Council schedules public hearing on state wildland‑urban interface code

Dec 18, 2025

After a presentation on the state's wildland‑urban interface code, council members agreed to publish a public hearing (to be coordinated with planning commission) and to collect sample ordinances from nearby cities to tailor local adoption.

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A fire‑safety representative briefed the council on the state's wildland‑urban interface (WUI) code and recommended the city schedule a public hearing and planning commission review. Members discussed whether the statute requires a hearing; staff said it is a mixed practice in nearby towns and encouraged holding a public hearing to ensure public input and legal safety.

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