Old-growth trees live another day as controversial Bellingham townhome development hits pause
The developer rescinded its purchase and sale agreement to buy the property.
Source: yahoo.com
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The developer rescinded its purchase and sale agreement to buy the property.
The codes are designed to protect developments from wildfires.
New state building codes in Washington state to protect properties between urban and wooded areas against wildfires have sparked a backlash.
The regulations would eliminate trees and require at least 30 feet of "defensible space" around new homes.
More than 300 trees comprising an urban forest could be removed to make room for townhomes.