Castle Valley planners weigh state WUI mapping, fees and appeals

Jan 15, 2026

Commissioners reviewed a state wildland-urban interface (WUI) mapping process tied to a new state bill that could trigger property-specific fees and building-code requirements. The commission agreed to study the state's maps and craft a local WUI map before making a recommendation to the town council.

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At its Jan. 15 meeting, the Castle Valley Planning and Land Use Commission discussed the state’s Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) mapping and a recent bill that will require towns to adopt WUI building standards and submit a local WUI map.

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