December 2024 Radium Hot Springs Draft OCP Presentation - Flipbook - Page 86
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6.6 WILDFIRE DPA
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INTRODUCTION
POLICIES
A Wild昀椀re Development Permit Area (DPA)
is a regulatory tool used by municipalities
to mitigate the risk of wild昀椀re damage to
properties and communities. The Wild昀椀re
DPA covers the entire Village and requires
developments to follow speci昀椀c guidelines
aimed at reducing wild昀椀re hazards.
GENERAL
6.6.2.
All lands, including undeveloped lots
and common areas within existing
subdivisions must be assessed and
managed as required for wild昀椀re
safety by the property-owner or
strata manager.
Before undertaking development activities
within a Wild昀椀re DPA, property owners are
generally required to obtain a development
permit. The Wild昀椀re DPA plays a crucial role
in reducing the risk of wild昀椀re damage and
enhancing community safety.
6.6.3.
Where wildland areas abut new
subdivisions, consider placing
roadways and/or trails adjacent to the
wildland areas to improve access to
the interface for emergency vehicles,
and provide a fuel break between the
wildland and the subdivision.
6.6.4.
Where possible, design subdivisions so
building sites are located on the 昀氀attest
areas of the property.
6.6.5.
Buildings located near the crest of a
slope must be located a minimum of 10
m from the crest.
6.6.6.
For buildings located within 10 m of
the crest of a slope, additional fuel
reduction is required downslope of
the home.
6.6.7.
Avoid gullies or draws that accumulate
fuel and funnel winds.
OBJECTIVES
Objective 104: Protect property and lives
from wild昀椀re.
Objective 105: Minimize the risk of 昀椀re
spreading to wildland areas.
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Objective 106: Promote responsible
development practices in
wild昀椀re-prone areas.
APPLICABILITY
All lands within the Village of Radium are
subject to the Wildfre DPA.
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EXEMPTIONS
6.6.1.
While Wild昀椀re DPAs impose restrictions
on development, there are often
exemptions to these requirements.
Exemptions to this Development Permit
Area includes:
a) Actions to protect Life or
Property necessary to prevent
immediate threats.
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b) Activities related to normal farm
practices in accordance with
relevant legislation.
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ROOFING MATERIALS
6.6.8.
Roo昀椀ng materials must be of a ULC/
ASTM Class A 昀椀re rating.
EXTERIOR CLADDING & PROJECTIONS
6.6.9.
Any material used for exterior wall
昀椀nishes must be non-combustible such
as stucco, metal siding, brick, cement
shingles, or non-combustible cladding.
6.6.10. Wood, Vinyl and treated wood siding
are not permitted.
6.6.11.
VILLAGE OF RADIUM HOT SPRINGS Official Community Plan
Notwithstanding Policy 6.6.10 wood
trim and architectural features are
exempt from this requirement.
