Redmond recommends defensible space clearance of 30 feet around structures per DNR Firewise guidelines; critical areas vegetation is protected under RMC 21.64 and requires city review before removal.
Redmond does not have a strict mandatory brush clearance ordinance like California jurisdictions, but the Redmond Fire Department recommends property owners maintain defensible space based on Washington DNR Firewise USA guidelines. This includes 30 feet of reduced combustible vegetation around structures, cleared gutters, and pruned tree limbs away from chimneys and roofs. Properties adjacent to wildland interface areas such as Marymoor Park, Watershed Preserve, and the forested north Redmond neighborhoods face greater wildfire risk. However, Redmond has strong critical areas protections under RMC 21.64 that regulate removal of vegetation in wetlands, streams, steep slopes, and fish and wildlife habitat conservation areas. Removing more than minor understory vegetation in a critical area buffer requires a Critical Areas Report and city approval. Coordinate defensible space work with the Planning Department if your lot contains mapped critical areas.
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