Town Council approves WUI code on first reading; PSC hears wildfire mitigation updates

Mar 5, 2026

PSC was told the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) code was approved on first reading by Town Council and that mitigation work in the Metzler area covers about 23–25 acres; the code focuses on construction standards to reduce wildfire spread.

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PSC members were informed that Town Council approved the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) code on first reading. Staff described the WUI code as part of the statewide building code framework that each jurisdiction adopts locally; many building manufacturers already meet the standards and Castle Rock is considered largely low to moderate wildfire risk.

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