Wildfire Zones: Northglenn vs Westminster
How do wildfire zones rules compare between Northglenn, CO and Westminster, CO?
Westminster has fewer restrictions than Northglenn.
Northglenn, CO
Adams County
Colorado HB23-1273 directs the state Wildland-Urban Interface Code Board to adopt minimum statewide WUI building and defensible space standards under CRS 24-33.5-1226 that local jurisdictions must meet or exceed.
View full Northglenn rules →Westminster, CO
Adams County
Westminster may have wildfire hazard zones requiring defensible space around structures, fire-resistant building materials, and vegetation management.
View full Westminster rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Northglenn | Westminster |
|---|---|---|
| Statute | CRS 24-33.5-1226 | - |
| Authority | WUI Code Board (DFPC) | - |
| Local minimum | Must meet or exceed state code | - |
| Hazard mapping | CO-WRA / CSFS Forest Atlas | - |
| Zone 1 | - | 0 to 30 feet clearance |
| Zone 2 | - | 30 to 100 feet reduced fuel |
| Materials | - | Fire-resistant may be required |
| Insurance | - | May require compliance |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Northglenn FAQ
Are Colorado WUI building codes mandatory statewide?
Yes in mapped WUI hazard areas. Under HB23-1273, local jurisdictions must adopt WUI codes that meet or exceed the state minimum standards set by the Code Board.
How do I know if my Colorado property is in a WUI zone?
Check the Colorado Wildfire Risk Assessment Portal (CO-WRA) and the CSFS Forest Atlas, which map parcels by wildfire hazard rating used by counties for WUI code enforcement.
Westminster FAQ
How much defensible space do I need?
Typically 30 feet of lean/clean zone and 100 feet of reduced fuel zone around structures in Westminster wildfire areas.
Is my property in a wildfire zone?
Check with Westminster fire department or your state wildfire hazard map. Real estate disclosures must include wildfire zone status.
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