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Interlaken Town council briefed on House Bill 48, urged to adopt WUI code ahead of 2028 fee changes
Summary
Council heard a detailed update on state House Bill 48 and the state Wildland‑Urban Interface map, was told most properties are currently mapped as high risk, and agreed to redraft a local ordinance and host fire‑district assessments to help residents comply before fee changes take effect in 2028.
Interlaken Town council members were briefed March 3 on state House Bill 48 and the town’s obligation to adopt a Wildland‑Urban Interface (WUI) code and map that the state is applying to properties.
The Chair said the map currently places the majority of town properties in a high‑risk zone and warned residents that compliance affects insurance coverage and future fees. "It's going to have a big impact on our community, your ability to insure your home," the Chair said, adding that the state map and risk…
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