Rush Valley officials briefed on Utah House Bill 48, wildfire rules and burn‑permit process

Mar 26, 2025

Town and fire officials briefed the Rush Valley Town Council on Utah House Bill 48 and the practical effects the law may have locally, including defensible‑space rules, plans to adopt the Wildland Urban‑Interface code and options for using volunteer mitigation work to meet grant matches.

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Town and fire officials told the Rush Valley Town Council that Utah House Bill 48—signed in March—will require communities to adopt measures addressing the wildland‑urban interface and to strengthen defensible‑space rules around structures in wildfire‑prone areas.

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