Committee members reviewed an initial proposal (Ordinance 15) to update the county's wildland‑urban interface (WUI) provisions so they match the state’s updated code.
"The state, as of 01/01/2027, will be adopting the 2024 wildland urban interface code, and we're just trying to update our code to match that," said a planning representative (Committee member S9). Staff noted the county's own maps were completed ahead of other jurisdictions but that the state is still finalizing official maps.
Members discussed how the county's map and code text would align with state changes, including minor text adjustments. After attorney review was recommended, the committee moved and seconded a recommendation that the full county council consider the ordinance; the motion passed with members saying "aye." The committee directed staff to obtain a final check from county attorneys before advancing the ordinance to council.
No final adoption occurred; the committee recommended the draft to the full council for action after the final legal review.