The Alpine City Planning Commission was scheduled to hold a public hearing on Tuesday, Sept. 15, to consider multiple development and safety items, according to a Sept. 4 report. The agenda included a developer's proposal for a parcel on Healey Boulevard, a proposed wildfire risk map, and updates to city fence rules.
A developer is seeking a development agreement for a parcel on Healey Boulevard (parcel #11:054:0449) that would allow for a subdivision featuring a private lane and one additional lot. Because private lanes are not currently permitted in Alpine, the developer is offering to fund public works projects for the city in exchange for an exception, according to the report. The specific services and the name of the developer were not identified in the hearing notice.
Planners also planned to review a proposed Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) map. This map identifies areas where homes meet wildland areas and face higher fire risks. The creation of this map is required by House Bill 48, which was passed during the 2025 legislative session. Officials noted that adopting a WUI map could prevent the city from losing access to state firefighting resources. The Alpine City Council had previously approved a Cooperative Wildland Fire Management Agreement on May 26, which Fire Chief Brian Patten stated ensures the state covers costs for certain delegated wildland fires and relieves the city of financial liability.
The commission was also set to consider changes to the city's rules regarding fences, walls, and hedges. The proposed amendments under Section 3.21.060 of the development code include five specific questions: whether to ban 8-foot solid fences, whether to prohibit chain-link fences citywide, whether to require neighbor notification before fence construction, how to measure fence height, and whether to require shorter fences near driveways to improve sight lines for drivers.
The hearing was scheduled for 6 p.m. at Alpine City Hall, located at 20 N. Main St. Residents can participate in person or contact the City Recorder at 801-756-6347, ext. 3, for more information. Supporting documents were expected to be available at alpineut.gov prior to the meeting.
