Wildland Urban Interface Fire Code
Adoption of the state-required WUI Fire Code and map, with precedence over conflicting zoning rules except in the Riparian Corridor Overlay. Adopted 7-0 on Nov. 18, 2025.
- Where it stands
- Approved
- Type
- Code change
- Location
- Citywide, mapped WUI areas
- Applicant
- Salt Lake City
Every hearing and vote
October 21, 2025 · City Council
Consent agenda
Approved · 6-0
The consent agenda passed 6-0. It set Nov. 18 hearings on the RMF-35 and RMF-45 multi-family zoning text amendment (PLNPCM2024-01388) and the Wildland Urban Interface Fire Code, and made board appointments: Brian Conley (Transportation Advisory Board, term to Sept. 25, 2028), Nicholas Pedersen (City and County Building Conservancy and Use Committee, to July 16, 2029), Amanda Stewart (Art Design Board, to Oct. 21, 2028) and Taymour Semnani (Historic Landmark Commission, to Oct. 21, 2029).
October 21, 2025 · City Council work session
Wildland Urban Interface Fire Code text amendment (briefing)
Discussed
The proposal adopts the state-required Wildland Urban Interface Fire Code and a map showing where it applies, and amends Title 21A so the fire code takes precedence where it conflicts with zoning rules, except in the Riparian Corridor Overlay. The code regulates building materials, construction, separation and landscaping to reduce fire risk. Planning and Fire Department staff explained how parcels on the map would be reviewed. Council Member Wharton asked for a review of how other cities are handling the code, which Fire Department staff agreed to provide. Council Member Lopez Chavez joined during this item.
November 18, 2025 · City Council
Public hearing and adoption: Wildland Urban Interface Fire Code
Approved · 7-0
The Council adopted the state Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) Fire Code, which the city is required to adopt, along with a map of where it applies. The ordinance also gives the WUI code precedence over conflicting Title 21A regulations except in the Riparian Corridor Overlay. The code governs building materials, construction, separation and landscaping to reduce fire risk. One speaker opposed it and asked the Council to review the mapped zones' effect on residential properties; Council Member Wharton acknowledged those concerns and pointed to ongoing fire-safety work.
- Ordinance 68 of 2025