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9) Visual Analysis: A visual analysis shall be conducted prior to development plan approval of all homes within the Plan Area. All practical efforts shall be made to completely screen the view of all improvements proposed in areas exceeding elevation 475 feet from off-site areas. Fire Safety Requirements: a) All brush and other flammable materials shall be cleared within at least 30 feet of new homes. Ornamental landscaping shall emphasize the use of fire-resistant species. b) The installation of an early-warning fire-detection system or device shall be provided in all residential and commercial structures required by the Fire Marshall. c) Automatic fire sprinklers shall be required in all structures specified in the Uniform Building Code in addition to all structures of 8 ,000 square feet and greater in floor area . Fire sprinklers shall also be required in all new homes located in high and extremely high fire hazard areas (Lots 17 , and 22-27). d) All new homes developed above elevation 540 feet shall be constructed with automatic fire sprinklers and Class A fire-retardant roofing. All other homes shall be constructed with at least Class B roofing. Wood shakes and shingle roofing on new homes shall not be permitted within the Plan Area. e) All new homes located above elevation 540 feet shall be provided with an elevated on-site water storage tank (minimum 1,000-gallon capacity), subject to approval by the Fire Marshall, to ensure adequate water pressure for domestic use, automatic fire sprinklers, and other approved fire systems. t) All residences located on slopes greater than 15 percent shall be accessible from driveways designed to accommodate fire-fighting equipment. Driveways shall be a minimum of 16 feet wide and 20 feet clear. Driveways exceeding 150 feet in length shall be designed to allow a fire truck to turn around. g) All new development shall be provided with sufficient fire-flow facilities, in conformance with the requirements of the Fire Marshall . 28