The Wheatland City Council on Feb. 24 took its first formal step toward adopting an ordinance designating Fire Hazard Severity Zones within the city.
According to the meeting minutes, the council introduced the ordinance and waived first reading during a public hearing item. The motion passed 5-0, with Councilmember B. Abe making the motion and Councilmember J. Abe seconding it.
The minutes do not explain the specific zone boundaries or whether the ordinance follows state-recommended maps, local modifications or another standard. They also do not say when the item will return for second reading or final adoption.
The fire hazard designation could affect future planning and wildfire-related requirements, but the minutes provided only show the council's procedural step toward adoption.