Koosharem adopts wildland-urban interface map and ordinance
July 15, 2026, 6:30 p.m. · Koosharem Town Council Room
At its July 15 meeting the Koosharem Town Council unanimously adopted a Wildland Urban Interface map and ordinance to stay compliant with state law and keep wildfire insurance protections, and approved a gazebo building permit. The council also discussed timesheets, fire pits, a Town Hall cleanup and a backup generator grant. Councilmember Jeff Hatch was absent.
From the approved minutes. Updated November 8, 2026.
In brief
4 items came up for a decision or discussion: 2 approved and 2 discussed.
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4 members were present and 1 absent (Councilmember Jeff Hatch).
The next one was on September 9, 2026: Koosharem approves a temporary building moratorium of up to six months while zoning work is finished
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Wildland Urban Interface ordinance and map | Approved · 3-0 |
| Gazebo building permit | Approved · 3-0 |
| Employee timesheets | Discussed |
| Fire conditions, Town Hall cleanup and water system | Discussed |
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · land-use
Wildland Urban Interface ordinance and map
Approved · 3-0
The council adopted the town's Wildland Urban Interface map and ordinance, which keeps the town compliant with state requirements and preserves eligibility for wildfire-related insurance protections. The ordinance adds building requirements only in mapped higher-risk areas.
Item 2 · land-use
Gazebo building permit
Approved · 3-0
The council approved a building permit for a gazebo. Because of its size it needs Sevier County review, and future electrical service will need permits and county approval.
Item 3 · administration
Employee timesheets
Discussed
The council weighed a paid timekeeping program against paper timesheets and leaned toward paper timesheets with a rule on monthly submission deadlines. Policy language was sent to a future work meeting.
Item 4 · utilities
Fire conditions, Town Hall cleanup and water system
Discussed
Members agreed backyard fire pits may continue with precautions and water nearby, planned a community cleanup and Town Hall repainting, and discussed conserving culinary water and pursuing a grant for a backup generator for the water system. The clerk said audit preparations are under way.
What residents said
No public comments were presented.