Council sets March 10 public hearing and approves first reading to adopt Colorado’s 2025 Wildfire Resiliency Code

Director Robinson summarized the state‑mandated 2025 Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code and recommended the town adopt a Class 1 baseline standard across Timnith with additional Class 2 requirements in higher‑intensity wildland‑urban interface zones. The state‑mapped WUI areas drive the tiered structure; Lammer County elected to require Class 2 countywide, but Timnith staff recommended a townwide Class 1 baseline and targeted Class 2 applications where the map shows higher intensity.

Robinson explained the code applies to new construction and significant alterations inside the WUI and noted local amendments are permitted; staff said they will propose local clarifications and a town‑level IGA with the fire authority to assist with enforcement of exterior landscaping and fencing provisions. He reviewed the state timetable (local adoption by April 1 required to meet state statute and effective July 1) and the town schedule: first reading and a March 10 public hearing were set unanimously.

Council members asked about exemptions, construction cost impacts and enforcement practicalities; Robinson and public comments from a wildfire mitigation consultant noted that building to higher IBHS wildfire‑prepared home standards tends to increase construction costs modestly (a cited sample: 2–3% for a mid‑range single‑story house) while improving safety and reducing ignition risk.

The council approved first reading and set the public hearing for March 10, 2026 at 6 p.m.; staff will present proposed local amendments and an enforcement IGA at that hearing.