community Wild昀椀re Resiliency Plan (2024).
3.2.1.
OBJECTIVES
The Village should follow the
recommendations within the
Community Wild昀椀re Resiliency Plan
(2024).
3.2.2.
Objective 5: Protect the community from
wild昀椀re risk.
The Village should update the
Community Wild昀椀re Resiliency Plan
(2024) every 5-10 years.
3.2.3.
Require all developments to follow
FireSmart principles and design
in accordance with the Wild昀椀re
Development Permit Area.
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VILLAGE OF RADIUM HOT SPRINGS Official Community Plan
