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Defensible Space Plan <br />A defensible space plan should include a site plan indicating; <br />* The property dimensions <br />* Location of any structures on the property, as well as decks, patios, etc. <br />* A cleared space of at least 30' around the structures (see attached diagram). This does not <br />mean that there cannot be natural vegetation in this area, only that the trees, shrubs, etc. <br />should be deciduous, spaced far apart (10' minimum between crowns) and pruned to <br />10' above ground level. <br />* Any noncombustible surfaces, i.e. gravel, cement sidewalks, driveways, etc. <br />* Slope or grade on property <br />* Dimensions of each zone, see attached <br />* Natural vegetation location and placement in each zone <br />* A brief, written statement of property owner's plan to maintain the defensible space on the <br />property, e.g. removal of dead limbs, continued pruning of trees (crowns), etc. <br />Your site plan diagram should show that moving away from the building out into the wild -land <br />interface, the features gradually shift from man-made to more natural elements. <br />Example -Not to Scale <br />' - Pond <br />1,563' <br />House located relative to natural and man-made features that buffer against fire. <br />2 <br />