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Council designates whole town as Wildland‑Urban Interface under new state law; fees and maps remain county questions
Summary
Brighton adopted an ordinance clarifying that lands within town limits are designated Wildland‑Urban Interface (WUI) under House Bill 48. Fire officials urged adoption to align with state SES mapping; council and staff flagged outstanding county rules on home‑assessment fees and asked for a county‑level map review and interagency coordination.
Brighton — The Brighton Town Council adopted an ordinance clarifying that the town lies within the state‑defined Wildland‑Urban Interface (WUI) area and discussed how the change intersects with new state law and upcoming county rules.
Wade Watkins, fire marshal for the Unified Fire Authority, told the council that House Bill 48 (effective March 3, 2025) requires jurisdictions to adopt WUI maps by Jan. 1, 2026, and recommended full adoption for Brighton. "The due date to adopt the…
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