Planning commission recommends adopting state‑designated WUI map under HB48
On May 19, 2026 the Monroe City Planning Commission unanimously recommended the City Council adopt the state‑designated Wildland‑Urban Interface (WUI) map, citing House Bill 48 (2025) requirements and wildfire suppression cooperative agreement benefits.
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Tyler Timmons of the Sevier County Regional Council told the Monroe City Planning Commission on May 19 that House Bill 48 (2025) requires municipalities to adopt a Wildland‑Urban Interface (WUI) map and corresponding building‑code provisions to participate in cooperative wildfire suppression agreements.
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