HomeMy WebLinkAboutWORKSHOP re Fireworks regulations JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA REQUEST
TO: Board of County Commissioners
Josh Peters, County Administrator
FROM: Jeremy Williammee, Community Development Director
Brian Tracer, Deputy Fire Marshal
DATE: March 16, 2026
SUBJECT: Fireworks Regulation Workshop
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
The Board of County Commissioners has requested that the Department of Community Development and
the Fire Marshal facilitate a workshop to discuss potential changes to the County's fireworks regulations.
ANALYSIS:
The County has held ongoing conversations regarding how fireworks should be regulated, including
consideration of a potential ban. This workshop continues that discussion and provides an opportunity to
review current regulatory authority and options available under state law.
Current Jefferson County Code restricts the use of fireworks and sky lanterns based on atmospheric
conditions and a declared high fire danger level. Any local regulations that are more restrictive than state
law require a one-year waiting period before they may take effect.
FISCAL IMPACT/COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
No fiscal action is requested at this time.
RECOMMENDATION:
Participate in discussion and provide policy direction on desired ordinance changes.
REVIEWED BY:
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Jo . Peters, County Administrator Date