Council adopts Wildland‑Urban Interface building code and local zone boundary

The Logan City Council voted Dec. 2 to adopt Ordinance 25‑21, which incorporates the 2006 Wildland‑Urban Interface (WUI) building code into city code and establishes a local WUI zone boundary pending publication of the state’s overlay map.

Chief Robert Lacroix briefed the council on the proposed boundary and the technical mapping tools used (URAP and the state’s forthcoming mapping). Lacroix told the council the city’s local boundary was drawn from available URAP data and that the state’s map (and any associated fees) have not yet been released. “If anyone is in that zone, they will be assessed a fee. We don't know what those fees look like,” he said, urging adoption now to maintain compliance while reserving the right to adjust the zone after the state data become available.

During public comment Gail Yost, a longtime East‑side homeowner, asked whether older homes near the bench are at greater risk; Lacroix responded that those areas currently rate “very low” on the local exposure score but noted rare, wind‑driven events can increase risk.

A council member moved to adopt the ordinance and the council approved it by voice vote. The ordinance adopts the 2006 WUI building code provisions (including building‑material and defensible‑space considerations) and establishes a local zone boundary; staff said legal review and further adjustments will occur once the state’s overlay map and fee guidance are released.

The adoption keeps the city aligned with the state cooperative wildfire response program (CWS) and ensures the city remains eligible for associated state and federal wildfire response resources, according to staff. Council made no changes to the code language during the vote and there were no recorded motions to delay.

Staff will monitor the state’s final mapping and recommend adjustments to the local zone if necessary.