NEWS
Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code goes live July 1
The Garfield County Community Development Department is adopting the Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code, effective July 1, 2026. The code establishes updated standards for certain new construction and development in wildfire-prone areas, to reduce risk and improve community resilience. A state education and outreach meeting takes place on April 6, 2026, from 10 – 11:30 a.m. and is available to the public online.
Wildfire Resiliency Code
Public notice
Garfield County Public Health proposes revisions to its on-site wastewater treatment system (OWTS) regulation.
The proposed regulation is on the Garfield County website: garfieldcountyco.gov and the Environmental Health OWTS regulation update page.
The Board of County Commissioners is considering the proposed regulation in a noticed public hearing April 13, 2026, at 8 a.m. All persons interested in or affected by the proposed regulation are invited to participate in the public hearing.
The public can also share feedback:
via email
by phone: 970.625.5200, ext. 8150; or
by completing a survey
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