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Fruit Heights council adopts revised open-fires and fireworks map to match county hazard areas
Summary
The council voted unanimously March 24 to adopt an updated map restricting open fires and fireworks in higher-risk areas, aligning the city with county and state hazard designations; staff said ordinance language on fire pits will be revised later.
Fruit Heights officials unanimously adopted an updated open‑fires and fireworks restriction map on March 24, after staff said the change was needed to match county and state hazard areas.
The council approved a motion to adopt the map as presented. City staff said the map adds the west side of Highway 89 and other portions of hillside neighborhoods after recent dry conditions and a backyard fire that produced 25‑foot flames. City staff said Farmington and other neighboring departments responded quickly to the incident.
Darren, the city staff member presenting the item, told the council the map ‘‘matches what the county and the state have for this area’’ and that adopting the map now would allow staff to give residents earlier notice of restrictions. The council discussed the need to update ordinance verbiage to clarify whether legitimate, constructed fire pits meeting specific safety criteria will still be allowed.
Mayor Jeanne Gerberg and council members said moving the map forward promptly would give residents clear visual guidance about whether their property falls inside a restricted zone. Councilor Gary Anderson moved to adopt the map; Mark Cottrell seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
City staff said the map adoption is administrative; any ordinance changes that set detailed conditions for fire pits, grills or other open‑fire uses will return to the council after a public‑hearing process. The city will notify residents about the new restriction map and proceed with ordinance language updates.
