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Arvada makes Jefferson County fire bans automatic within city to close enforcement gap

5425955 · July 15, 2025
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Summary

Council unanimously adopted an ordinance to make Jefferson County fire restrictions and bans take effect automatically in Arvada, while preserving authority for the city manager to modify or withdraw them.

An ordinance that makes Jefferson County fire restrictions and bans take effect automatically in Arvada passed unanimously July 15, a change city staff described as closing a gap between county orders and local enforcement. City Manager Don Wick told the council the amendment addresses a delay under current code that left a gap between when Jefferson County declares a restriction or ban and when the city manager could review and approve it…

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