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Lakewood council postpones wildfire resiliency code after resident concerns
Summary
On May 11, 2026, Lakewood City Council voted 10–0 to postpone consideration of a local wildfire resiliency ordinance and related building-code changes, saying staff will first implement state-required standards and return with more outreach and data.
Lakewood City Council voted unanimously on May 11 to postpone indefinitely an ordinance that would adopt a local wildfire resiliency code and an associated wildland-urban interface map.
The council’s action followed a weeks-long public debate and a weekend ward meeting that prompted staff to revise recommendations. Mayor Strom told the chamber the council would "start with what the state is requiring" rather than immediately adopting broader local changes, and that staff would provide additional opportunities for public engagement before any expansion beyond state-mandated standards.
The decision stemmed from competing concerns voiced during the…
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