Boulder may ban plants, wood fences near homes in wildfire zones

Boulder may ban plants, wood fences near homes in wildfire zones

The Boulder City Council last week gave initial approval to new home hardening rules aimed at reducing wildfire risk in the city’s most vulnerable areas by prohibiting flammable materials on and around new homes.The proposal is part of Boulder’s broader effort to adapt to a year-round fire season and the growing wildfire threat fueled by climate change. Residents have already seen insurance premiums rise — or lost coverage altogether — due to th…