Castle Rock, CO Fire Regulations: Wildfire Zones (2026)
Key Facts
- Setting
- Front Range wildland-urban interface
- Ignition zone
- 100 feet around home
- 0-5 ft zone
- Noncombustible rock, no shrubs
- Intermediate
- Flammables 30+ feet away
- Fire stages
- Stage 1 / Stage 2 restrictions
Summary
Castle Rock sits in the wildland-urban interface of the Front Range and applies home ignition zones extending 100 feet from the home. Residents should harden roofs and vents, use noncombustible rock within 5 feet, and maintain defensible space out to 100 feet.
zones which extend 100 feet beyond your home
Full Breakdown
Town wildfire guidance frames property protection around 'zones which extend 100 feet beyond your home.' The immediate 0-5 foot zone should use noncombustible materials like rock and be cleared of shrubs and trees; the intermediate zone keeps flammable materials at least 30 feet away; and the extended zone manages vegetation to 100 feet. Residents are urged to keep roofs and gutters free of dead leaves and pine needles and keep grasses to 4 inches. Douglas County and Castle Rock reference building-material hardening guides. During elevated fire danger the Town imposes Stage 1 or Stage 2 restrictions town-wide.
Violations & Fines
Guidance is advisory, but overgrown vegetation is enforceable as a nuisance and fire restrictions carry fines up to $1,000, 180 days jail, or both.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What should I do in the first 5 feet around my home?
Sources & Official References
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