Rocky Ridge adopts updated Utah Wildland‑Urban Interface code in 4–1 vote

The Rocky Ridge Town Council voted 4–1 on April 15 to adopt the updated 2024 Utah Wildland‑Urban Interface (WUI) code, a package of measures aimed at reducing wildfire risk and limiting municipal liability.

Council Member Chuck Todd moved to accept the update and Council Member Joanna Covington seconded; Mayor Ronald Allred and Council Member Byron Allred voted in favor, while Council Member Andrew Aagard voted against the measure. The minutes record the outcome as Passed (4–1). The formal ordinance still must be printed and signed before it takes final form.

Council members described the code’s primary elements as focused on vegetation management within 30 feet of structures, possible building upgrades to fire‑resistant materials for properties near wildland areas, and increased enforcement responsibilities for the town. Officials said these changes could lead to higher compliance costs for residents near the town edges and may require property cleanup on a limited number of existing lots.

The council’s action was recorded in the meeting minutes; the formal ordinance and its effective date were not included in the minutes and therefore are not specified. The transcript of the meeting does not contain verbatim quotes; reporting is based on motions and the council’s recorded actions in the official minutes.

Next steps recorded in the minutes: the adopted measure’s formal ordinance needs to be printed and signed before administrative steps or enforcement actions are implemented.