City considers new fire safety measures

MEDICAL LAKE – The City Council is reviewing a new regulation aimed at reducing fire hazards by requiring property owners to remove dangerous vegetation and debris.

Building Inspector Dave Weisbeck outlined the proposal during a July 2 meeting, explaining that the goal is to mitigate fire risks and improve public health and safety.

“It builds on our maintenance code,” Weisbeck explained. “Currently, we treat many issues as nuisances.”

The proposed regulation, Title 9 Chapter 9.10.025, requires all property owners and occupants to remove or destroy all hazardous vegetation and debris.

The regul...