Teller County begins planning to adopt state WUI code; CUSP map shows most homes at elevated risk
Commissioner Williams and John Geerdes of CUSP discussed HB25-142 adoption timelines, CUSP’s WUI mapping that rates 30 subdivisions as “Extreme,” and a proposal to assess properties under five acres at real-estate transfer to capture mitigation ratings and funding.
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Commissioner Williams and John Geerdes of the Central Ute/San Isabel Partnership (CUSP) opened discussion of the state Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Code (HB25-142), which counties may adopt by March 1, 2026. CUSP presented its draft WUI map for Teller County and told the council that 99% of Teller County homes are at higher wildfire risk than the statewide average; the map identifies 30 subdivisions rated “Extreme” encompassing roughly 2,136 structures across 20,081 acres.
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