Daniel adopts wildland‑urban interface map and moves to adopt local WUI building code

The Daniel Town Council voted June 1 to adopt a town Wildland‑Urban Interface (WUI) map and to move forward with adopting a WUI building code tailored to Daniel.

Staff explained the recommended map uses Wasatch County irrigation ticket data to identify irrigated fields; areas inside that irrigated boundary would be treated as irrigated acreage and generally be outside the WUI trigger. The purpose is to identify where WUI building standards (for example, hardened roofing and noncombustible siding for future construction or remodels) will apply under House Bill 48.

Council members and residents asked how the map would affect neighborhoods such as Storm Haven and whether the town would adopt the state code, the county code, or a Daniel‑specific code with local amendments. Several members said they preferred to adopt Daniel code language (with local amendments similar to Independence's approach) rather than reference raw state or county code language; the council directed staff to change the ordinance text accordingly.

The council moved, seconded and voted to adopt the WUI map and the WUI ordinance language with the substitution naming Daniel Town Code rather than state or county code. The mayor read Ordinance DO2026‑O6‑O1B into the record, listing its approval and effective date as 06/01/2026. Council members noted the change primarily affects new construction or remodels in mapped areas and that irrigation status will exempt some properties; the state will continue to assess certain fees under its authority, and homeowners in affected mapped areas may face additional building requirements on future permits.