Washington Terrace adopts Wildland-Urban Interface code to align with HB 48

Dec 2, 2025

The council unanimously approved Ordinance 25-06 to adopt the Wildland-Urban Interface Code and a high-risk map under HB 48; Fire Chief Clay Peterson said the move helps the city meet building standards in high-risk zones and qualify for Forest Service support after incidents.

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Washington Terrace’s City Council voted unanimously Dec. 2 to adopt Ordinance 25-06, bringing the Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Code and a city map of high-risk areas into local law.

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