Commission moves to include WUI code (SB 23-166) language in Title 18

Jan 12, 2026

Planner Carly Thomson proposed adding a Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) section to Title 18 to comply with SB 23-166 and the Commission consented to include WUI definitions and minimum state-required language, removing the Warning & Disclaimer and changing 'permit' to 'certificate' as discussed.

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Planner Carly Thomson presented a proposed addition of section 18.1.18 to Title 18 to adopt Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) provisions. Thomson said the change is tied to state requirements and includes definitions, references to state mapping and the Colorado Wildfire Resiliency code, allowable uses, permits/certificates, and inspection and enforcement language. Thomson noted the proposed language was drafted to meet the minimum code required by the State.

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