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Hyde Park Adopts State Wildland-Urban Interface Code, Sets Local Boundary at Bonneville Shoreline Trail
Summary
Hyde Park City Council adopted a state-required Wildland-Urban Interface code and drew the boundary along the Bonneville Shoreline Trail corridor. The move meets a January deadline and drew public concern about insurance costs and property requirements.
Hyde Park — The city council voted unanimously Dec. 10 to adopt the Utah Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) code required by the state, establishing the Bonneville Shoreline Trail corridor as the city’s interim WUI boundary.
Marcus (city staff) introduced the ordinance as a state requirement with a Jan. 1, 2026 compliance deadline and said the draft uses the Bonneville Shoreline Trail corridor because it already functions as a firebreak. "When the state publishes their map, we're going to be required to adopt whatever they publish," Marcus told the council, saying the ordinance allows Hyde Park to meet the immediate deadline while reserving the right to adjust after state guidance is final.
During public comment, Charlene Williams urged the council to resist the state's draft mapping and warned of financial and property impacts, saying the law could lead to higher insurance premiums and retrofitting costs for homeowners. "If you're in the zone, you have intrusion on your private property to assess your compliance," Williams said, and warned that fees and stricter building standards could follow.
Council members and staff discussed implementation questions including which officials would handle inspections and enforcement. Marcus identified Darren Hancey, the city's building official, as the primary code official for building-code references and noted local fire departments could play inspection roles. The council also heard that the state pulled back its draft map amid widespread objections and is continuing to work on its final mapping.
Following discussion, Councilmember Dave moved to adopt the ordinance and Stephanie seconded. The motion carried 3-0.
The ordinance will be codified in the city municipal code; staff said the city will continue to offer feedback to state legislators as the final statewide map and enforcement rules are developed.
