Council hears first public testimony on proposed wildfire structure-hardening code

Apr 23, 2025

Fire department fuels manager presented a draft ordinance to adopt new building standards for wildfire resistance; the ordinance would apply to new construction and major remodels and requires measures such as Class A roofing and ember-resistant vents. No action taken at first hearing.

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The Payson Common Council on April 23 received a staff presentation and public comment on Ordinance 970, a proposed amendment to the Town of Payson Code of Ordinances to adopt a wildfire structure-hardening building code (Title 15, Chapter 150, Section 50.31).

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