Wildland-urban interface overlay (Title 13.70)
A new overlay zone and the 2006 state wildland-urban interface building code, required by HB 48 by Jan. 1, 2026, covering areas with a structure exposure score of 5 and above, mostly new construction and redevelopment. The hearing was held Nov. 20 and the council adopted it Dec. 4, 2025.
Approved
- Type
- Code change
- City Council: Ordinance 2025-22: wildland-urban interface overlay and building code
- City Council: Public hearing: wildland-urban interface overlay (Title 13.70) and 2006 state building code
- City Council: Work meeting: wildfire overlay and master plan signs
- City Council work session: Wildland-urban interface update (HB 48)
In brief
Wildland-urban interface overlay (Title 13.70) appears on 3 recorded agendas, from the City Council work session meeting of October 23, 2025 to the City Council meeting of December 4, 2025.
On record, it was continued once and approved once.
The most recent decision was approved (6-0) at the City Council meeting of December 4, 2025.
Follow the money and project delivery
Wildland-urban interface overlay (Title 13.70)
- Council action
Approved: Ordinance 2025-22: wildland-urban interface overlay and building code · Approved minutes Record → · Dec. 4, 2025
- Money in the record
No itemized amount linked in the records collected.
- Signed agreement and payments
Execution and project-level disbursements are not verified by this tracker. They require separate records; meeting approval alone does not establish either.
- Work and operating costs
Check the linked records for completion and recurring operating costs; this tracker does not verify them. Record →
Every hearing and vote
December 4, 2025 · City Council
Ordinance 2025-22: wildland-urban interface overlay and building code
Approved · 6-0
Council Member Brewer noted risk beyond the mapped areas, such as along creeks, and suggested an educational component during permitting; Council Member Gray agreed.
November 20, 2025 · City Council
Public hearing: wildland-urban interface overlay (Title 13.70) and 2006 state building code
Continued
The proposed boundary follows a structure exposure score of 5 and above, with an input from the fire authority; the state deadline is Jan. 1, 2026, the city will not assess fees and requirements mostly apply to new construction and redevelopment. Council Members Gray and Brewer asked about defensible space and remodel triggers. Four residents spoke against the map or asked for a smaller boundary. The hearing was left open.
November 20, 2025 · City Council
Work meeting: wildfire overlay and master plan signs
Discussed
Fire authority staff explained the scoring. Council Member Fotheringham supported I-215 as the initial boundary; Council Member Brewer would include the west side only if it changes UDOT action. The city attorney declined to advise on whether the rules affect new construction because of a personal property interest near the boundary; other counsel will answer. On the sign amendment, the applicant asked for a 15-foot setback on Highland Drive instead of 20 because of a canal easement; the attorney said the council can approve it without returning to the commission.
October 23, 2025 · City Council work session
Wildland-urban interface update (HB 48)
Discussed
State law requires cities to adopt wildland-urban interface standards by Jan. 1, 2026. Staff asked whether to adopt only the area with scores of 5 and above or also an optional lighter area. Council Member Gray was not ready to include the lighter area, citing owner burden and tree canopy; Mayor Dahle said there appeared to be support to remove it for now. The Planning Commission starts review Oct. 28.