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Greeley, CO Fire Regulations: Wildfire Zones (2026)

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Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Adopted
Ord. No. 7, 2026 (Mar. 17, 2026)
Map update cycle
At least every 3 years
Enforcers
Fire chief and chief building official
Authority
Sec. 22-703, Wildfire Resiliency Code

Summary

Greeley adopted the Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code in 2026 and must map Wildfire-Urban Interface areas and fire intensity classes citywide, updating the map at least every three years.

The city will develop and adopt a local map designating Wildfire-Urban Interface (WUI) areas and fire intensity classifications within its jurisdictional boundaries. A local map shall be updated at intervals not to exceed three years, or sooner if substantial changes in conditions, data, or methodology occur.

View official code

Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Municipal Code: Supplement 6 Update 1).

Full Breakdown

Greeley adopted the statewide Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code by reference in March 2026, with the fire chief and chief building official jointly enforcing it as code officials. The code requires the city to develop and adopt a local map designating Wildfire-Urban Interface (WUI) areas and fire intensity classifications within Greeley's jurisdictional boundaries, and to update that map at intervals no longer than three years, or sooner if conditions, data, or methodology change substantially. A code official may also petition the state Wildfire Resiliency Code Board for modifications to how the statewide code applies locally.

Violations & Fines

Building without complying with WUI construction standards once a parcel is mapped is an administrative code violation processed under Title 2, Chapter 12, subject to penalties in Title 1, Chapter 10 of the Greeley code.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my Greeley address in a designated wildfire zone?
The city is required to develop and publish a local Wildfire-Urban Interface map under Sec. 22-703; check the city's current map or contact the fire department for your parcel's classification.
When did Greeley adopt wildfire building standards?
Greeley adopted the Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code by reference on March 17, 2026, making it one of the newest chapters in the city's fire code.

Sources & Official References

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